gilded age
The first railroad that linked the east to the west, connecting Sacramento, California to Omaha, Nebraska
what is the transcontinental railroad?
An early 20th century journalist who worked to expose corruption and abuses in politics and society
what is a muckraker?
the U.S. would remian free from forming relationships with other nations and would remain neutral in global conflicts (1800s)
what is isolationism?
a scandal in the 1920s that involved big oil companies, high ranking government officials, bribery, and corruption. It was the most serious scandal in the country’s history until that time. during warren g. Hardings presidency.
what is the teapot dome scandal?
Years of sustained drought caused the land to dry up. Many farmers misused the land by generally over planting and not rotating crops which depleted the topsoil
what is the dust bowl?
custers last battle in 1876
what is the battle of little bighorn?
Presenting little or no legitimate, well-researched news while instead using eye-catching headlines for increased sales. "clickbait"
what is yellow journalism?
U.S. naval captain. wrote “the influence of sea power upon history led to expansion of modern navy
who is Alfred Thayer mahan?
Italian immigrants and anarchists, were charged with robbery and murder at the Slater and Morrill shoe factory in South Braintree. Without sufficient evidence or a fair trial, the two men were convicted and sentenced to death July 14th, 1921Tried to appeal their sentence and won over public support, but were executed on August 23, 1927
what is the case of Sacco and Vanzetti?
Created the Reconstruction Finance Corporation abd Authorized loans to large businesses thatsuffered losses. Tried creating new jobs out of public works Projects
what is the hoover administration?
The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
what is philanthropy?
Laissez-Faire
what is the economic system of having minimal government interference and regulations
in 1895, fighting broke out for cuban independance from spanish emporer. negotiations between spain and U.S. broke down after insulting letter from spanish ambassador de lome was publiushed by hearst in the new york journal feb 9th, 1898. the letter said U.S. president mckinley was “weak” and americans were insulted United States thought Spain was responsible for destruction of U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor.
what is the Spanish American war of 1898
The idea of the “New Negro” began to spread. More outspoken in advocating for dignity. Refused to submit to the practices and laws of Jim Crow racial segregation.
what is black nationalism?
Intended to provide relief, reform, and recovery. Created worker programs.Reformed banking and business practices. Instituted new government programs. Promoted economic recovery. Opponents argued it over regulated business and restricted individual freedoms
what is the new deal?
Women, children, immigrant, and African-American workers were often paid less than white, American, male workers. On average, they made about $0.27 per day. 12 hour shifts, 6 days a week (Steel mills required 7 days a week of work) with no vacation or sick leave, no unemployment benefits, and no worker’s compensation for injuries that occurred on the job.
what is poor labor conditions?
journalist who's book "how the other half lives" led to calls for government assistance to help the urban poor. his books gave a clear look at the life for ethnic groups of new York city living in tenement apartments.
who is Jacob Riis
Monroe doctrine stated that europe was nit to intervene with south africa, theodore will add the roosevelt corollary to which it increased the U.S. involvment in latin america
Big stick diplomacy ”speak softly and carry a big stick”- african proverb said that the U.S. would be diplomatic but would use military power to protect american intrests in latin america The panama canal
Americans associated labor strike to Communism. People feared that communists wanted to overthrow the U.S. Government. In Sept. 1920 bombs were setoff on Wall Street and 38 people were killed One bomb targeted and damaged the house of U.S. Attorney General A. Mitchell . palmer raids
what is the red scare?
Limited foreign trade and investment. Became a barrier to European countries trying to repay their WWI debts to the U.S.
what is tarrifs?
Increased debt among farmers due to the mechanization and overproduction of agriculture
what is the effects of westward expansion
involves the process of taking a case to court; many cases involving participation in the democratic process are eventually adjudicated in the U.S. Supreme Court
what is litigation?
Severe reparation payments placed on germany by britain and france (33 billion dollars) Weakened the power of germany in international communities Takes away german military USA, fance and britain are forever allies
what is treaty of versallies?
On October 29th, 1929, the stock market crashed, driving the American economy into The Great Depression
raised interest rates on loans to try to curb Wall Street speculation in the year leading up to the stock market crash
what is The monetary policy of the Federal Reserve System?