Reconstruction
what war was before the reconstruction era?
The civil war
besides colonists, who else helped to make trails?
Immigrants!
who won in the long run?
colonists
who were paid the least despite working the same
women were paid less than men
what century does this take place?
the 19th century
when did the reconstruction era end?
March 31st 1887
in what century did this take place?
it took place in the 19th century
what was the conflict about
land and natural resources of the west
why were the jobs so dangerous
the machinery could cause catastrophic outcomes such as losing a hand
main cause of manifest destiny
westward expansion
radical republic had problems with blacks in congress because?
They stated it would be riddled with corruption because of incompetent blacks
the expansion was an alternative for what
sea AND railroad transportation
who are nativists?
people who support immigration restrictions
one benefit of industrialization?
keeps people more active
when natives were under the control of settlers, were they treated fairly? yes or no
no
good causes of the Reconstruction.
Souths first state-funded public school systems, and laws against racial discrimination
one reason why they left
gold mining
majority of people who immigrated?
southern and eastern Europe
what key aspect did the industrial revolution cause for the new businesses?
everything became very competitive, in a quick amount of time
huge problem this has caused?
slavery expansion, leading out to the civil war
The three Major initiatives of reconstruction were what?
Restoration of the union, Transformation of southern society, and the Enactment legislation of freed slaves
why was the expansion so important?
it would provide natural resources along with Atlantic ports
what species were almost killed off?
buffalo
why was child labor so dangerous?
mines have been known to collapse or the gasses knocking people out
how did this affect the native americans?
rationalizes the removal of natives from their homeland