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A company that completely controls an industry is called
Monopoly
What did the Italian Immigrant mean when he said "Life in America is full of golden opportunities"?
Life in America was full of opportunities.
Because settlers had to deal with a lack of materials, they made their homes out of what?
Sod
What challenges did immigrants face when they came to America?
Isolation, Discrimination, Language
What was the result of the Spanish-American War?
The United States gained new territories.
What did most Southerners do to become productive again after the Civil War?
Grow industries in the South
Who created the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
What region was affected by the Homestead Act?
The Great Plains region
How were the children affected during the Industrialization period?
Children worked very long hours for little pay.
What is one reason for U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War?
Imperialism
What had to be built first in order for other industries to grow?
Railroads
How did the Homestead Act help to settle the Great Plains?
It helped to settle the Great Plains by opening up millions of acres of land for settlement.
William "Boss" Tweed
Who established the Standard Oil Company?
John D. Rockefeller
Who is believed to have bombed the USS Maine to help start the Spanish-American War?
Spain
What three things was the Gilded Age known for?
Rapid economic growth, economic disparity, and Mark Twain's use of the term in his book.
What were two challenges that farmers faced on the Great Plains?
Crops were destroyed and digging deep wells for water.
The leader of Nez Perce, Chief Joseph, talked about being tired and fighting no more meant?
He knew they could not win against the U.S. Army and was tired of walking.
What are some characteristics of a political machines?
Dishonest and corrupt.
Who were the Rough Riders?
An American all-volunteer Calvary regiment.
What was the immigration center in New York called?
Ellis Island
What were the three biggest businesses in the industrial period?
Oil, railroads, and steel.
Name the three Progressive Reforms.
Child Labor Laws, Eight-Hour Work Days, and Fair Wages
Who is known as the founder of the American Federation of Labor?
Samuel Gompers
What is "Yellow Journalism"?
News that is exaggerated and not necessarily based on the facts.