Foundations of America
Wrote the book, "Democracy in America," and explained the five crucial values of America's success.
Alexis De Tocqueville
Which two groups of immigrants provided their labor for the development of the railroad system?
Irish and Chinese
Wrote the, "Gospel of Wealth."
Andrew Carnegie
Journalists who wrote about the corrupt side of businesses, living conditions, and society.
Muckrakers
In 1898, the U.S. wanted to help Cuba gain independence from what country?
Spain
Who was the President of the United States during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Leader in the temperance movement and women’s rights . . .
Frances Willard
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Considered a living documents, and is the foundation of the America's government
The U.S. Constitution
The breaking up of tribal land by giving land to individual Native American families . . .
Dawes Act
Prohibit unfair practices by the railroads and set reasonable and just rates.
Interstate Commerce Act
Outlawed sale, manufacture and transportation of alcoholic beverages . . .
18th Amendment
US would use military force to protect its American influence in Latin America.
Big Stick Policy (Roosevelt Corollary)
A peace treaty that was signed after the war, which punished Germany for their role in the war.
Treaty of Versailles
Repealed the 18th Amendment making alcohol legal again.
21st Amendment
A program that gave retirement pensions, unemployment insurance, and welfare benefits.
SSA (Social Security Act)
A document that includes the famous saying, "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," and was signed on July 4, 1776.
The Declaration of Independence
God given right and duty to expand across the continent by going west is called what?
Manifest Destiney
What third party, was introduced in the 1896 Presidential Nominee?
The Populist Party
In 1920, what gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
Connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, increases trade, helped Navy protect US and new US territories, and reduced travel time.
The Panama Canal
This event, sparked the beginning of World War I.
Assassination of the Franz Ferdinand
Government official allowed a private company to drill for oil on federal land and took bribes.
Cabinet member arrested. Public was dissatisfied in and lost trust in the government
Teapot Dome Scandal
WWI veterans came to Washington and demanded early payment of the bonuses. Hoover ordered the army to remove them.
Bonus Army
Where was the three branches of government located?
Washington D.C.
The discovery of gold happened in what two states?
In Alaska and California
What region had the largest population during the Gilded Age era?
Northeast USA
Muckraker wrote the, "Jungle," exposing the horrible condition in the meat packing industry. Led to the creation of the Pure Food and Drug Act, Mean Inspection Act, and the Food and Drug Administration.
Upton Sinclair
What were 3 territorial gains from the Spanish-American War?
Guam, Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.
Caused a stalemate and were built because of the use of machine guns.
Trenches Warfare
Where did the rebirth of African American culture take place?
Harlem, New York
What region was affected by the Dust Bowl?
What is the name of the first ten amendments?
Bill of Rights
When a minority group adopts the way of life of the dominant culture. minority group . . .
Assimilation
What invention allowed factories to operate at night. People can work longer hours, factories became more efficient, and improved the quality of life for American households?
The light bulb
President from 1901-1909, was a trust buster, conservationist, and formed the Bull Moose party (a third party) . . .
Teddy Roosevelt.
Type of sensationalized, biased, or often false reporting for the sake of attracting readers.
Yellow Journalism
Made it a crime to criticize the war effort. Limited constitutional freedoms (speech) . . .
The Espionage Act
Buying something in hopes of turning a profit later.
Speculation
FDR’s attempt to appoint 6 new justices to the Supreme Court to weaken judicial branch and strengthen/expand power of executive branch.
Court Packing Scheme
7
A federal land grant given to farmers by the state.
Homestead Act
The strong and talented will naturally rise to the top.
Social Darwinism
Government agency to conserve the natural scenery, historic objects, & wildlife for the future.
National Park Service
What is the name of the U.S. warship that exploded in Havana harbor killing 258 Americans?
USS Maine
Germany proposed an alliance with Mexico. If US entered, Germany would help Mexico get back lost territory from the US.
The Zimmerman Note/Telegram
Term, for a dislike of foreigners.
Nativism
What event ended the Great Depression?
World War II