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25th U.S. President, led the nation during the Spanish-American War, annexed Hawaii, and was assassinated in 1901.
Who was William McKinley?
The turn-of-the-century movement that led to the reforms of architecture and urban planning, to introduce beautification and monumental buildings.
What was the City Beautiful Movement?
The largest American City.
What was New York City?
October 28th, 1886
When was the Statue of Liberty was dedicated?
The increase in public education led to a decrease in this form of labor.
What was child labor?
Three-time Democratic presidential candidate, famous orator, champion of populism, and prosecutor in the Scopes 'Monkey' Trial.
Who was William Jennings Bryan?
A decisive Native American victory, with Custer and all 210 of his men killed. This battle became a symbol of Native resistance to U.S. expansion.
What was the Battle of the Little Bighorn?
The primary immigration processing center from 1892 to 1954.
What was Ellis Island?
June 25, 1876
When was the Battle of the Little Bighorn?
A modern sport that was originally designed to be played during the winter.
What was basketball?
Historian known for the Frontier Thesis, emphasizing the role of the American frontier in shaping the nation's character and democracy
Who was Frederick Jackson Turner?
A fair that honored art, architecture, and science within a mini-city in Chicago to show the world's inventions.
What was the World’s Columbian Exposition?
The state in which the battle of Little Bighorn took place.
What is Montana?
March 4, 1897
When was William McKinley inaugurated?
The sport that was widely played before the Civil War, and became a national mania.
What was Baseball?
American populist leader who organized “Coxey’s Army,” a protest to demand federal job creation during the economic depression.
Who was Jacob S. Coxey?
A chaotic massacre, resulting in the deaths of approximately 250-300 Lakota men, women, and children, as well as 25 soldiers.
What was the Wounded Knee Massacre?
A major destination for Asian immigrants entering the country via Angel Island.
September 18th, 1889
When was the Hull House established?
Which of the following was NOT an institution that was created during the time period? The University of California, Ohio State University, Columbia University, or Texas A&M?
Columbia University
American businessman and Republican politician who served as a United States Senator from Ohio. He used his wealth and business skills to manage McKinley's presidential campaigns.
Who was Marcus Alonzo Hanna
Native forces, led by leaders such as Crazy Horse, lured Fetterman's men into a trap, making it one of the U.S. Army's worst defeats in the Plains Indian Wars.
What was the Fetterman Massacre?
The city where the World’s Columbian Exchange fair was held, from May 1st to October 30th, in 1893.
What was Chicago?
October 8th, 1871
When did the Chicago Fire start?
How did the Chicago Fire presumably start?
Mrs. O'Leary's cow allegedly knocked over a lantern while Mrs. O'Leary attempted to milk her.