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Industrialization
The process by which the economy is transformed by agricultural in the process of manufacturing goods. Usually by upgrading to a new power source and the use of machinery. This is what advances technology in society. -
Urbanization
Urbanization is the population shift from rural areas to urban areas. An Increase in people living in cities. Mostly due to opportunities for jobs or wealth. -
Populism
The idea that the government can be used to better society. Populism arose in the late 19th century. Populism came during the 20th century -
Progressivism
political and social-reform movement that brought major changes to American politics and government during the first two decades of the 20th century. Progressive reformers made the first comprehensive effort within the American context to address the problems that arose with the emergence of a modern urban and industrial society. -
Bessemer Process
The process of making steel. This invoved the molting of the iron and the cooling process. This method has been used in factories and seen being used by blacksmiths. -
Susan B. Anthony
Susan B Anthony was a Women’s Rights Activist. She was born into family who influenced Social equality. She petitioned against slavery at 17. She lead the Women’s right movement of Women’s suffrage. -
Monroe Doctrine
Issued by President James Monroe. The Monroe Doctrine issued warning to any country looking to harm the U.S. The Doctrine issued the basic structure of any foreign policy. -
Nativism
The policy of protecting the interests of native inhabitants. This was made for the incoming immigrants from Germany and Ireland. However it ended up dying out by 1847. -
Indian Removal
Passed by Andrew Jackson, the Indian removal at was a law required native american tribes to give up their traditional culture and convert to american civilization. This outlawed Indians to perform dances, practice their religion, and speak their language. -
Robber Barons (Captains of industry)
Industrialists who benefitted from society. The List of these people included John D Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford. People who gained wealth during the industrial revolution. -
Manifest Destiny
The expansion of colonies migrating to the west. The belief that God almighty wanted the U.S to expand to the west. This lead to a lot of travelers and settlers migrating and conflicts with Native Americans. -
Clarence Darrow
A lawyer and a member of the ACLU. In 1912 he took a case to defend two union troops accused of murder in the explosion of the Los Angeles building. During the case he was caught bribing the jury which led to a major downfall of his law career. -
William Jennings Bryan
William Jennings was an American public speaker and politician. He actually ran for us president three times as a Democrat. He ran in the 1896 presidential election. He also served as President Woodrow Wilson's secretary of state. -
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
A federal bill signed by President Chester A. Arthur. It prohibited any immigrants from Asian descendant to come and migrate to the U.S. No Chinese Immigrant could settle and live in the U.S. -
Homestead Act
Signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862, this act gave a boost in western migration. This allowed settlers having provided 160 acres of land. After six months of residency, this allowed them pay 1.25 an acre if they decide to keep the land. -
Ida B. Wells
Ida B Wells was an African American journalist and newspaper editor. She was an activist for the civil rights movement and was one of the founders of the NAACP. She made her causes were not unheard. She would take her campaigns to the white house. -
Muckraker
"Muckrakers" a name given to writers and journalists who exposed political corruption. Muckrakers made sure that whatever issue they were talking about, the news was spread using news articles and books. One of these Muckrakers was Upton Sinclair, who wrote a book called "The Jungle" which exposed abuses to workers in the meat packing industry. Also "The Bitter cry of the Children" by John Spargo was a book written to show hardships by child laborers. -
Andrew Carnegie
Was an Industrialist. Was known for the expansion of the American steel industry in the 19th century. Also was one of the richest people ever. -
The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age was a time of serous social problems being hid. Gilded means to coat with a layer of gold. People and corporations were corrupt, but was glittering with a cover hiding the evil underneath.
