Unit VII: "What, Then, Is This American?" 1865-1900

Content to be Covered:

1. Segregation changes the South after the Civil War.

2. Western expansion affected both settlers and Indians.

3. The Transcontinental Railroad changed America.

4. Cities grew through the effects of changes in transportation, industry, and immigration.

Teacher's Rationale:

The focus of this unit is on the immediate changes in America following the Civil War. Students will examine how our nation changed as an outcome of the war as well as how technology and transportation helped us grow.

Literature appropriate for this age has been utilized often to enhance the learner's experience and spark new interest in history. There are many appropriate books for this time period. Suggestions for a classroom library are included with many of the lessons.

Table of Contents:

Lesson 1:	How Did the Transcontinental Railroad Affect the Settlers?
Lesson 2:	How Did the Transcontinental Railroad Affect the Indians?
Lesson 3:	How Did the Cattle Industry Influence Life in the West?
Lesson 4:	Great Inventors
Lesson 5:	Immigrants Come to America