Life in 1890 Answer Key

Students choose a historical role-immigrant, factory worker, or industrial tycoon-and write a reflection explaining what daily life might have been like during the Industrialization and Gilded Age. They answer four guided prompts using complete sentences and historical evidence. This activity encourages students to analyze social conditions, challenges, and opportunities experienced by different groups. The final statement requires learners to form an opinion based on their reflection, reinforcing perspective-taking and critical evaluation. The worksheet helps students connect human experiences to broader historical forces.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Social Conditions During Industrialization

Social Studies – Historical Perspective-Taking

English Language Arts – Reflective and Evidence-Based Writing

Social Studies – Understanding Immigrant and Labor Experiences

This worksheet is part of our Industrialization and the Gilded Age Worksheets collection.