Vocab 1
the idea that the United States was destined to expand throughout North America and beyond
Manifest Destiny
How does the Constitution keep each branch of government from gaining too much power?
Checks and Balances
the belief that your country is the best country
Nationalism
Land auctioned out on a first come first serve basis.
Landrush
An economic system where the government does not interfere.
Laissez Faire
declared that the United States had an interest in the Western Hemisphere and that European powers must not interfere
Monroe Doctrine
represented the wealthy elites. Supported ratifying the constitution. Wanted a strong federal government.
Federalist
the belief that one culture is more enlightened, advanced, civilized, or intelligent than another
Cultural Superiority
What policy did the US government follow in regards to Native Americans in an effort to resolve conflicts with settlers moving west in the 1870s?
Relocation to Reservations or forced Assimilation to American culture
when a business has total control over a market of the economy, including prices
Monopolies
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
Imperialism
represented common people. Did not support the constitution. Wanted the addition of a Bill of Rights. Believed in strong state governments.
Anti - Federalist
solving problems through negotiation rather than war
Diplomacy
Provided 160 acres of land to anyone willing to live on it for 5 years and improve it.
Homestead Act
How did industrialization affect agriculture in the United States?
Industrialization led to new farming technologies (mechanized farming). This meant less labor was needed in agriculture.
Adding a new territory to a country
Annexation
How does the Constitution create separation of powers?
Checks and Balances
a sensational style of writing, which exaggerated the news to lure and enrage readers
Yellow Journalism
Tracts of land given to Native Americans by the American government to force their relocation.
Reservations
What effect did monopolies have on consumers?
High prices low quality products
a United States Navy Battleship that exploded due to unknown reasons and led the US to declare war on Spain
USS Maine
What compromise was made between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists which allowed for the ratification of the US Constitution?
Add a Bill of Rights
the United States should practice peaceful negotiation but have enough strength to protect itself if something were to go wrong
Big Stick Diplomacy
Explain why Americans moved westward during the 1800s. What opportunities/ideas justified this movement and how did it impact Native Americans?
Access to land (Given away by gov in Homestead Act, Land Rushes)
-Chance to start over
-Economic opportunities (jobs - ranching, mining, farming, etc)
- Manifest Destiny justified expansion (believed americans were destined to move west
Native Americans lost their land/culture and were pushed to reservations or were expected to assimilate to American culture (residential schools)
Describe the life of an immigrant living in a city in the late 19th/early 20th century. Explain in detail living AND working conditions.
Living conditions
Urbanization leads to crowded cities
Tenement Buildings
Many people live in small, cheaply made apartment
dirty/unsanitary
dangerous/fire hazard
Can get evicted for any reason
Crime
Poverty/ Homelessness
Work Conditions
Long hours
Low pay
Dangerous Conditions
Workers seen as replaceable
Child Labor
Unequal pay