Homestead act
he signed the Homestead act
President Lincoln
Who signed the Railway Act
President Lincoln
As companies grew what also grew in numbers during this time
Monoplies
what pushed immigrants to America between 1880 to 1920
religious persecution
Why were the Buffalo killed of in the west
to destroy the Native American way of life
How much land was given in Homestead Act
up to 160 Acres
What 2 companies were given grants for the railway
Union and Central pacific
What new invention from Edison helped advance technology
Light bulb
Between 1880-1920 how many immigrants came to America
18 million
What political problem plagued the government at all levels
corruption
What year was the Act signed
1862
When did the work begin in California
1863
What was formed to help with pay an working conditions
Unions
If immigrants were sick could they be sent back home
yes
The Fight for "Women's rights" was led by whom
Susan B Anthony
What purpose was the land given?
improve it and live there
What was used as explosive during the build
Nitro glycerin
What slogan was used to bring support to workers
"8 hours of work"
"Crowded tenements" refers to what place
Where immigrants lived
What was the "Jim Crow law" intended to do?
Segregation
Between what years was the Progressive Era?
1840 - 1890
In what state was the Golden spike driven in
Utah
What strike happened in 1894 that brought troops to stop the violence
The Pullman Strike
At what two places did immigrants arrive?
Ellis island and Angel Island
What act sought to assimilate Native Americans
Dawes Act