Westward Expansion
This group of settlers went west in search of gold
Who are the 49'ers/Miners?
A new method for making steel that was faster and cheaper
What is the Bessemer Process?
A revolt by farmers in the South and Midwest against the Democratic and Republican Parties for ignoring their interests and difficulties
What is the populist movement?
Negative term given to industrialists because of their unethical and illegal business practices
What is Robber Baron?
The chief immigration station in the U.S. from 1892-1943
What is Ellis Island?
Tensions between the Plains Indians and the U.S. Army grew into what became known as the...
What are the Indian Wars?
Railroad that linked the Atlantic and Pacific coasts
What is the Transcontinental Railroad?
An American orator and politician, a dominant force in the populist wing of the Democratic Party, standing three times as the Party's candidate for President of the United States.
Who is William Jennings Bryan?
Government policy where companies were allowed to operate w/out gov’t interference
What is Laissez-faire?
One of the first settlement houses. Established by Jane Adams in Chicago
What is Hull House?
Name given to the 15,000 African Americans who moved to Kansas based on a rumor that the state would be set aside for former slaves.
What is Exodusters?
After the government caved to pressure and allowed land to be settled, a cannon signaled when people were allowed to stake claims to the lands
What is the Oklahoma Land Rush?
A social movement that turned political with Farmers' Alliances.
What is the Grange or National Granger Movement?
Stated that the stronger members would thrive and the weak would die out, survival of the fittest/natural selection. Used to explain huge inequalities in American society.
What is Social Darwinism?
Largest and most powerful political machine in New York during this time. William "Boss" Tweed was the boss in charge.
What is Tammany Hall?
Name the act that gave 160 acres of farmable land to males over 21 years old and forced Native Americans off of their land.
What is the Homestead Act?
This invention led to the end of the open frontier
What is barbed wire?
A speech by William Jennings Bryan in which he supported bimetallism or "free silver", which he believed would bring the nation prosperity.
What is "Cross of Gold"?
When a trust gained complete control of an industry it then held a _______
What is monopoly?
In Louisiana, Homer Plessy had attempted to sit in a section of a train marked “For Whites Only”. He did not move and he was arrested. Supreme Court ruled that “Separate but Equal” was CONSTITUTIONAL.
What is Plessy v. Ferguson?
The Effects of the Dawes Act
What was:
Reduced Native American land, reduced Native American tribes, reduced Native American culture, increased conflict between whites and Native Americans
Trail used to drive cattle overland from ranches in southern Texas, across the Red River into Indian Territory, and ended at Kansas rail stops
What is the Chisholm Trail?
Denoting a US political movement for the free coinage of silver.
What is the free silver movement?
America's industrial revolution was fueled by these 4 major industries.
What are Railroads, Oil, Steel, and Electricity?
Believed that African Americans should accept segregation for now. Thought this would improve the situation the best and they should acquire practical skills.
Who is Booker T. Washington?