Western Expansion
Aimed to expand the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
What is Manifest Destiny?
John D. Rockefeller (oil) and Andrew Carnegie (steel).
Who were major industrialists (robber barons/ Captains of Industry)?
Journalists who exposed corruption and social issues, raising public awareness and prompting reform
Who were the Muckrakers?
The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor.
What started the Spanish American War?
They provided new forms of entertainment and shared national experiences, shaping public opinion and trends.
What was radio and cinema?
It facilitated trade, travel, and the movement of people, boosting economic growth.
What is the Transcontinental Railroad?
It was a law that prohibited Chinese immigration due to economic competition and racial prejudice.
What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?
Aim was to secure the right to vote for women.
What was the women's suffrage movement?
A volunteer cavalry led by Theodore Roosevelt that fought in the Battle of San Juan Hill.
Who were the Rough Riders?
The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban centers in the North for better opportunities and to escape Jim Crow laws.
What was the Great Migration?
This was started by farmers to address issues like railroad monopolies and unfair pricing, leading to political action and reforms.
What was the Granger movement?
This led to overcrowded tenements, poor sanitation, and difficult working conditions.
What was urbanization?
This worked to combat racial discrimination and promote civil rights through legal challenges and advocacy.
What was the NAACP?
This ended the Spanish-American War and resulted in U.S. acquisition of territories like Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
What was the Treaty of Paris (1898)?
It raised tariffs on imports, leading to reduced international trade and worsening the Great Depression.
What was the Smoot-Hawley Tariff?
Aimed to assimilate American Indians by allotting them individual plots of land, undermining tribal identity.
What was the Dawes Act?
Aimed to prevent monopolies and promote fair competition in business.
What was the Sherman Antitrust Act?
He vigorously enforced antitrust laws to break up monopolies and promote fair competition.
Who was Teddy Roosevelt?
Unrestricted submarine warfare, the Zimmerman Telegram, and economic ties to Allies.
What were the causes for American entry into World War I?
It celebrated Black culture and arts, influencing literature, music, and social attitudes toward race.
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
Created a cycle of debt and poverty, limiting economic independence for African American farmers.
This involves acquiring similar companies to increase market share, while another involves controlling all aspects of production from raw materials to sales.
What is Horizontal and Vertical Integration?
It established regulations to ensure the safety and labeling of food and medications, significantly improving public health.
What was the Pure Food and Drug Act?
This led to isolationist sentiments and reluctance to join international organizations like the League of Nations.
What was the Treaty of Versailles (1919)?
Economic hardship forced families to adapt, often resulting in increased roles for women in the workforce and changing gender norms.
What was the Great Depression?