Muckrakers & industrialization
What are muckrakers?
a person who searches for and tries to expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or other wrongdoing, especially in politics.
What is Ellis island?
A place where immigrants passed through.
What did Teddy Roosevelt become in 1901?
He became president.
Why did the Spanish American war happen?
The spanish were framed .
What is the geography of the us?
Northwest,Midwest,West,South.
What were the conditions of industrialization work
dangerous,overworked,risk of gettinginjured,Etc.
When was Ellis island open?
1892 to 1894.
Why was Teddy Roosevelt called a Trustbuster?
He broke up powerful Businesses.
What were The spanish framed for?
The destruction of the USS Maine.
What is unique about the geography of the us?
Wide variety of landscapes,climate and wildlife.
What are monopolies?
When one company has complete control over one market.
How long did it take to get to Ellis island?
1 to 2 weeks.
What happened to Teddy while he was campaigning?
He was shot in the chest.
What happened to the USS maine?
It exploded due to a submerged land mine.
What is americas physical geography?
The mountainous west,The great plains,The canadian sheild,The varied easten region.
Who investigated John D Rockefeller?
Ida Tarbell.
What was the first thing immigrants saw when they entered Ellis island?
The statue of liberty.
Why were teddy bears created?
Teddy refused to shoot a black bear tied to a tree.
What is yellow journalism?
Exxagerated headlines to sell more copies.
How many states are in the US.
50
Who investigated the Meat Packing Industry?
Upton Sinclair
How was the Registry room/Great hall described by immigrants?
Very loud.
What was wrong with teddy when he was a child?
He was sickly with asthma.
How were the Spanish blamed for the USS maine exploding?
Yellow journalism.
Who named the 50 states?
Cortez