Unit 1: Reconstruction
What did the 13th Amendment do?
It ended slavery in the US
What is urbanization?
When people move from rural areas to cities.
What did immigrants do while on Ellis Island?
Immigrants were checked by inspectors and then hopefully allowed in the U.S.
What is a Muckraker?
A person, usually a journalist, who exposes problems in society.
What is Imperialism?
When a country takes over other weaker countries or territories, usually by force.
What were Black Codes? And why did they upset people?
They were rules in the South that limited the rights of African American.
What was the name of the revolution that saw machines replace manual labor?
The Industrial Revolution
Describe the conditions in Steerage?
Crowded, Unsanitary, and Poor Ventilation.
What did Muckraker, Upton Sinclair, expose in his book, The Jungle?
He exposed the conditions in the Meatpacking Industry (Factories) in Chicago. The conditions were extremely unsanitary.
What is Yellow Journalism?
News stories that are focused on grabbing people's attention rather than reporting truthful news.
How did the Freedmen's Bureau help former slaves?
This program provided food, education, shelter, and help with finding jobs.
**A Super Easy and Fun Question** What video game character is known for collecting rings?
Sonic the HedgeHog
What is a Tenement?
An "apartment building" that was in poor condition, unsanitary, crowded, and housed many immigrants.
**A Super Easy and Fun Question** What superhero is known as the "Man of Steel"?
Superman
What is the name of the ship that exploded and eventually led to the Spanish American War?
The USS Maine
**A Super Easy and Fun Question** What is the name of the Wizarding School in Harry Potter?
Hogwarts
What is the purpose of Labor Unions?
To protect workers rights and fight for better wages, shorter work hours, and safe work conditions.
**A Super Easy and Fun Question** What board game has pieces like a hat, dog, and a car?
Monopoly
Who did Muckraker Thomas Nast expose?
And how did he expose this person?
Thomas Nast exposed Boss Tweed.
He did this by creating Political Cartoons that showed his corruption.
**A Super Easy and Fun Question** In the cartoon show Spongebob...what is the name of Mr. Krab's daughter?
Pearl
What are the Reconstruction Amendments?
13th - Ended Slavery
14th - All persons born in the US are citizens
15th - All men, regardless of previous servitude, are able to vote.
What are characteristics of urban areas?
What are characteristics of rural areas?
Urban - in the city, crowded, factory jobs, etc.
Rural - in the country, spacious, land, etc.
What is the name of the factory that caught on fire and resulted in the death of over 100 immigrant women in NYC?
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
We learned about three (3) Progressive Era women who made a difference during the 1900s. What were their names?
Jane Addams, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony.
What is Manifest Destiny?
The idea (God-Given Right) that the United States was destined to expand westward and take control of the territories as far as the Pacific Ocean.