Chapter 22
Chinese - Chinese Exclusion Act
What was the name of the most famous political machine during this time period?
Tammany Hall
What were some of the issues the Church faced in the second half of the 19th century?
Protestantism is on the rise
Science begins conflicting with Church values
Catholics are concerned for the well-being of Catholic immigrants who are disenfranchised
What was the immediate cause of the Spanish-American War?
The sinking of the USS Maine
What does "muckraker" mean? Who used the term?
Muckraker translates to "kicking up dirt." Theodore Roosevelt used it to describe journalists who exposed corruption and injustices in the Progressive Era.
BONUS POINT for 200: What woman exposed the Standard Oil Company?
Define: an organization with stockholders that are allowed to act as a single entity
Corporations
What groups supported the Populist Party?
Agrarian farmers
What was the Bayonet Constitution?
A document Hawaiians were forced to sign that stripped natives of most of their rights
BONUS POINT for 200: What year were the Hawaiian Islands annexed?
What is the significance of the 20th Amendment?
The 20th Amendment granted women the right to vote
Created the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Was an ideological opponent to Booker T. WashingtonWhat were some issues of the Populist Party platform?
1. Shorter work week
2. Direct election of Senators
3. Public railroad lines
What was the relationship between the Catholic Church and labor movements?
The Catholic Church supported labor movements, especially the Knights of Labor
How did the U.S. build the Panama Canal?
Colombia refused an agreement with the U.S.
U.S. supported Panamanian independence in exchange for land that would be used to build the canal
The secret ballot was important because
It reduced corruption because voters could not be intimidated into voting for candidates other voters supported.
Define: A system where a landlord allows a tenant to use land in exchange for a share of their crop
Sharecropping
May have been as high as 18% by 1894
U.S. gains control over Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
Philippines begin to revolt against the U.S. for independence
U.S. emerges as a world power
How does Theodore Roosevelt's quote "Speak softly and carry a big stick" describe foreign policy during his administration?
Have a peaceful diplomatic position, but use the "big stick" military when necessary
What is a trust? Why were some Americans concerned about trusts?
A trust is a relationship between two businesses that grants the trustee rights to hold assets for the benefit of another
Trusts were a concern because they were an opportunity for companies to control an entire industry and eliminate competition
Why was the election of McKinley seen as the end of the Gilded Age?
Political alignments changed in his presidency. He was the last president to serve in the Civil War, and the states who voted Republican and Democrat were not explicitly north vs. south.
Who founded the Knights of Columbus?
If you get this answer right, you will receive a piece of candyMichael J. McGivney
What was public opinion of the Spanish-American War? Why did they feel this way?
Many Americans opposed the Spanish-American War because they believed it was against American values to interfere with other countries independence for personal gain
What was the alternative name for the "Bull Moose Party?" This party believed the government should take a more _____ role in the daily lives of Americans.
The Progressive Party
1. Limits on lobbying
2. Minimum wage, social security, federal income tax
3. Recall, referendum, initiative
4. Direct election of senators
5. Women's suffrage6. Government should have a more active role in the lives of Americans