The Civil War
The first major battle of the Civil War took place at this northern Virginia location not far from Washington.
What is Bull Run (or Manassas)
This U.S. Senator got revenge on the South by helping pass the Reconstruction Act of 1867.
Who is Charles Sumner?
The final "battle" between the US Army and the Plains Indians took place on this reservation.
What is Wounded Knee?
Andrew Carnegie's philanthropic endeavors were based on his book with this title.
What is the "Gospel of Wealth"?
He is the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms.
Who was Grover Cleveland?
This Virginia was the most important and successful general of the Confederate army.
Who was Robert E. Lee
This amendment gave African American men the right to vote but left out women.
What is the 15th?
What was the Dawes Act?
The Interstate Commerce Act was passed to regulate this 19th century industry.
What is the railroad industry?
This legislation was a response to the assassination of President Grover Cleveland.
What was the Pendleton Civil Service Act?
What is Antietam?
The Freedmens' Bureau was most successful in helping blacks by establishing this institution throughout the South.
What are public schools?
This 1862 legislation made the settlement of the Great Plains possible.
What was the Homestead Act?
This 1890 legislation was intended to curb the power of corporations.
What is the Sherman Antitrust Act?
He was nominated by both the Democrats and the Populist Parties in 1896.
Who was William Jennings Bryan?
This small town in southern Pennsylvania in July of 1863 was the site of the largest battle in military history (up to that point) and became the turning point in the war eventually leading to a Union victory.
What is Gettysburg?
This Democratic Party presidential candidate was within one Electoral College vote from in becoming president in the controversial election of 1876.
Who was Samuel Tilden?
Who are the Sioux (or Cheyenne)?
This union, led by Samuel Gompers and made up of skilled workers, was know for these types of "demands."
What are "bread and butter" issues?
This infamous New York City political machine was known for its support of immigrants and its corruption.
What is Tammany Hall?
At the outset of the war, General Winfield Scott devised this plan to defeat the Confederacy.
What is the Anaconda Plan?
In May of 1869, the Northern Pacific and Central Pacific railroads "met" at this location in the Utah Territory.
What is Promontory Point?
The Knights of Labor saw a significant decline in its influence in the aftermath of this 1886 clash between workers and the Chicago police.
What was the Haymarket Riot?
What is the Wizard of Oz?