Assessment 3: In Your Own Words
Write an essay analyzing the role wood played in the American Industrial Revolution.
Fueling the Fires
Use the notes below to help you write a cohesive essay.
Paragraph 1: Take a stance.
Did wood play a significant role in the American Industrial Revolution? Why or why not?
Body: Provide evidence to support your argument.
Use each of the categories listed below to support your stance taken in Paragraph 1.
- Railroads and crossties
- Steamboats
- Technology
- U.S. population
- Supply and demand
Last Paragraph: Conclusion.
Restate your stance. Summarize your proof. State the long-term consequences of your argument on society.