Gilded Age
What was the first piece of legislation passed that attempted to restrict the power of the uber-wealthy?
The Sherman Antitrust Act
Many Americans could relate to the Cubans desire for freedom. What famous event in US History did they compare it too?
The American Revolution
Who said, "You all can go to hell; I will go to Texas!"
Davy Crockett
In what year was the Sherman Antitrust Act passed by Congress?
1890
John D. Rockefeller was the founder of what company?
Standard Oil
Which US President was known for his tough stance against monopolies?
Teddy Roosevelt
What explosive event was the cause of the Spanish-American War?
The sinking of the USS Maine
What Mexican General was responsible for the execution and burning of hundreds of Texans?
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
In 1819, US diplomats convinced Spain to cede what current US State?
Florida
Teddy Roosevelt grew to national acclaim after his exploits in the Spanish-American War with his group of volunteer soldiers known as the ______?
The Rough Riders
What world renowned university was founded by John D. Rockefeller?
The University of Chicago
What was the primary crop that US businesses were heavily invested in, in Cuba?
Sugar
In what year was Texas admitted to the Union as a slave state?
1845
What legislation ended European Colonization in the Americas forever?
The Monroe Doctrine
Andrew Carnegie helped build more that 2,500 free public _____?
Libraries
In 1890, Carnegie earned $25 million, while the average industrial worker that year made only around what amount?
$440. This was roughly $1.30 per day.
What was the name of the letter that insulted President William McKinley?
The de Lome Letter
The nickname of Texas was?
The Lone Star Republic
William Seward purchased the state of Alaska from Russia for what amount?
7.2 Million
How many sailors died aboard the USS Maine?
Over 260
What was the largest single transaction in US history?
JP Morgan's purchase of Carnegie Steel
Yellow journalism was reporting that was purposely what?
Exaggerative
Who was the Commander in Chief of all militia forces in Texas?
Sam Houston
By 1830, how many Americans were living in Texas?
25,000
The Mexican-American War ended when the United States captured what Mexican city?
Mexico City