The West
Frederick Turner came up with this theory to explain the end of new settlement in the West.
What is the Frontier Thesis?
This term is often used to describe the wealth inequalities of the industrial revolution.
What was the Gilded Age?
This monetary standard limited credit and slowed economic growth.
What is the gold standard?
This ship was sunk by a mysterious explosion in Havana harbor.
What was the USS Maine?
This movement among Plains Indians was a response to encroachment by settlers.
What was the Ghost Dance?
These economic cycles created hardship and uncertainty for workers.
What are "boom and bust" cycles?
These people wanted, among other things, free coinage of silver, better protections for farmers and workers, and nationalization of key industries.
Who were the Populists?
The U.S. victory in this conflict led to the acquisition of Puerto Rico and several other territories.
What was the Spanish-American War?
Settlement led to the near-extinction of this economically important animal.
What are bison (or buffalo)?
These organizations help their members negotiate better pay and benefits with employers.
What are labor unions?
These political organizations helped serve the interests of recent immigrants to cities.
What are political machines?
These treaties placed the U.S. and European powers in a predatory trade relationship with China for decades.
What were the Unequal Treaties?
This law encouraged Westward settlement.
What was the Homestead Act?
The Panics of 1873 and 1893 led to years-long incidents of these.
What are depressions?
These people favor common ownership of the means of production instead of individual ownership?
Who are Socialists?
The U.S. helped this country gain independence in order to shorten sea routes.
What is Panama?
This was the last major incident in the Indian Wars.
What was the Wounded Knee Massacre?
These confrontations between workers and management were common in the late 19th century.
What are strikes?
The societal changes caused by industrialization in the southern states were referred to as this.
What was the New South?
American business interests lobbied for the annexation of this country.
What is Hawaii?