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Who was Jacob Riis
An editorial cartoonist who documented urban poverty conditions AKA a Muckracker
During the 1840s to 1890s, from which part of the World did the majority of immigrants originate?
Europe
How did political machines maintain their control over American cities?
By using fraudulent methods to manipulate elections
What Student has the highest grade in this class?
Mio
What year was America Founded?
July 4th, 1776
In which city was the Statue of Liberty unveiled in 1886?
New York City
What are "push factors" in the context of immigration?
Problems or conditions that cause people to leave their homeland.
Provide me with a definition of: Extractive Industry
A sector of the economy that involves the extraction or removal of natural resources, such as mining, logging, and oil drilling.
What country is Mr. Husa's Favorite?
England or Egypt
What river did President George Washington Cross in the Middle of Winter
The Delaware River
What did Edward Corsi describe feeling when he first saw the Statue of Liberty?
Awe
Which industries were responsible for irrevocably changing the American landscape by extracting mineral resources?
Mining and oil drilling
Definition: Pendleton Act
A federal law passed in 1883 established a merit-based system for hiring government employees, aiming to reduce political patronage and corruption in civil service appointments.
What is Mr. Husa's Favorite Food?
Sushi
What ancient group of Europeans first discovered America?
Vikings
Whose words are inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty?
Emma Lazarus
What did Lincoln Steffens expose in his book "The Shame of the Cities" published in 1902?
Corruption in city government
Define: Political Machine
A political organization or group that controls local or state politics through patronage, bribery, and manipulation of elections.
What is Mr. Husa's Dogs name?
Angus
Name one Pilgrim Ship
The Mayflower
What message does Emma Lazarus's poem "The New Colossus" convey about the United States in the late 19th century?
The U.S. welcomed immigrants seeking freedom and opportunity.
Who controlled the political machines in many cities by 1900?
Political bosses
Define: Civil Service
The body of government employees who are hired and promoted based on their qualifications and abilities rather than political connections or patronage.
What school did Mr. Husa get his Masters From?
Alliant International University in San Diego
Who led the first land expedition to the Pacific Coast?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark