This U.S. legislation aimed at Native Americans wiped out tribal ownership of property and granted 160 acres to heads of families.
What is DAWES SEVERALTY ACT?
He argued for the "Frontier Thesis" postulating that through settling new territories, Americans had benefited through stimulating individualism, nationalism, and democracy.
What is FREDERICK JACKSON TURNER?
This business practiced promoted the success of Standard Oil, whereby they bought out all their competition.
What is Horizontal Integration?
His alleged famous quote to his reporter was, "You furnish the pictures. I'll furnish the war."
William Randolph Hearst
He gave the "Cross of Gold" speech, and was the Democratic nominee for President in 1896, 1900, and 1908
Who is William Jennings Bryan?
Name two countries from which many "new" immigrants arrived in America during the second half of the 19th century
Ireland, Italy, Poland, Russia, Czechoslovakia, Greece
This colorful volunteer regiment won the Battle of San Juan Hill.
Who are the Rough Riders?
The purpose of the Pendleton Act.
What is ending the spoils system (corruption)?
The name given to the influential tycoons Leland Stanford, Collis Potter Huntington, Mark Hopkins Jr., and Charles Crocker who owned the Central Pacific Railroad, and dominated western politics and business.
Who are "The Big Four"?