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Industrialization
The industrialization was a time in America where the machines supported the production of goods. It was a period of time were Europe and America became industrial and urban. Industrialization powered machines and factories so no more companies were at home with hand tools or basic machines. -
Third Parties Politics
This is any party that has failed votes to outpoll either of the two strongest rivals. The third parties politics forces to address any issues that haven't previously addressed very much. They can also take away votes from one of the major political party candidates. -
Indian Removal Act
This act was to get rid of every Indian, if it was necessary to remove them by force they would. President Andrew Jackson was the one that came up with this act. He threaten the Indians to attack them if they didn't follow what he said. -
Nativism
The nativism started after the Louisiana Purchase. This created hate towards the foreign people, they were considered "aliens" if they weren't born in the U.S. The Glided age rised the nativism in America. -
Manifest Destiny
The Manifest destiny lasted July and August. This was a belief that many Americans duty was to expand into the West in the name of God, nature, civilization, and progress. -
Suffrage
The Woman's suffrage was the right for woman to vote in elections. International groups were organized to gain voting rights for woman. The suffrage was also to have equal civil rights for woman, because they were not being treated the same as the male. -
Susan B. Anthony
She was very passionate about nature. Susan was a teacher for 15 years and later became part of the Woman's rights movement. Also dedicated the rest of her life to Woman Suffrage. -
Homestead Act
This act enacted that every citizen or intended citizen could claim 160 acre of government land. The people that claimed that land were responsible for making it better by dwelling and cultivating the land. -
Eugene V. Debbs
He established the American Railway Union. He was part of the Terre Haut of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firearm. Many Terre Haut's workers supported him to get higher and supported every decision he made. -
Civil Service Reform
The american political system was taking to much power. This reform was done to stop the spoil political system. There was a civil service act passed later due to the spoil political system. -
Ida B. Wells
She led the anit-lynching crusade during the 1890's. She rode a train and paid for the first class train ticket, but later was asked to move to the African American section and she refused to. Wells was also a teacher in one of the segregated public schools in Memphis. -
Haymarket Riot
This was a bombing that occurred near Chicago's Haymarket square. This was an organized movement in America, people were fighting for their rights like the 8 hour workday. The people involved in this riot were seen as martyrs. -
Dawes Act
The Dawes act was a breakup of Indians as individuals instead of tribes. Every Indian that accepted the law would be distribute 160 acres or 360 acres of good land. This act was said to be so Indians could integrate with white society but it was really to create federally dependent Indians. -
Andrew Carnegie
He was one of the captains of the industry during the 19th century. He helped many poor young man turn into the richest man. He later sold his steel business, and gave his fortune away for education and scientific institutions. -
William Jennings Bryan
He was part of the Democratic convection. He made a Cross of Gold speech in favor of free silver. Bryan believed the government should protect the individuals and the democratic process from monopolistic corporations. -
Klondike Gold Rush
This was a time were gold was discovered in north-western Canada. Many people went out to look for gold, which many were successful and became rich and other were not so and didn't get any profit from it. Some miners just bought and claimed and later hired others to look for the gold. -
Initiative and Referendum
The initiative and referendum were powers given to the voters to propose of repeal legislation or to remove an elected official from office. This allows many U.S. citizens to place new legislation on a popular ballot. To do any of this the citizens must apply and get a serial number from the town clerk. -
Populism and Progressivism
Progressivism wanted the government to improve the society. Farmers and laborers found the people's party. These people wanted to be able to say more to the government. -
Glided Age
This was a time of rapid economic growth and social conflict. This left many people become really rich making fortunes but also it left many people still struggling for survival. -
Muckraker
Theodore Roosevelt came up with this term during one of his speeches. With this he tried to compare the investigative reporters to the narrow-minded figure in John Bunyan 17th century religious fable. Muckraker were journalist who attacked established institutions and leaders. -
Theodore Roosevelt
He was the 26th president in the United States. He wanted to establish a lot of national parks. He also came up with the Pure Food and Drug Act. -
Upton Sinclair
He was part of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act. In his book The Jungle he exposed many things about the U.S. meat packing industry. Many of his writing are considered historical work. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
This act was signed by the president Theodore Roosevelt. The propose of this act was to protect the people from adulteration from food. It also helped the people to become addicted to drugs. Now every item had to go through a scientific inspection. -
Dollar Diplomacy
Was inspired by President William Howard Taft and Secretary of State Philander C. Knox. The goal of this diplomacy was to create stability that would best promote American commercial interest. Also, it would help to further the U.S. interests overseas. -
16th Amendment
This amendment allows the federal government to collect taxes from all Americans. The income tax allows the federal government to keep an army and build roads and bridges, enforce laws and import other duties. -
17th Amendment
This amendment states that each state should have to senators. It's important to have an equal amount of senators to work in the law making. -
Clarence Darrow
He attended law school and after 5 years he was making a lot of money representing the powerful railroad. Darrow almost lost his job for defending to union officials accused of murder. -
Federal Reserve Act
This act was an establishment to create a federal reserve system. This act was signed by president Woodrow Wilson. This act stated that there should be at least 8 but no more than 12 Federal Reserve banks. -
18th Amendment
This amendment established the prohibition of alcohol beverages in the United States. After this amendment was passed there was a significant reduction of alcohol. It was illegal to transport and sell alcohol. -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment was about the woman suffrage in other words the right for American woman to vote. The U.S. saw that the woman were not getting the same rights as the men. Later in 1948 the woman launched on national level to demand vote to be part of the women's rights movement. -
Political Machines
This political machine was made to help a city organize rapid urbanization. An authoritative boos or small group supports corps of supporters and businesses. These machines were mostly used in larger cities and were managed by "bosses". -
Tea Pot Dome Scandal
Government oil was exchanged to oil companies for financial compensation. The U.S. navy would convert the coal to fuel oil in order to ensure that the navy would always have fuel. -
Jane Addams
Jane Addams was an American social worker and a internationalist. She was the first American woman to win a peace prize. The U.S. government recognized Addams for her efforts in wanting to create peace. -
Immigration and the American Dream
Immigrants wanted to become better people in a new state. They wanted better jobs and home ownership, and pursuit of opportunity. This immigrants want their family to grow with better opportunities, instead of them suffering to be alive. -
Urbanization
This term means a shift from rural to urban areas. People move to these urban areas for better opportunities. It helps them develop new things in a new place.
