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Increased access to this new form of transportation benefited the sales of oil and steel.
What are railroads?
Chinese and Irish immigrants who constructed this were paid much less than other European workers.
What is the Transcontinental Railroad?
The Supreme Court case in which a man sues for discrimination because he is forced to sit in the ‘black’ train car because he is ⅛ Black. He loses the case and the USA writes ‘separate but equal’ legislation.
What is Plessy v Ferguson?
One example of American gain through imperialism in Latin America was being able to build______.
What is the Panama Canal?
This 2009 video game was banned in Russia for depictions of terrorism.
What is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2?
Trusts and monopolies both became significant thanks to the contributions of these famous Robber Barons.
Who are John Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie?
Farming, overpopulation, and prospecting all contributed to hurting this people group.
Who are the Plains Indians?
‘Separate but equal’ legislation and Jim Crow Laws are fought with the creation of this organization and the founder. (must name both)
What is the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) which was founded by WEB DuBois?
Name 2 of the amendments of foreign policy that put Roosevelt's Big Stick diplomacy into action.
What are the Teller and Platt amendments?
This president famously died in office after only serving for 1 month.
Who is William Henry Harrison?
These three key inventions influenced American businesses and infrastructure. (must name 3)
What are the telegraph, telephone, electric light bulb. (points also awarded for railroad)
Plains Indians’ resistance to Westward Expansion resulted in...
General Custer’s Last Stand/ Custer’s death.
Battle of Little Bighorn/ dwindling of Sioux tribe.
The Dawes Act/ Plains Indians’ assimilation and loss of way of life.
Both B and C.
4. Both B and C.
Which of the following is NOT a Progressive legislation that empowers all people:
Secret ballots (allowing voters to vote anonymously- no name on ballot)
Initiatives (citizens can propose laws on ballots for the public to vote for/against)
Recall (Citizens can remove an elected official from office in an election)
Referendum (Citizens can vote for laws and vote if they stay or go)
What are Secret ballots (allowing voters to vote anonymously- no name on ballot
Roosevelt's famous quote was an old African Proverb.
What is "speak softly and carry a big stick"?
_________ worked as a DJ and promoter in the Atlanta club scene, using “Meathead” as his alias, and was key in launching the careers of fellow influential Atlanta-based rappers and producers.
Who is Future?
Angel Island had immigrants arriving from__________ and Ellis Island had immigrants arriving from ______________.
What are Asia and Europe?
Writing a book exposing “How the Other Half Lives” that included photographs of how the poor in New York City live, this Muckraker brought about social change.
Who is Jacob Riis?
The Spanish-American War was an example of American imperialism. America’s imperialistic reason for getting involved in the war was:
American religious involvement (spreading Christianity)
Social Darwinism (whites are racially superior/ help other people of the world)
Economic gain (gain access to resources and foreign trade)
Theodore Roosevelt wanted to simply show off his strength
What is Economic gain (gain access to resources and foreign trade)
The Spanish American war was short lived, but brought these two nations under US control.
What are Cuba and the Philippines?
This place is located at 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806
What is Angel Stadium?
Started by Samuel Gompers, this fought for better working conditions, higher wages, collective bargaining rights, and shorter work days.
What is the AFL (labor unions)?
The roles of women, such as this social reformer, helped poor people and new immigrants by providing assistance in education, childcare, housing, and health
Who is Ida Tarbell?
This was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, adding force behind the policy, thus allowing the USA to act should Europe get involved in Latin America.
What is the Roosevelt Corollary?
JP Morgan is to banking as Cornelius Vanderbilt is to_______.
What are the railroads?
This is Mr. Elkins' favorite NBA player.
Who is Larry Bird?