Labor
Statue of Liberty
Women's Rights
Tycoons
Immigration
100
This event claimed the lives of 146 people and forced companies to make working conditions safer. What caused the tragedy?
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, match or cigarette, poor working conditions...
100
The statue of Liberty's crown represents this
The 7 continents and the 7 seas
100
This is the right to vote.
Suffrage
100
A business leader that uses monopolies and treats workers poorly.
Robber Baron
100
This immigration station mainly processed immigrants from Asia
Angel Island
200
What were the causes and effects of child labor?
Answers vary
200
The structure that represented American independence and later symbolized the welcoming of immigrants to the US is made of _____ and turned green because of _____.
Copper, oxidation
200
Female activists fighting for the right to vote were called what?
Suffragettes
200
A business leader that gives back to society through philanthropy.
Captain of Industry
200
Explain the illustrator's opinion on Chinese immigration.
The illustrator is against the Chinese Exclusion Act. The image shows all the positive aspects the Chinese have to offer, but still being excluded.
300
The era that brought many changes and reforms to American society. During this time period activists and journalists tried to improve the problems of society.
The Progressive Era
300
The Statue of Liberty held this object in its original design, but some businessmen objected to it.
Broken chains
300
This Amendment gave women the right to vote
19th Amendment
300
How much of America's oil did John D. Rockefeller control?
What was the name of his company?
90%
Standard Oil
300
This group of people believed newer immigrants to the United States would steal their jobs and take over the country.
Nativists
400
When employees stop working to negotiate for higher pay or better working conditions.
Strike
400
The torch of the Statue of Liberty represents...
Liberty enlightening the world
400
Women were allowed to vote in the US for the first time in this year, however, these groups of women were still excluded from voting. Explain why.
1920
Chinese American women and Native American women
400
This businessman was involved in shipping and railroads. He helped build Grand Central Station in NYC but might be considered a robber baron.
Cornelius Vanderbilt
400
At Ellis Island, immigrants marked with a chalk "x" had to do this before entering the country
Quarantine
500
Daily Double
This photographer used his camera as a weapon against child labor. Describe some of the techniques he used in his photos.
Lewis Hine, blurred background, eye level, no adults to focus on the worker.
500
This 7th Wonder of the Ancient World was one of the inspirations for the Statue of Liberty.
The Colossus of Rhodes
500
States on this side (region) of the country were some of the first to allow women to vote.
West
500
Daily Double
This tycoon controlled the steel industry and invested in the Bessemer process. He is seen by most as a captain of industry because of his giving back to society. Which other tycoon bought his company?
Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan
500
Daily Double
This event caused large numbers of Irish people to immigrate to the United States through Ellis Island. How many Irish died and emigrated from Ireland?
The potato famine, 1 million died and 2 million emigrated.
600
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire forced working conditions to change. What were some changes made because of this tragedy?
Answers vary
600
Who designed the framework of the Statue of Liberty?
Gustave Eiffel
600
These were British laws that influenced American laws regarding women. These laws stated that women were the "property" of their father and then their husband. The laws took away a woman's identity once she was married, and stated her children belonged to her husband.
Coverture
600
This businessman funded libraries, amassed a great art collection, and was involved in banking. _____ Chase Bank bears his name.
JP Morgan
600
What were two effects of the Chinese Exclusion Act?
Chinese not given citizenship, and not allowed to immigrate to the US.