Vocab
What is sharecropping?
Landowners allowed tenants to plant crops on their land. The payment was often a share of the crops.
Why was the Civil War fought?
The war was fought over the issue of slavery and it expanding.
Who is John Henry? What does he represent?
He is a folk hero from the story about a man vs the machine. He enters a contest against a steam-powered drill to prove innovation is not better to help save railroad jobs. John represents values like perseverance.
What does the 13th Amendment do?
Abolished slavery & involuntary servitude
What are black codes?
Laws passed in the late 1860s by Southern states that were restrictive for American Africans freedom
What is imperialism?
A nation expanding its influence and power over other countries and/or territories.
When was the Civil War fought? (Just the years)
1861-1865
Who was the president at the beginning of the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What are folklore stories?
"Traditional tales, beliefs, and customs of a community passed down through generations, primarily by word of mouth" (Helpfulprofessor.com)
What were living conditions like in the Gilded Age American cities? (At least 2 conditions)
For people who were not wealthy:
-Lived in overcrowded homes
-Lack of sanitation
-Diseases were easier to catch
-Fire hazards
What is urbanization?
Not only a places population growth, but also transforming rural areas into more urban ones.
What was the Homestead strike?
After a decision to cut workers wages at the Homestead Plant, workers decided to go on strike that turned violent. Carnegie and Henry Frick did not like the strike and hired Pinkertons to try to end the strike. In the end their was a large fight and their were causalities from each side.
Who were some of the wealthiest men in Gilded Age America? (At least 2 people)
-Andrew Carnegie
-John D. Rockefeller
-J.P Morgan
-Cornelius Vanderbilt
What does the 14th Amendment do?
Grants citizenship and equal protection to anyone born in the U.S.
What were the working conditions like during the Gilded Age? (At least 2 examples)
-Dangerous environments
-Long hours
-Low wages
What is unionization?
What happened when the federal government removed troops from the south in 1877?
Reconstruction ended which lead Southern Democrats gaining political power and Jim Crow laws being implemented.
Who was the first Black Senator?
Hiram Rhodes Revels
What does the 15th Amendment do?
Someone cannot be denied the right to vote based on either economic status and ethnicity.
What type of industries led to the rise of cities in America?
Railroads & manufacturing
What is assimilation?
Over time, individuals or a group adopt customs, behaviors, and beliefs of the dominate culture they live within.
What was the Reconstruction period for?
Who is Upton Sinclair? What was his impact?
He is a Muckraker that exposed unsanitary working conditions in the meatpacking industry. This lead to public rage and legislative action like the Food & Drug Act in 1906.
What is the difference between assimilation, multiculturalism, and xenophobia?
Assimilation: Individuals or groups are adopting aspects of the dominate culture they live in
Multiculturalism: Coexisting amongst diverse cultural groups is promoted
Xenophobia: Irrational hatred and fear towards people from other countries and/or cultures
What were some of the states that seceded from the Union? (Name at least 2 (The study guide asks for 5) )
-Alabama
-Arkansas
-North & South Carolina
-Texas
-Mississippi
-Tennessee