Economy
Who saved America during the Panic of 1893? How?
JP Morgan / buying the companies that were about to collapse
What is a political machine?
informal political group that supports individuals getting elected based on public interests but actually for personal gain
Who was the Queen of Hawaii? What happened to her? Why?
Queen Liliuokalani, overthrown and house arrest, US gov wanted to get sugar without tax
What did Montegomery Ward and Sears become known for?
Mailing catalogs with latest trends, making products available/cheaper for more people, one stop shop
What is the populist movement?
the last major reform movement driven by farmers - political party for farmers
What caused the Spanish American War? Who won?
the USS Maine exploded in Havana the news claimed it was Spain's fault led to Spanish American War - US wins
What is a monoply?
Single company is the only one making something, no competition in industry
Which SCOTUS case helped set a max on grain storage rates?
Munn vs Illinois
Why did Russia sell Alaska?
Difficult to protect from other countries like Britain if war started
What is a cartel?
Multiple companies benefiting each other with a monopoly on their industry
Who is Samuel Gompers?
leader of American Federation of Labor in 1886 successful!
What power did the US have in the Platt Amendment?
gave the US power in Cuba to intervene with military to protect their economic interest/establish Guantanamo Bay (navy base)