Founding Documents
The document, written in 1776, declared the American colonies' independence from Britain
What is the Declaration of Independence
The industrialist made his fortune in the steel industry and became one of the wealthiest men in America during the Gilded Age
Who is Andrew Carnegie
Term refers to a business that controls an entire industry, often leading to monopolies
What is a trust
The term, coined by Mark Twain, describes the late 19th century, a time of wealth for a few and poor conditions for many
What is the Gilded Age
In the film Far and Away, these two countries are the primary settings for the story
Where are Ireland and the United States
The document was the first constitution of the United States, creating a weak central government.
What is the Articles of Confederation
The name of the political system where a powerful boss controls local politics, often through patronage and corruption
What is the political machine
The reform movement aimed to eliminate corruption in government, improve working conditions, and promote social justice in the early 20th century
What is Progressivism
Progressive reformer and journalist exposed the harsh conditions in urban slums and sweatshops through her work
Who is Jane Addams (and/or Jacob Riis)
In Far and Away, the characters participate in a reflection of a real event in United States’ history of land expansion
What is the Oklahoma Land Race
The foundational document, written in 1787, established the framework for the federal government and is still in use today
What is the US Constitution
The main goal of labor unions like the American Federation of Labor (AFL) during the Gilded Age
What is to improve working conditions and secure better wages for workers
Wrote "The Jungle" to bring awareness to the meat packing industry in the United States
Who is Upton Sinclair
The U.S. president associated with the Progressive Era, known for his trust-busting and conservation efforts
Who is Theodore Roosevelt
In the film, the character Joseph Donnelly (played by Tom Cruise) seeks to escape from this oppressive condition in Ireland
What is Poverty and tenant farming under the control of wealthy landowners
This document, written in 1789, was the first to set out the laws of the United States, specifically dealing with civil liberties
What is the Bill of Rights
The name of the immigration station in New York Harbor that processed millions of immigrants arriving in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
What is Ellis Island
Term for the system of having different branches of government with separate powers
What is Checks and Balances
Gilded Age: Famous political boss ran the Tammany Hall political machine in New York City during the Gilded Age
Who is Boss Tweed
This type of conflict, seen in Far and Away, was a major theme in U.S. history during the late 19th century
What is The conflict over land ownership and westward expansion
The term for the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
What is the system of Checks and Balances
The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was passed to prevent monopolies. This famous company was targeted by this act for being a monopoly in the oil industry.
What is Standard Oil (Rockefeller)
A federal law passed by Congress in 1882 and signed by President Chester A. Arthur that:
Prohibited Chinese laborers from immigrating to the United States for 10 years
Made Chinese immigrants permanent aliens by excluding them from U.S. citizenship Placed new requirements on Chinese who had already entered the country, including: Requiring Chinese people to carry a certificate identifying their status Refusing state and federal courts the right to grant citizenship to Chinese resident aliens Threatened imprisonment and deportation for Chinese laborers
What is the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
Term refers to the right to vote
What is Suffrage
The film Far and Away explores the immigrant experience in America. This key aspect of the American Dream is emphasized through the characters' journey
What is the pursuit of opportunity and freedom to build a better life