Civil War & Reconstruction
What were the two sides of the Civil War?
Union and Confederates
When did most of the industrial Revolution take place?
1760-1840
What did they call the community centers in urban centers?
Settlement Homes
When did the Progressive era begin?
1896
What is a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force?
Imperialism
When did the era of Reconstruction end?
1877
Which act made it illegal for Chinese people to move to America?
Chinese Exclusion Act
Who was the "other half" in Jacob Riis book?
Poor immigrants
What did the the 16th amendment do?
Established federal taxes
What was one of the main reasons for imperialism?
(Answers may vary) Economic Competition
What was the deadliest one day battle in the civil war?
Battle of Antietam
What act limited the number of immigrants allowed entry into the United States through a national origins quota?
The Immigration Act of 1924
What is the process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in
Gentrification
How many amendments were passed during the Progressive era?
Four Amendments
Where did the US Imperialize?
Puerto Rico
Who led the Confederates during the Civil War?
Jefferson Davis
What three countries were involved in the Open Door Policy?
United States, Japan, and China
What is an outlying district of a city called?
Suburban
How long did the Progressive era last?
20 years (1896- 1916)
When did the majority of America's imperialism happen?
Late 19th century
What ended the Reconstruction era?
Compromise of 1877
What gave everyone access to Chinese trade?
Open Door Policy
Who exposed the living conditions of the poor immigrants?
Jacob Riis
Who was the president when the Progressive era began?
Grover Cleveland
What was a major reason for imperialism?