Urbanization Lesson Plan Bundle | 2 US History Lessons | Cities, Immigration, Urban Political Machines | Gilded Age

This US History Bundle contains 2 Urbanization Lesson Plans and explores critical topics from the Gilded Age and Second Industrial Revolution, offering ready-to-use, content-rich lessons that examine the causes and effects of Gilded Age urbanization, including the rise of massive cities, immigration, nativism, and the development of urban political machines.

Designed for a 45–50-minute class period, these lessons can be extended or shortened as needed. Perfect for teachers of all experience levels, these lessons provide a comprehensive and engaging overview of transformative periods in U.S. history. Ideal for traditional classrooms, substitute teachers, or virtual learning environments.

Lessons Included in this Bundle:

1. Gilded Age Urbanization & Immigration (29 slides, 4 pages)
   -This lesson delves into the effects of urbanization and immigration during the Gilded Age in the United States. Students will explore how and why cities grew rapidly, and the challenges faced by immigrants in American cities, including nativism and the Chinese Exclusion Act.
2. Gilded Age Political Machines (25 slides, 4 pages)

• This lesson focuses on urban political machines, including an in-depth look at New York City’s Tammany Hall political machine led by “Boss” William Tweed. Students will learn about the corruption within political machines, their impact on the citizens of cities, the role of political bosses, and the eventual downfall of Tammany Hall.

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Each Lesson Includes:

• PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use slides with engaging visuals and key points for discussion.
• Student Guided Notes: Fill-in-the-blank style notes to encourage active student participation.
• Teacher Guided Notes: Completed answer keys for seamless lesson delivery.
• Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version): 6-question quiz for assessment, review, or exit slip.
• Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version): Answer key included for quick grading.

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Slides/Pages: 62 total (54 slides, 8 pages)

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Huge savings: Buy purchasing this 9-lesson bundle, you save over 20% compared to buying each lesson individually.
• Extremely content-rich: Offers in-depth coverage of many major events and topics spanning multiple days of instruction.
• Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
• Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
• Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.

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Copyright/Usage Statement:
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