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Industrialism
A social and/or economic system based off manufacturing industries. -
Tammany Hall
A New York City political organization founded in 1786 and incorporated on May 12, 1789 as the Tammany society. Helped immigrants, especially the Irish, to rise up in American politics from the 1790's to 1960's. -
Robber Barons
A deragatory term applied to wealthy and powerful 19th century American businessmen, By the late 1800's this term had moved to apply to businessmen who used exploitative practices to amass their wealth. -
Manifest Destiny
The belief of many Americans in the 19th century that the US was destined to expand across the continent. -
Woodrow WIlson
The 28th president of the US from 1913-1921. He was a leader of the Progressive Movement. -
Teddy Roosevelt
26th president of the US. Recognized for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and leadership of the Progressive Movement. Presidential term: Sep. 14,1901 to Mar. 4, 1909 -
Civil War
Fought from 1861 to 1865 between the US Union (North) and several southern slave states that declared their secession and formed the confederate US states (south). The origin issue was slavery. This resulted in the confederacy's defeat, abolishing slavery and starting Reconstruction. -
Homestead Act
Federal law giving 160 acres of land and a mule to anyone who would farm the land to improve it within 5 years of grant. -
Franz Ferdinand
Dec.18, 1863-Jun.28, 1914. He was the archduke of Austria-Este, Austro-Hungarian and Royal Prince of Hungary and Bohemia until his death, which triggered ww1. -
Sand Creek Massacre
Atrocity in the Indian Wars of the U.S. that occured on November 29, 1864 when a 700- man force of Colorado Territory militia attacked and destroyed the Cheyenne and Arapaho villages. -
Imperialism
Imperialism is defined as the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries. In America's case, its economic, military and cultural influence on other countries. -
Social Darwinism
A belief stating that the stronger or fittest should survive, Popular in the late Victorian era in England, America and elsewhere, -
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Jim Crow Laws
State and local laws in the US enacted between 1876 and 1965. Mandated racial segregation in pulic facilities in southern states of the former confederacy. These created a 'separate but equal' status for African Americans in 1890. -
Upton Sinclair
American author and one-time candidate for governor of California. Wrote close to 100 books in many genres. Died on Nov. 25, 1968 -
Progressive Era
Period of social activism and political reforem in the United States that flourished from the 1890's to the 1920's. One main goal of this era was purification of government. -
National American Women Suffrage Association
American women's rights organization formed in May 1890. Worked to help pass woman suffrage legislation at state and local level and was the primary promoter of women's rights to vote. -
Spanish-American War
Conflict in 1898 (Spain and US). Result of American Intervention in the ongoing Cuban Independence War. -
Muckrakers
Term refers to reform-minded journalists who wrote largely for popular magazines, continued tradition of investigate journalism reporting and emerged in the US after 1900. Countinued to be influential until WW1 but later came to an end. -
Allied Powers
THe name given to the alliance of countries in opposition to the Central Powers in WW1, Those were France, UK, US and Russia vs. Germany, Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria. -
Central Powers
A group of nations fighting against the Allies during ww1. They consisted of Germany, Austria, Hungary and Bulgaria. -
World War 1
A global war centered in Europe, began on July 28th, 1914 and lasted until November 11th, 1918. Split into the central powers of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria, and the Allies, US, France, UK and Russia. The system of trenches was used in the war. The Allies won the game. -
Zimmerman Note
The English translation of the cipher telegram from Arthur Zimmerman, German foreign secretary, to Heinrich von Eckardt, the German Ambassador in Mexico. Telegram was sent January 16, 1917. -
Treaty of Versailles
One of the peace treaties at the end of WW1. It ended the war between Germany and the Allied Powers. It was signed on June 28, 1919, exactly 5 years after Ferdinand's assassination. -
Prohibition
Famously known 'Prohibition Era' which prohibited alcohol in the 1920's and 30's in the US. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
A bribery incident in the US from 1922 to 1923 during the administration of president Warren G, Harding. (oil leasing) -
Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act
Passed by the US Congress in 1930. It brought the US tariff to the highest protective level yet in the history of the US. -
Isolationism
the policy or doctrine of isolating one's country from the affairs of other nations by declining to enter into alliances and economic relations. -
Militarism
The belief/desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it to defend or promote national interests. -
Nationalism
A form of patriolism, It is based on the identification of a group of individuals with a nation, It is that group's loyalty and devotion.
