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What architectural form was developed in the U.S. in the early 1900's that allowed so many people to live "on top" of each other in the cities?
Sky Scrapers
100
This Court ruling justified "separate but equal"
Plessy v. Ferguson
100
This group of people demanded that the people must own the railroads, currency must be fair and safe, everyone must be able to vote, and an income tax should be instated.
The populists
100
What was the social gospel?
the idea that Christian principles should be used to solve social problems.
100
What is Ms. Burpo's first name? a. Katie b. Molly c. Laura d. Elizabeth
c. Laura
200
This area of the United remained in large part agricultural through the industrial revolution
the South
200
This Act which provided for land grants in support of agricultural and mechanical colleges had the greatest impract on higher education in the Middle West and Far West. What is the name of this act?
The Morrill Act of 1862
200
Who wrote the Gospel of Wealth?
Andrew Carnegie
200
Following the Civil War Republicans used this campaign technique to gain support of the citizens in the North.
"Waving the bloody shirt"
200
What is Ms. Burpo's favorite TV show? a. The Office b. Pretty Little Liars c. Jersey Shore d. Criminal Minds
d. Criminal Minds
300
These people provided welfare and financial support to the poor working class in exchange for political support
City Bosses
300
This law prohibited Chinese laborers to immigrate to America. What is the name of this law?
The Chinese Exclusion Act
300
Which famous author coined the term Gilded Age?
Mark Twain
300
What term means the concept of natural selection being applied to humans and class systems.
Social Darwinism
300
What is Ms. Burpo's favorite book? a. Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix b. Twilight c. The Kite Runner d. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
a. Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix
400
What rights were granted by the 15th amendment to the Constitution?
The 15th Amendment gave African American MEN the right to vote.
400
This legislation favored Western Settlers and stated that tribal ownership of land was illegitimate.
The Dawes Act of 1877
400
Who wrote the novel "Looking Backward" about what America would be like in the 21st Century if all of the social and industrial problems had been solved?
Edward Bellamy
400
These legal codes established a system of segregation in the South
Jim Crow Laws
400
What store at Greenwood Park Mall is Ms. Burpo's favorite store to shop at? a. Old Navy b. American Eagle c. Charlotte Russe d. PacSun
500
What was the disagreement between W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington over?
They disagreed on whether African Americans should fight for immediate or gradual equality.
500
Munn v. Illinois ruled that a. states could place no regulations on the Railroad companies b. states could place restrictions on Railroad companies if the restrictions were for the good of the public c. states could place endless restrictions on Railroad companies and did not have to provide justification or reasoning for doing so
b. states could place restrictions on Railroad companies if the restrictions were for the good of the public
500
What was William Howard Taft's attitude toward Latin America during his Presidency?
He wanted to secure America's economic and political interests in the region.
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What were nativists?
People who were hostile to immigrants coming into the United States
500
What is Ms. Burpo's favorite song that is on the radio right now? a. Firework- Katie Perry b. Tonight- Enrique Iglesias c. Black and Yellow- Wiz Khalifa d. 6 foot 7 foot- Lil' Wayne
a. Firework- Katie Perry