gilded age
this man made his fortune in steel and later gave away much of it to charity.
Who is Andrew Carnegie?
Known for his square deal polocies this president focused on consumer protection and regulating corporations.
who is theodore Roosevelt?
Name of archduke who was assassinated in bosnia by gavrilo princip on june 28Th, 1914. this would also be a cause of world war 1,
who is Franz ferndinand?
this famous american author, known for works like the great gatsby captured the spirit of the jazz age and critqued its excesses.
what is F. scott fitzgerled
This day in october 1929 is known for a major stock market crash that started the great depression.
what is black tuesday?
He was a corrupt political boss who ran new york citys tammany hall during the gilded age.
Who is boss tweed?
This movement aimed to address issues such as child labor and womens suffrage during the early 20th century.
what is progressivism?
this war in 1898 helped america gain territories like puerto rico and guam, marking its rise as a global power.
what is the spanish-american war?
in 1920, this constitutinal amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, and tranportation of alcohlic beverges in the us
what is the 18th amendment?
this program created by franklin D. roosevelt helped young men find jobs during the great depression by working on public projects like parks and roads.
what is the CCC?
In 1886, This major labor strike took place at the haymarket square in Chicago.
What was the Haymarket affair?
The passage of this act in 1906 established federal regualtions for food safety following upton sinclaires espose of unsanitary conditons in meatpacking plants.
what is the pure food and drug act?
in 1823, this presedent warned european countries to stay out of latin america with his famous doctrine.
who is James monroe?
This lively music genre became synonmous with dance halls during the roaring 20s and was popularlized by artists such as louis armstrong.
What is jazz?
these makeshift towns, named after presedent hoover, were built by homeless people during the great depression.
what are Hoovervillies?
She founded Hull House in chicago to help immigrants adjust to life in america.
in 1920, women gained voting rights through this constitutnal amendment that was signifcant victory for activists during the progressive era.
What is the 19th amendment?
the opining of this canel 1914 made it much faster for ships to travel between the atlantic and pacific oceans .
what is the panama canal?
The passage of this landmark legislation in 1920 granted women across america thier right to vote after decades of activsm.
what is the ninetenth amendment?
in 1993, this law was passed to help stablize banks and restore peoples trust in them after many failed due to econmic troubles.
what is the emergency banking act?
This economic downturn began with over-speculation on railroads and to bank failures starting in 1893.
What was the panic of 1893?
This organzation sought to unite skilled workers across various trades into one national union during an era marked by industrilzation challenges.
what is the American federation of labor?
after world war 1, presedent wilson wanted nations to work together for peace through an organzation called this even though congress did not join.
what is the league of nations?
Charectorized by rapid industrial growth and consumerism, this decade saw a signifcant rise in stock market leading up to an infamous crash at its end.
what are the roaring 20s?
This famous book tells the story of a family struggling through hard times while travling from oklahoma to calofornia druing dust bowl conditions.
what is the grapes of wrath?