vocab
The movement of people from the country side to the city
What is Urbanization
The most corrupt politician of his day, amassed a fortune from city contracts and “kickbacks”
Who is Boss Tweed
Railroad companies often charged more for these shorter shipments to smaller communities due to a lack of competition.
What are short hauls
These immigrants from southern and eastern Europe, including Italians, Russians, and Greeks, arrived in the U.S. in large numbers during the late 19th century, drawn by economic opportunities and freedom.
Who are new immigrants
Required the federal government to buy a large amount of silver each month, which would lead to an increase in the amount of money in circulation.
What is The Sherman Silver Purchase Act
An organization, usually controlled by a strong leader that gets citizens to vote for it candidates on election day.
What is a Political Machine
A New York state legislator, made a fortune by buying up property he knew the government was about to purchase, then selling it for a very high price
Who is George Washington Plunkitt
Farmers struggled with high costs for essential farming supplies, such as fertilizer and machinery, due to these monopolistic business practices.
What are trusts
Many Jewish immigrants fled Russia to escape these violent, government-supported attacks on their communities.
What are pogroms
Passed by Congress in response to the Wabash decision. The first step towards federal regulation of unfair business practices.
What is the Interstate Commerce Act
The belief that native-born americans were superior to others
What is Navitism
Satirical artist, attacked Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall in his political cartoons
Who is Thomas Nast
These fees on imported goods kept foreign competition out, allowing American companies to maintain high prices for manufactured products farmers needed.
What are tariffs
This New York landmark, a gift from France, symbolized the U.S.’s acceptance of immigrants seeking freedom and opportunity.
What is The Statue Of Liberty
Who won the general election of 1896: Bryan v. McKinley?
Who is McKinley
A series of laws passed in the late 1860s and early 1870s in the midwestern states, intended to regulate the rising prices of railroad and grain elevator companies, which farmers believed were unfairly high.
What is granger laws
A 36 year old Congressman, won the Democratic nomination after delivering the “Cross of Gold” speech
Who is William Jennings Bryan
To stay competitive, railroads lowered prices for these shipments between major cities with multiple rail lines.
What are long hauls
This location in New York served as the main entry point for New Immigrants, where they underwent medical examinations and processing.
What is Ellis Island
Low cost rental housing barely meeting living requirements
What is tenements
Named and elected mayors and other government officials of New York City; would assign a “ward boss” to each city district (ward), to help gather votes.
What is Tammany Hall
A party for the people
Who is The Populist Party
Farmers, facing high interest rates and declining food prices, called for this monetary policy to help raise prices and make it easier to pay off their debts.
What is "cheap money"
What teacher immigrated from Evansville, Indiana
Who is Mr.Durchholz
What does WASP stand for
White, Anglo, Saxon, Protestant