Who was the Union commander who burned a path of destruction to Georgia?
General Sherman
100
Who used a steam powered drill, to drill for oil and helped make removing oil from the earth more practical?
Who is Edwin L. Drake
100
What is the main immigrant processing station in New York City?
What is Ellis Island
100
During the Spanish- American War, the __________ were a prominent U.S. regiment of volunteer cavalry?
Who are the Rough Riders
200
What events helped to build a diverse society / population in California?
What is Gold Rush
200
What was the objective/ stated aim/ goal of the Emancipation Proclamation?
To decrease the support for the confederacy by the slaves.
Freed slaves behind confederate lines only
200
Who was Thomas Alva Edison?
An inventor, he established the first research laboratory in Menlo Park, NJ. He perfected the incandescent light bulb and invented system for producing and delivering electrical power.
200
What is the disaster that killed 146 female workers?
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in NYC March 25th, 1911. Workers tried to get out but doors were locked and windows were nailed shut.
200
The United States made which group of people citizens in 1917?
Who are Puerto Rican Citizens
300
What was the main appeal for American settlers in regards to moving to Texas while under Mexico rule?
Cheap Land
300
Who was a union nurse who cared for the sick on the front lines?
Who is Clara Barton
300
What is Pullman, III? Why is it a different kind of town?
Pullman, III, is a factory town that provided housing for all Pullman employees, it is also provided for all basic needs, including doctor offices, shops, and athletic fields.
300
Who were the Stalwarts?
Republicans that supported the Patronage System
300
Who were the women and men who were actively involved in securing the right to vote for women?
Who are
-Carrie Chapman Catt
-Susan B. Anthony
-Elizabeth Cady Stanton
400
What does “Fifty Four Forty or Fight” refer to?
This slogan refers to the northern latitude of the Oregon territory that is disputed with Great Britain. Americans wanted complete control of the Oregon Territory not shared ownership with Great Britain.
400
This amendment states that neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, expect as a punishment for crime. where of the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States?
The Thirteenth Amendment
400
Who were the exodusters?
Exodusters were African Americans who moved from the Post Reconstruction south in to the western areas particularly Kansas trying to take advantage of the governments offers for free land.
400
What three developments helped cities in the late 19th century expand?
What are
-Skyscrapers
-Electric transit
-Bridges
400
What is a period of time characterized by various reform movements that focus on social, moral and economic reforms?
Progressivism
500
What did the bill include?
This bill included pieces to please both the northern (anti-slavery) groups and the southern (pro-slavery) groups.
Sale of slaves is forbidden in the District of Columbia, however, slavery itself would continue.
A new stricter Fugitive Slave Act is passed and requires people in free states to help capture and return escaped slaves.
500
In which area did the south have an advantage over the north in the Civil war?
What is the
-Cotton (cash crop)
-Good Generals
-Strong military tradition
-Highly motivated soldiers
500
What were the things that intensified the debts that Plains farmers had during the late 1800s?
increased farm mortgages, decreased money supply, decreased price for farm products, increased prices for shipping and storage by the railroad companies, increased debts from borrowing for land and supplies
500
Who is the owner if the New York Morning Journal and San Francisco Examiner?
Who is William Randolph Hearst
500
What is the Foraker Act? What was its purpose?
Foraker Act was passed by Congress in 1900 it ends military rule in Puerto Rico and establishes a civilian government, it gave the President of the United States power to appoint Puerto Rico’s governor and members of its upper house of legislature, Puerto Ricans could elect the lower house.