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Manifest Destiny
The Manifest Destiny was a belief that God was calling the settlers to move west. That they were "Called" to expand across North America, and gain as much land as possible. Helped with western settlement, but also started uprisings such as the removal of the indians. -
Immigration & the American Dream
The American Dream gave immigrants a hope. Such as a good job, as well as home ownership within the states. Eventually after the immigrants were used (Slavery as well as house servants) they became considered US Citizens. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was put into place by President Andrew Jackson. The act gave the president permission to grant unsettled lands for Indian lands within state borders. A few tribes went peacefully, but many resisted the relocation policy. -
Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer and women's rights activist who played an extremely important role in the women's suffrage movement. In 1852, the New York Women's State Temperance Society was founded after Susan B. Anthony was not allowed to speak at a temperance conference because she was a woman. -
Third Parties Politics
A third party is any party contending for votes that failed against other stronger parties. Usually a term used when not referring to Republican or Democrat. Also used by historians to describe the history of political parties in the US. -
Political Machines
Political Machines is a group of bosses commands the support of supporters and businesses, who receive rewards for their work. Sometimes the support was voting and getting others to vote. Often payed in job offers. -
Homestead Act
In 1862 congress passed the homestead act offering 160 acres of free land to any citizen who was head of the household. The owners of the land were required to improve the land by building home grow food, etc. Was a way to move the poor to the west. -
Urbanization
Within the time period, settlers were traveling west to get their own land without payment. Slowly the areas were being urbanized and filled. The government used this to their advantage to move poor people out of the cities. -
Industrialization
Industrialization is the development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale. The Industrialization Revolution started in a cotton mill in Beverly. Made cities the focus of American life. -
The Gilded Age
A novel written by Mark Twain. The novel criticizes greed and political corruption after the Civil War. It is also the only novel that twain wrote with a collaborator. -
Populism & Progressivism
1.Those who follow or support progressivism are usually politicians while those who support populism is everyone else. 2.Progressivism is an up-down movement whereas populism is down-up movement. 3.Populism is an older campaign theory than progressivism. -
Nativism
Nativism was a movement based on hostility to immigrants. It was motivated by ethnic tensions and religious favor. It is based generally around immigration but also dealing with social and economic daily life habits. -
Civil Service Reform
The Civil Service Reform is a United States federal law, put into place in 1883. It stated that jobs within the federal government should be awarded on the basis of reputation instead of their work in the political field. In affect of the law, the United States Civil Service Commission was created. It placed most employees on the reputation system and marked the end of the spoils system. -
Haymarket Riot
The riot initially started when someone threw a bomb at the police. 8 people were killed that day, and with lack of evidence 8 labor activists were convicted with connection to the bombing. Major setback for labor movements. -
Dawes Act
The Dawes act was put into place to provide for the amount of land to separate the Indians on the multiple Reservations. The separation, caused indians to be treated as individuals instead of tribal members. Also authorized the President to do all these things without question. -
William Jennings Bryan
William Bryan emerged as an important person in the Democratic Party, being chosen three times as the democrat's chosen for President of the United States. Bryan won the 1890 election for US House Rep. and served two terms. Bryan was then defeated in the 1894 election. -
Initiative & Referendum
Initiative means that people have the right to propose a new law. Referendum is a law passed by the government and can be a reference to the people for approval or veto. Later down the road after approval, the people can petition and vote to have an official removed from office. -
Klondike Gold Rush
The Klondike Gold Rush was a migration to the Klondike region of Yukon. An estimated 100,000 people did the move, due to gold being found by miners. When the information was then relayed to the major cities, it caused many people to move. Some became rich, others not so fortunate. -
Eugene v Debs
Debs is one of the founding members of the Industrial Workers of the World.Through labor movements, Debs became one of the best known socialists at the time. Ran as a socialist candidate five times. -
Upton Sinclair
Upton Sinclair is an author, who wrote over 100+ books in 7 different genres. Sinclair's book "The Jungle" exposed labor as well as sanitary conditions within the United States. Helped with Pure Food and Drug Act. -
Muckraker
A Muckraker is a person who intentionally convicts, such as criminal acts or corruption, a citizen for profit or gain. Sometimes this information is linked to higher up businessmen. President Theodore Roosevelt popularized this term in speech stating "one who inquires into and publishes scandal and allegations of corruption among political and business leaders," -
Pure Food and Drug Act
This act was put into place to prevent the manufacture, sale, or transportation of illegal or poisonous foods, drugs, medicines, and alcohol. The act was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt. Considered a consumer protection law. -
Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells was an African american journalist, newspaper editor, a feminist, as well as an early leader in the Civil Rights movement. Ida is one of the founders of the NAACP, which was founded in 1909. She was documenting Lynching and was a very persuasive speaker around the world. -
Dollar Diplomacy
Dollar Diplomacy was very popular during President William Howard Taft's term. Dollar Diplomacy was a way of to further the United States' desired outcome in Latin America and East Asia through its power by guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries, substituting Money for bullets. Taft's goal was to make it it beneficial for the US and the foreign countries. -
Andrew Carnegie
Arguably one of the richest men to every live. He founded the Carnegie Corporation of New York, which is an innovative welfare foundation. His wealth has supported the discovery of insulin and the dismantling of nuclear weapons. -
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was campaigning in Wisconsin, and had an attempted assassination on his life. He was shot while giving a speech, and continued to give the speech, by Schrank. Roosevelt was at the Gilpatrick Hotel at a dinner provided by the hotel's owner, who happened to be a supporter. -
Federal Reserve Act
The Federal Reserve Act was a legislation that helped create the current Federal Reserve System. The act was put into place to form some sort of economic stability in the US through the Central Bank. The bank controls the supply of money, insuring there is no inflation. -
Jane Addams
Known as the mother of Social Work was a pioneer American settlement activist/reformer, social worker, public philosopher, sociologist, author, and leader in women's suffrage and world peace. She founded the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom in 1919, and worked for many years to get the great powers to disarm and conclude peace agreements. -
Suffrage
The women suffrage movement was started by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The right to vote is called Suffrage, so the two women fought for woman's rights to vote within the US. In 1920 the 19th Amendment was finally passed -
Teapot Dome Scandal
The Teapot Dome Scandal was a bribery in which occurred during President Warren G Harding's term. A secretary leased Navy Petroleum reserves to private oil companies at low rates. The secretary was later convicted and became the first board member to go to jail. -
Clarence Darrow
Clarence was an American lawyer, and leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union. He defended many high profiled clients in many famous cases. Including the murder of Robert Franks. -
17th Amendment
States that the Senate of the United States shall have two Senators from each State, elected by the people. The senators will be in officer for 6 years, and each Senator shall have one vote. Adding up to 100 votes. -
18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment was passed in 1789 and revised in 1992. The Amendment states that manufacture, sale, or transportation of liquors within the United States is hereby prohibited. Repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933 -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment was passed in 1789 but was later ratified in 1992. The amendment states that right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied by the United States or by any State because of gender. Congress will also have power to enforce this amendment. -
16th Amendment
States that Congress shall have power to place and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source obtained, without blame among the several States. Ratified by Delaware, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont and Wyoming.
