Vocab
Cause and Effect
Gilded/ Progressive Era 1
Gilded/Progressive Era
G Money
100
Define Imperialism
Extending a nations power through diplomacy or force
100
What was the immediate cause of the Spanish American war?
Explosion of the USS Maine
100
During Reconstruction, why did southern states pass Black Codes
To deny equal rights to African Americans
100
What were the 3 goals of the progressive era?
1. Fix the issues caused by Gilded Age industrialization
2. Break up monopolies/ political machines
3. Improve quality of life for citizens
100
Where did I go to college?
Coastal Carolina Uni
200
Define social darwinism
Only the fittest survive- true for nature and business
200
What effect did Yellow Journalism have on American society?
Americans were outraged by the explosion of the Maine and called for war against spain
200
A. The United States claims the Hawaiian Islands.
B. Puerto Rico becomes a United States territory.
C. The United States fights an insurrection in the Philippine Islands.
D. The United States Senate ratifies the Panama Canal treaty.
All of these themes are coorelated to what topics?
Imperialism
200
During the late 1800’s, many farmers supported the idea of bimetallism because it would do what
help farmers repay their loans
Increase crop prices = more money for farmers
200
What is my coffee order?
Lg iced latte
300
Define Yellow Journalism
Exaggerated Headlines that were used just to get people to buy papers
300
Which territories were gained as a result of the Spanish-American War?
Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines
300
The Maine enters Havana Harbor, three weeks before it would mysteriously explode. What was blamed as the cause of the explosion?
Underwater spanish mine
300
What was a major goal of the Progressive Era Reforms?
correct abuses of big business and industrialization
300
Describe similarities to Mercantilism of colonies and Imperialism of countries
In both situations the territory being taken control of is exploited for resources
400
Define suffrage
Fighting for the right to vote
400
In 1882, Congress passed an "exclusion act" which prevented the immigration of workers from what country for 10 years?
Chinese exclusion act 1882
400
judging from the map, which area was likely to see the GREATEST percentage increase in urban population due to the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad?
A
400
How was American Imperialism justified by Social Darwinism
(hint: think of your maps from last week)
Powerful nations were meant to dominate weaker societies
400
What is the 19th amendment?
Women voting
500
Bam!
Bamboozled
lose 500
500
his, then, is held to be the duty of the man of Wealth: First, to set an example of modest, unostentatious living, shunning display or extravagance; to provide moderately for the legitimate wants of those dependent upon him; and after doing so to consider all surplus revenues which come to him simply as trust funds, which he is called upon to administer, and strictly bound as a matter of duty to administer in the manner which, in his judgment, is best calculated to produce the most beneficial results for the community— . . .”
— Andrew Carnegie, “Wealth,” North American Review, June 1889
According to this passage, what is the responsibility of the wealthy?
share their excess wealth with the community
500
Why did the United States follow a policy of unrestricted immigration for Europeans during most of the 1800’s?
Business and industry depended on the foreign capital brought by immigrants
500
- It must be built. Now that the US is responsible for territories on both sides of the Americas, our ships must be able to travel quickly form ocean to ocean b by aiding the rebels against the Colombians, our nation betters its chances of acquiring the land needed for this necessary construction.
-Theodore Roosevelt
The above quote is talking about which of the following?
(hint gallery walk)
Panama Canal
500
What is the name of my dog
pyper!