1800s Economic Policies and Politics
Learning Objective
I can evaluate how political and regional goals influenced economic policies and discussions in the 1800s in the United States.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Capitalism is a system where individuals own property and decide how to use it, while socialism relies on government officials to manage property and services.
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Capitalists prioritize individual freedom and competition, while socialists emphasize government regulation and equal access to resources.
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Both capitalists and socialists fear the power of big business, but capitalists are pro-market while socialists are pro-state.
Practice
7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain how a proponent of capitalism and a proponent of socialism would each view the role of government in regulating businesses in the United States during the 1800s.”
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