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Industrialization
it began in the late 1700s in Britain. Manufacturing would be in homes with hand tools and basic machinery. This marked a shift in powered special purpose machinery, and factories for mass productions. -
Urbanization
industrialization lead to urbanization and by creating economic growth and new job opportunities drew people to the cities. it usually starts with multiple factors being built, which then calls for a high demand for factory workers. -
Indian Removal
It led to the removal of the Native Americans and their land. which meant the government had the power to relocate any native american that was west of the Mississippi River. It forced a lot of the native americans to go to what is know called Oklahoma. -
Manifest Destiny
This term originated in the 1840s. it expresses that God wanted them to move to the west. And that the west was gonna bring new things, like money, new life, ect. -
Nativism
It was created when a large number of immigrants came from many different cultures during the 19th century. which then started the anti-immigration movements. They got there name from the Native American Parties. -
Suffrage
The women rights movement was made to help woman rights. Woman suffrage lasted about 70 years. It involved tens and thousands of woman and men. -
Homestead Act
This act was one of the most significant events in the westward expansion of the United States. By granting 160 acres of free land to any applicant, it allowed nearly any man or woman a "fair chance." -
The Gilded Age
It was meant to be said that the surface was glittery, but corrupt underneath. There was a lot of political corruption, and corporate financial misdealing. Also many wealthy people lived very fancy lives. -
Andrew Carnegie
He was an american industrialist and philanthropist. He was one of the first captains of industry. Carnegie was leader of the steel industry from 1873-1901. -
Jane Addams
She was an advocate for women, immigrants, the poor, and peace. Author of many books and articles. Her most famous/known book is Twenty Years at Hull House. -
Civil Service Reform
Is a U.S law that was enacted in 1883. which then established that position in the federal would be awarded to the employees based on their ability to perform the job than on their political connections. -
Haymarket Riot
Turned into a riot after someone threw a bomb at police. At least eight people died as a result of the violence that day. Despite a lack of evidence against them, eight radical labor activists were convicted in connection with the bombing. -
Dawes Act
Authorized the President of the United States to survey American Indian tribal land and divide it into allotments for individual Indians. Our president would send out people to the land that the indians were on and if it was "good" then they would kick the indians off but if it was "bad" then the indians could stay. -
Ida B. Wells
She led an anti-lynching crusade in the U.S in 1890s. She went on and founded/become an integral part in groups striving for African-American justice. -
Populism & Progressivism
They were both based on how people were unsatisfied with how the government and its inability to deal effectively with the problems of the day. Then they began to propose a comprehensive plan of political reforms that included, women’s suffrage, secret ballots, ect. -
Political Machines
Is a political organization in which an authoritative boss/small group, commands the support of a party and businesses. this has help improve city governments to centralize authority. -
Susan B. Anthony
She played a big role for the women suffrage movement in the U.S. She also was president National American Woman Suffrage Association(1892-1900) Her work helped form the 19th Amendment.(1920) which gave woman the right to vote. -
Third Party Politics
this is important to our major political parties because it forces to address new issues. This can also have a great impact on the voting system. -
Eugene V. Debbs
He was an american union leader. Debbs organized the American Railway Union in 1894. This waged a strike against the Pullman Company. -
William Jennings Bryan
He was an American politician. He became a dominant force in the Democratic Party, and starred in the 1896, Democratic Convention with his Cross of Gold speech. -
Klondike Gold Rush
In the summer of 97' Americans sought gold and had gold fever. This captured the American male’s search for manly adventure, rugged individualism, and money as the Klondike gold rush. -
Theodore Roosevelt
He became the 26th president. He was known as the great "trust buster" because of his efforts to break up the struggle between management and labor; and his efforts to break up industrial combinations. -
Muckraker
The term came from John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress; which a rake was used to dig up filth and muck. It was used for journalist. The term eventually caught on and a lot of journalist were proud to be called this. -
Initiative & Referendum
The legislature refers a piece of legislation to the people to either approve or reject it by vote. Typically new constitutions must be submitted to the people for approval before they are considered ratified. -
Upton Sinclair
He wrote a book in 1906 called, The jungle. It exposed the terrible conditions of the meatpacking industry. It showed what happened when the government didn't step in. It broth light to the awful conditions seen at the meatpacking facility. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
For preventing the manufacture, sale, or transportation of adulterated or misbranded or poisonous or deleterious foods, drugs, medicines, and liquors, ect. -
Dollar Diplomacy
Was a form of American foreign policy to further its action in Latin America and East Asia. They did this by the use of its economic power, and by guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries. This also help the U.S economic power and commercial interest. -
17th Amendment
This was part of a wave of progressive constitutional reforms that was thought to make the Constitution, and our nation, more democratic. this allowed Americans to be able to vote directly for their senators; which then helped strengthen the relationship between the federal government and the citizens. -
Federal Reserve Act
It was made to help the nation provide safer, more stable economic stability. This would help regulate and supervise bank operations. It would also help maintain effective payment systems. -
16th Amendment
this amendment allows the government to collect income taxes. the income taxes allows our government to keep a federal army. which also helps build bridges/roads, enforce laws, ect. It was passed by congress July 2, 1909 and ratified February 3, 1913. -
18th Amendment
This Amendment did not prohibit the drinking of alcohol, but the sale and manufacture and transportation. the beverages containing alcohol could only contain .5% of alcohol. It was ratified January 1, 1919 but did not go into effect until the following January. -
19th Amendment
This Amendment was ratified August 18, 1920. granted women the right to vote and you could not be denied the right to vote based on sex. It happened after a long struggle with the women suffrage movement. -
Tea Pot Dome Scandal
This was an oil reserve that began during the running of President Harding. With government corruption and scandals arising out of the running of President Warren G. Harding. Since then it has been used to symbolize the power told companies have and the power of politics. -
Clarence Darrow
He is remembered in the public memory as Spencer Tracy. A man who played a lawyer based on Darrow in the 1960 movie, Inherit the Wind. The film was based on Darrow’s 1925 law case of a Tennessee educator breaking the state law. Which caused the banning of teaching evolution in public schools. Darrow then lost the State of Tennessee v. Scopes, or the “monkey trial,” as it was known. -
Immigration & the American Dream
There is many different meanings of the American Dream. U.S.-born citizens usually relate the American Dream with wealth, financial security, family, freedom, ect. However immigrants in the U.S would be more likely define the American Dream as a good job, the pursuit of opportunity, some cases safety from war or persecution, and owning a home.
