Social
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
Legislation in which the U.S. government promised 160 acres of land to any American willing to move westward and care for the land they were allotted
The Homestead Act (1862)
This political practice, the giving of jobs to those who are owed a debt by politicians, indirectly led to President James Garfield's assassination in 1881
Patronage
Henry Ford's implementation of this manufacturing practice revolutionized industry practices and manufacturing in America
The Assembly Line
Most poor immigrants lived in these overcrowded living spaces
Tenement homes
This group emerged to present a unified voice towards achieving women's voting rights
The NAWSA
Famine, war, religious persecution, and government corruption are all examples of ____________
PUSH factors (immigration)
New party that was designed to advocate for westerners, farmers, and poor laborers
The Populist Party
This new process led to increased manufacturing and infrastructure
The Bessemer Process
African Americans moving westward to escape the segregated south were commonly known as __________
Exodusters
Ohio State, MIT, and Cornell are all examples of colleges that were established as a result of this piece of government legislation
The Morrill Act of 1862
This early labor union fought for higher wages, collective bargaining agreements, and shorter work days
The American Federation of Labor (AFA)
The Munn vs. Illinois (1877) SCOTUS case was a product of what movement that began in the 1860's
The Granger Movement
Made parts, labor, and repairs MUUUCH cheaper
Interchangeable Parts
The Gilded Age was a term coined by this famous person
Mark Twain
Many NEW immigrants came from this region of Europe
South, East, Southeast
The idea that the west would always be available for settlement despite economic, labor, and cultural conditions
The Safety Valve theory
An institution that exists to aide in a political party's quest for office - often done through funding, bribes, corruption, and marketing. Often city based
Political Machine
The Chisholm Trail (KS to OK) emerged as a result of this market established during the Gilded Age
The Cattle Market / Industry
The early telephone market in the U.S. was nearly monopolized by this company
The Bell Telephone Company
This person established one of the most successful and well-known settlement homes in America
Jane Addams - Jane Addams Hull House
Speech delivered by Booker T. Washington that advocated for African Americans to respond to racism to become self-sufficient through hard work and acquiring skills
The Atlanta Compromise
Act that banned the transport and spreading of sexual items, contraceptives, and information about birth control
The Comstock Act
Many Americans fled west to this city to attempt to take advantage of silver deposits - later became known as the Comstock Lode
Virginia City, NV
This 1886 event led to the death of seven police officers, four civilians, and led to the disbanding of several labor unions and anti-immigrant sentiment
The Haymarket Square Massacre