President Garfield's assassination directly led to what political reform law?
What is the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act
100
This theory described how different cultures blended together to make a truly unique American culture
What is the melting pot theory
100
This is the policy by which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories
What is imperialism
100
This law, intended to break up Monopolies, at first was used to argue that labor unions restrained trade
What is Sherman Anti-Trust Act
100
These taxes on imported goods strengthened American business but eventually hurt consumers
What are tariffs
200
He was the President who most instrumental in the building of the Panama Canal
Who is Teddy Roosevelt
200
"America is for Americans" is a slogan that would most likely be used by this group of people in the United States during this era
Who are nativists
200
He was a military historian and an officer in the United States Navy who believed America desperately needed to build up their Navy. (We read a part of his book)
Who is Alfred T. Mahan
200
This government commission was originally set up to regulate railroads
What is ICC
200
This party called for the unlimited coinage of silver, a graduated income tax, government ownership of the railroads and bank regulations in their Omaha Platform
What is The Populist Party
300
This President was assassinated in Buffalo, New York
Who is William McKinley
300
This labor demonstration in Chicago turned violent and helped turn public opinion against labor unions
What is the Haymarket Riot
300
Daily Double
In 1853 this Commodore sailed a fleet of American warships into present-day Tokyo Bay, Japan.
Who is Matthew Perry
300
This business practice involves taking control of all levels of manufacturing of a product
What is vertical integration
300
This political reform allowed voters to remove an elected official from office before that official's term was up
What is a recall
400
This President was known to carry a "big stick" when it came to foreign affairs
Who is Teddy Roosevelt
400
This is an economic and political philosophy that favors public, instead of private, control of property and income
What is socialism
400
Daily Double!
This country controlled the isthmus of Panama before Panama became independent and American construction of the canal began
What is Columbia
400
This was a process of purifying iron, resulting in a strong, but lightweight steel
What is the Bessemer process
400
These journalists and writers wanted to expose the problems of America and the ugly side of things... they got their nickname from T.R.
What are muckrakers
500
He was the only President to serve two non consecutive terms in office
Who is Grover Cleveland
500
This was and is the economic and cultural belief in the "survival of the fittest"
What is social darwinism
500
In 1867 the purchase of this land was known as "Seward's Folly"
What is Alaska
500
This union leader was jailed for his leadership and role in the Pullman strike, he later ran for President representing the Socialist Party
Who is Eugene V. Debs
500
These were community centers of sorts for the urban poor that provided parenting classes and child care.