As the industrial revolution developed in the United States, traditional patterns of work were disrupted and replaced by more ridged, structured, factory-based workplaces. The notion of artisan republicanism, in which craftsmen could aspire to the status of a master within their given field, was threatened. American workers resisted these changes. In what ways did Americans seek to maintain their older traditions of work or improve the conditions of their new jobs, and how successful were they?
Write a paper that addresses the question posed above. In your response, be sure to base your claims on materials read in the assigned readings and videos from week 9 (you do not need to find additional sources for this assignment).
Your paper should follow standard grammar, punctuation, and citation methods (APA, MLA, or Chicago). See the Source Citation Guides for Paper Assignments .
The first draft of the paper is due on Canvas at 11:59 pm on Monday, April 11. Then, you must complete a peer review of another student’s paper by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, April 12. Once you have received peer comments, you have until Wednesday, April 13, to submit a revised second draft. Prof. Brucher or your writing instructor will read and comment on your second draft and hold a one-on-one conference with you at an appointed time during Week 13.
The first draft and peer review are worth 25 points and must be completed before turning a second draft.
The final draft must be turned in on Canvas by Monday, May 2.
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