Industrialization in Literature

In this worksheet, students read three primary source excerpts from Jacob Riis, Andrew Carnegie, and Ida Tarbell. They then answer text-dependent questions that require close reading, interpretation, and the use of evidence. Learners analyze living conditions, philanthropic ideas, and criticisms of monopolistic practices, gaining insight into how different authors portrayed Industrialization and the Gilded Age. The final writing task asks students to evaluate which author had the greatest influence on changing society, reinforcing historical interpretation skills. This worksheet develops proficiency in reading historical documents and forming evidence-based conclusions.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Primary Source Analysis

English Language Arts – Text Evidence and Close Reading

Social Studies – Industrialization and Social Reform

English Language Arts – Evaluative and Analytical Writing

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