02.01 Regions Chart and Written Response
The Second Industrial Revolution affected the regions of the United States differently. Use this
chart to compare the effects of the revolution on the North, South, West, and Midwest. In the
chart, you will identify the political, social, economic, population, and transportation changes
that the revolution brought to each region. Use the chart to help you complete a two-paragraph
written response for Part 2.
Part 1 – Complete the following chart using information from the lesson. Print the
chart.
Regions Chart
Category North South West Midwest
Political
Social
Economic or Type of
Economy
Population Change
Transportation
Regions Chart
Category North South West Midwest
Part 2 – Write a well-developed paragraph for each of the following prompts. Be sure to
include social, political, and economic factors in your response and fully address all parts
of each prompt.
1. Explain how the Second Industrial Revolution affected the North, South, West, and Midwest. Point out changes in the regions’ politics, society, economy, population, or
transportation.
2. Explain which region you would have preferred to live in during this period and the reasons for your choice.