Vocab Words
Transforming a society from an agricultural economy to an economy based on manufacturing.
Industrialization
Book written highlighting the horrible conditions of the meat packing industry in Chicago.
The Jungle
He was president from 1897 - 1901. Also he presided over the Spanish American War.
William Mckinley
What is the name of the organization that regulates the food industry and other pharmaceutical companies
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What school does Adrian play tonight?
Tracy-Miloy-Balaton
Writer who uncovers and exposes corrupt governments or businesses
Muckraker
Author of "The Jungle" in 1906.
Upton Sinclair
True or False: William McKinley served in the Civil War?
True
Which president is credited with establishing the National Parks System?
Roosevelt
What is Mr. Overgaard's favorite color?
Purple
Slum town set up around meat packing factories in Chicago
Packingtowns
Who coined the term "muckrakers" to refer to journalists and news writers?
Theodore Roosevelt
What famous toy is named after Theodore Roosevelt?
Teddy Bear
This president was originally against wars of conquest, but then supported the take over of territories from Spain.
William McKinley
How many male teachers are there in Adrian Middle/High School?
9 - Remme, Nelson, Lichter, Overgaard, Harding, Ackerman, Krueger, Johnson, Bertrand
Theodore Roosevelt's reform policy aimed at preventing the wealthy and powerful from taking advantage of poor people and small businesses.
Square Deal
True or False: Roosevelt read "The Jungle" and wanted a tour of the meat packing factories.
True or False: Roosevelt was adamantly in support of big businesses and supported monopolies?
False
What state did Roosevelt buy a ranch in?
North Dakota
How many years did Mr. Overgaard go to college?
5 years
Extending a countries policy through diplomacy or force.
Imperialsim
This woman pretended to be insane to get admitted into a mental hospital to see what life was like on the inside of these places.
Nelly Bly
How old was Roosevelt when he first became president after McKinley's death
42 years old
In square acres, this country is approximately equal in size to all the land set aside for National Parks in the U.S.
Germany
How many students are on the roster for this class?
*see attendance sheet*