History
What was the main purpose of the 14th Amendment
To guarantee equal protection and citizenship rights to formerly enslaved people
Which law was passed as a direct result of the public outcry following 'The Jungle'?
Pure Food and Drug Act
How did the Transcontinental Railroad change American society?
It made travel and trade between coasts faster and easier
What does 'imperialism' mean in the context of American history?
The extension of a nation's power through colonization and control of other territories
How did the Freedmen's Bureau attempt to help formerly enslaved people transition to freedom?
By providing education, food, and legal assistance to help them adjust to free life
In Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court ruled that segregation was constitutional under which principle?
Separate but equal
What did Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' primarily expose?
Dangerous conditions in the meatpacking industry
What was the 'Long Drive' in the context of the American West?
The movement of cattle herds from Texas to northern railheads
Why was the Panama Canal strategically important to the United States?
It provided a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Why were muckrakers considered important to Progressive Era reforms?
They exposed corruption and problems through writing and photography, which motivated the public to demand change
Which of the following was NOT a method used to prevent African Americans from voting in the South?
The 15th Amendment
John Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company is an example of which type of business practice?
Monopoly
What was the primary goal of Native American boarding schools?
To assimilate Native American children into American society by eliminating their cultural identity
What were tenements primarily used for?
Overcrowded apartment buildings where poor immigrants lived
What does Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' reveal about the relationship between business profits and worker safety?
Companies prioritized profits over the health and safety of workers and consumers
What was the primary goal of the Freedmen's Bureau after the Civil War
To help formerly enslaved people transition to freedom through education and resources
Why was Jacob Riis's photography important during the Progressive Era?
It documented the harsh living conditions of poor immigrants in cities
What did the Monroe Doctrine declare?
That European powers should not colonize in the Americas
Why was the 'separate but equal' doctrine from Plessy v. Ferguson particularly harmful to African American communities?
It allowed segregation while claiming equality, but facilities were rarely actually equal
How did the Pure Food and Drug Act represent a shift in government's role?
It showed the government was willing to regulate business to protect citizens
How did muckrakers like Ida Tarbell contribute to Progressive Era reforms?
They wrote investigative journalism exposing corruption and abuse
What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act?
To encourage settlement of the West by offering free land to settlers
How did the Roosevelt Corollary change American foreign policy
It stated the U.S. could intervene in Latin American affairs to maintain stability
What was the relationship between the Ku Klux Klan's violence and Southern voting restrictions?
They worked together to intimidate and prevent African Americans from voting
How did Ida Tarbell's investigation of Standard Oil demonstrate the power of journalism?
Her detailed reporting exposed Rockefeller's unfair business practices and influenced public opinion and government action