Urbanization

We have been reviewing the pattern of Urbanization in the United States for the past few weeks. As we approach its end I would like for you to review our discussion of how life would be different in an urbanized area. Also, what do you think would be the result of a small town like Ironton suddenly becoming a major metropolitan center?
Most of this urbanization, of course, is due to the industrial revolution. As factories and industry could employ more people, urban centers could develop. This idea is important in understanding why cities like New York City can accommodate populations of 10 million plus.

Civil Rights

The past couple of weeks we have been discussing Civil Rights. We have looked at the Civil Rights Movement and its results today. We are almost finished with this lesson and as we approach its conclusion I would like for each of you to look at your own relationships with others in this school and imagine what life would be like if the Civil Rights Movement had never occurred.
We also spent time this week talking about the Civil Rights act of 1964. This created things like the EEOC and established equal voting rights for all citizens. How have we benefited from this act today? It is still important and we still enjoy the things it gave us.