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The Transcontinental Railroad shortened a 6-month journey to how many days?
What two industries in WA state benefited from World War I?
Farming and food packing.
Tacoma and Seattle
How many Chinese workers died while building the Transcontinental Railroad?
About 1,500 people died due to explosions.
When one company controls an industry, it is called __________.
monopoly
Why was moving to the Great Plains so appealing for early settlers?
Settlers were drawn to the opportunity for land ownership.
Company management often resorted to retaliation (revenge) when unions tried to unify their efforts. What is one example of this?
____________ wanted to end problems, address economic problems, and improve society.
Progressives
What was the name of the photographer who documented the working conditions of children during the Industrial Revolution?
Lewis Hine
When someone does not take sides when there is a conflict, it is called being ______.
neutral
Someone with extreme views or ideas is considered a radical. True or False?
The Transcontinental Railroad cost how much to build in modern day money?
It cost $2 billion dollars.
This group was created in the South after the Civil War. This group terrorized African Americans to prevent them from gaining any power.
Ku Klux Klan or KKK
The time period that marked the transition of products being made in small shops to large factories.
Industrial Revolution
capitalist
Workers who band together and refuse to work until their demands are met are engaging in what action?
A strike
Describe one reason that living in the Great Plains was so challenging for settlers.
Dry conditions and low moisture led to prairie fires
Tornadoes
Built houses from sod
Snake infestation
Locusts destroyed crops
Paying for things a little at a time is called using ________.
Credit
Unreasonable working hours (up to 100 hours a week, extreme start and end times)
Low pay
Dangerous conditions
By the turn of the century, there were at least 40 labor unions in the Seattle area. List at least one.
Bricklayers
Butchers
Cigar makers
News boys
Electrical Workers
Stone Cutters
Waitresses
People who take it upon themselves to punish criminals are called ________.
Vigilantes
List one practical use for buffalo hide.
Buffalo hide was used to make coats, shoes, and drive belts for factories.
Why was the 1920s called "The Roaring 20s?"
Young people enjoyed a lot more freedom than previous generations. Money was spent freely, jazz and recreation were also enjoyed. After years of sacrifice, people prioritized enjoyment and fun.
The use of water as a source of power is called _________.
Hydropower
Union