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Political Machines
This is a political org where the boss commands the workers. These workers or supporters gain rewards based on the work they do for the org. -
Indian Removal
This was a policy formed by the gov to remove indians from their homes by force. This was a policy enacted to gain full territory in the Mississippi area, especially around or on the Mississippi River. -
Third Parties Politics
This is a party that did not beat any of their rivals in party. Typically seen in the presidential election as the person running for president that doesn't represent the democratic or republican party. This is known as the third party. -
Urbanization
This is the process of large amounts of people colinizing in an area to build big cities. This was common on the Westward expansion because millions were moving out west for a better life. The massive amounts of people settled in areas where big cities are now. -
Industrialization
This can simply be described as the development of industries in the US on a massive scale. Industrialization took place a lot in this time period because new cities were being developed because of the western migration. -
Manifest Destiny
This was the process of americans moving out west. It was the belief that god wanted america to get all land from coast to coast and nothing would stop them. -
Suffrage
Suffrage is described as a movement to gain the right to vote in politics. This took place a lot in the 1900's and late 1800's. Specifically with women, they wanted the right to vote, hence why it was called the Women's Suffrage Movement. -
Immigration and the American Dream
This was when people from around the world came to America for opportunity and to fulfill their dreams. The american dream was to be successful and rich in your own way doing what you love. To live the good life in your own home with your own land. -
Nativism
This is the idea of protecting the rights of those people who are native born to the country and not to those who are immigrants. Immigrants like Irish or Germans were seen as a threat to the American people. -
Homestead Act
This was the act the encouraged western migration by propaganda. People were offered 160 acres of land to move west. After finding land, they had to pay a small fee and stay there for five years to prove that they can improve and prosper. After time was up, if they succeeded, they had ownership of the land. -
The Gilded Age
The Gilded age was the time period in the late 19th century. This time period can be described as very greedy. Robber Barons were very popular in this time period. -
Civil Service Reform
This is a law passed by the federal government to end the spoil system. This started the merit system for members of the federal gov rather than reward on political affiliation. -
Haymarket Riot
This was a massive riot that took place in Chicago. This riot was caused because workers and laborers were unhappy with the amount of hours they were working. People needed more money, so they demanded to have at least 8 working hours. -
Dawes Act
Established allotments of land for the indians. Made it so that land was owned by a family or an individual, not by tribes. It also stated that Indians who choose to own that land must become U.S citizens or they must leave the U.S -
Populism and Progressivism
These are contrasts to the same point: power. Populism is the movement involved by masses. Progressivism was a group of very rich, powerful people. -
Susan B. Anthony
She was a social reformer and women's activist in the 1900's. She played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement and lead the National American Woman Suffrage Movement. She spent her entire life fighting for more women rights. -
Ida B. Wells
She was an american journalist that fought for women rights and acted early in the Civil Rights Movement. She lead an anti-lynching crusade in the 1890's. She established the Anti-Lynching society. -
Klondike Gold Rush
The Klondike Gold rush was the migration and immigration of thousands of people. These people all traveled to Yukon, Canada, specifically Dawson City to mine gold. -
William Jennings Bryan
American orator and politician from Nebraska. Was a major figure in the democratic party, running for president three times. Known for his Cross of Gold Speech. -
Initiative & Referendum
These are two of the three steps in the process to appeal legislative acts. These can be used to remove an elected official from office, controlled by the people. This is commonly done by petition from local people. -
Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie was a scottish industrialist that was a major figurehead in the steel industry. After his years in the steel industry, he sold the business and began helping others. He became a philanthropist and donated over $5 million to the public library. -
Theodore Roosevelt
He was the youngest president in US history. He replaced Abraham Lincoln. He served two terms and wanted to broaden the use of executive power. -
Eugene v Debbs
He was a pioneer labor organizer and american union leader. One of the founding members of the Industrial Workers of the World. He was also a candidate of the socialist party in the presidency. -
Muckraker
This was the name given to American writers in this time period. They were commonly described as any writer who wrote before the world war with reform literature style. Sometimes they were seen as the people who publish misdeeds of America like Upton Sinclair with "The Jungle". -
Upton Sinclair
Was an american writer who wrote over 100 books in several genres. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Wrote a very popular and significant book called "The Jungle". -
Pure Food & Drug Act
This was an act that stated that dangerous and unhealthy foods may not be sold at any time. This gave the federal Gov more power because they controlled the regulation of the foods that are sold. It was the first time that food was ever regulated in the U.S -
Dollar Diplomacy
A time where America wanted to further its aims in other countries. This would be done through economic power by guaranteeing loans to other countries. -
16th Amendment
The point of this amendment was to allow income taxes. The government needed income taxes to pay for things like the military. -
17th Amendment
This was an amendment stating how the senates would be elected to congress. It also said that each state shall only have two senate members. These senate would be elected by the people and serve for 6 years. -
Federal Reserve Act
This act created the current Federal Reserve system. This act established economic stability in the US. This was accomplished by making a national, Central Bank. -
Jane Addams
Jane Addams was the president of the Women's International League For Peace and Freedom. She was also the second woman to receive the nobel peace prize. She worked to end the use of children for labor in factories. -
18th Amendment
This was an amendment against alcohol. This amendment made it illegal to make, sell, or drink alcohol in any way. This was because of the abolition movement. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
This was a bribe that took place in the Wyoming area. President Harding granted Sinclair rights to an oil reserve in Teapot Dome, Wyoming that did not belong to him. The oil company lost over $200,000 and all earned was ruled illegal money and Harding was sent to prison. -
19th amendment
This amendment gave women the right to vote in the US. This amendment was made as a result of the women's Suffrage movement. -
Clarence Darrow
He served as a lawyer and was the leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union. He was most known for being in the defense counsel and serving in many dramatic cases involving rights and war.
