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Assignment 1: Evaluating Sources for a Historical Topic Peter Barnes HIS110 Leslie Ruff October 27, 2023 1

Research Question: How can the lessons learned from the U.S. Industrial Revolution help people adjust to workplace changes in the future? Secondary Source 1: 19 Biggest Pros and Cons of Industrial Revolution. Secondary Source 2: The Pullman Strike of 1894. 1. Who wrote it? Keith Miller Robert McNamara 2. When was it written? No Date This article was updated on August 12, 2019. 3. Why was it written? To examine the advantages and disadvantages of the Industrial Revolution and how we can learn from the past to inform our future. In this article, Robert McNamara highlights the importance of the Pullman Strike that took place in 1894. 4. In your own words, explain the main idea of this source. In today's world, it's important to consider both the benefits and drawbacks of the Industrial Revolution, especially as we navigate through the current phase of the Data Revolution. Our actions, both online and offline, are constantly being monitored to provide valuable information to companies about our behavior. The article's focus is on the significant events that occurred during the Pullman Strike in 1894. These events include the nationwide impact on rail transportation, which resulted in American businesses coming to a standstill. Workers unhappiness not only about the reduction in wages but also with the management's interference in their personal lives. The federal government decision to send troops to open railroads and how the massive strike transformed Americans' perception of the relationship between workers, management, and the federal government. 5. What makes this a secondary source? Keith Mille's accounts of the industrial revolution are considered a secondary source, as he did not witness the events firsthand. This type of source often consists of Robert McNamara accounts of the Pullman strike are considered a secondary source, as he did not witness the events firsthand. This type of source often consists of 2

historical accounts written by individuals such as journalists or historians. historical accounts written by individuals such as journalists or historians. 6. Is the writer neutral, or does the writer advance a particular point of view or perspective? Explain your answer by referring to specific examples from the source. The author of this historical account presents a balanced view of the Industrial Revolution, highlighting both positive and negative effects. The author acknowledges that the process brought about many items that are now taken for granted, including affordable clothing, production tools, and leisure equipment. However, the author also recognizes that the financial benefits of the Industrial Revolution were unevenly distributed, with the working class bearing the burden of building societal wealth while the aristocracy remained in power. The author suggests that reviewing the pros and cons of the Industrial Revolution is essential as we navigate the current Data Revolution, where every action we take allows companies to develop insights into our behavior. The writer remains impartial, presenting factual information and analysis to help us improve our understanding of how to navigate the future. Robert McNamara's accounts do not advance any particular point of view or perspective but rather provide information and facts about the Pullman Strike of 1894 and its significance in American labor history. The text includes details about the events leading up to the strike, the actions taken by workers and management, and the government's response. It also highlights the strike's impact on labor issues and the use of federal troops and courts to suppress union activity. The text presents the information factually and objectively without expressing personal opinions or biases. 7. In your own words, explain which facts or details from the source will help you answer your research question. The Industrial Revolution brought many positive changes to society, including more affordable goods, increased import and export markets, time-saving inventions, improvements in medicine, and the creation of job Robert McNamara's accounts of the Pullman Strike provide insights into the labor issues and management-worker relations during the Industrial Revolution in the United States. It highlights the significance of the Pullman 3

opportunities. However, it also led to wealth inequality, overcrowding in cities, environmental pollution, poor working conditions, passivity, and changes in agriculture and politics. These informations from the source will help me answer my research question. Strike of 1894, which brought about changes in how the federal government and courts dealt with labor unrest. The article also sheds light on the paternalistic approach of company owners towards workers, which led to resentment and strikes. These insights from the source will help me answer my research question. 8. Why is this source credible? Keith Miller has over 25 years of experience as a CEO and serial entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, he has founded several multi-million dollar companies. As a writer, Keith's work has been mentioned in CIO Magazine, Workable, BizTech, and The Charlotte Observer. Robert McNamara has an impressive background in writing and journalism. He has worked as a staff member at Rolling Stone and contributed to major magazines such as New York, Esquire, Spy, and the magazine sections of the Chicago Tribune and New York Daily News. In addition, Robert served as the first nonfiction editor and history editor for Amazon.com where he wrote articles, conducted interviews, and published reviews about books and authors. He has been covering history for ThoughtCo (formerly About Education) since 2007. Robert received his education in history and journalism from New York University. Primary Source 1: Industrial Union Manifesto Primary Source 2: The Impact of the Factory on Worker Health. 1. What type of primary source is it (e.g., a written article, a diary entry, a speech, a newspaper This is a primary source document. More specifically, it is a manifesto issued by the Conference of Industrial This primary source is a written article. 4

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