Immigration
This type of immigrants were able to speak English, from Northern Europe and were predominantly Protestants
Old Immigrants
This innovation cut the time in half to make steel
The Bessemer Process
These groups of workers came together to demand better working conditions, better pay and 8 hour work days
Labor Unions
The First ten amendment of the US Constitution?
The Bill Of Rights
These single room apartments were cramped, without heat or lighting
Tenements
These types of immigrants did not speak English and were from far Eastern and Southern Europe.
New Immigrants
This innovation allowed for businesses to extend working hours into the night which increased production.
Light Bulb
This business owner had a monopoly on the STEEL Industry
Who is Andrew Carnegie
This Amendment guarantees your freedom of Speech; Religion; Press; Assembly and Petition?
The First Amendment
This act divided up indigenous land and aimed to assimilate American Indians.
The Dawes Act
These people believed that other races, nationalities, religions were inferior.
Nativists
This innovation connected the US like never before. It also allowed farmers and business to ship their products to distant markets.
Railroads
These TWO Acts or Laws were designed to promote competition and end anti-competitive business practices.
Interstate Commerce Act and Sherman Antitrust Act
This Amendment protects against Self Incrimination; Double Jeopardy.
The 5th Amendment
These political bosses provided services to immigrants and the poor in exchange for votes
Political Machines
This was the FIRST law to restrict immigration to the United States. Its critics argued it reflected American prejudice againsts Asians
The Chinese Exclusion Act
This innovation allowed for faster communication and made business more efficient and productive.
Telephone
The idea that the government will not intervene in business
Laissez Faire: HANDS OFF
SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND
The U.S Constitution
This term describes movement of people from the countryside to the cities
Urbanization
The idea that immigrants should learn to dress, speak and act like other Americans
Americanization
What was patented in 1874, was revolutionary in allowing farmers to protect their claims, crops, and livestock
Barbed wire
These types of corporations undercut prices and LIMIT competition
Monopoly
This aspect of the 5th Amendment allows to government to use private property for public use only if the owner is compensated.
Eminent Domain
This act promoted the development of western lands by giving 160 acres of free land to those who improved it/ farmed it
The Homestead Act