Vocab
Who are Robber Barons?
Owner of "Standard Oil," the largest monopoly in History. First ever Billionaire.
Who is John D. Rockefeller?
26th, and youngest, President of the U.S., succeeded McKinley following his assassination. Heavy involvement in economics, public works, and environmental conservation. Introduced the Square Deal, incorporating his 3 C's.
Who is Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt?
What is the Chinese Exclusion Act?
What is the term for when a union, representing a worker's group, negotiates with their business leaders for better conditions, rights, and overall contract agreements?
What is Collective Bargaining?
Big Business Leaders who's reputation is considered favorable, reinvesting wealth into public spaces, and giving back to the community.
Who are Captains of Industry?
Gained influence and wealth through popularity in the Steel Industry, his company later being sold to a banking giant. Wrote "The Gospel of Wealth," urging other wealthy people to give back to their communities in the form of investment into the public.
Who is Andrew Carnegie?
Famous Journalist who exposed social inequalities through his publication of "How the Other Half Lives," a photo and writing collection of Tenement Conditions.
Who is Jacob Riis?
This immigration center on the East Coast was known for fewer strict requirements and screenings, and a shorter wait time when compared to its West Coast counterpart.
What is Ellis Island?
National Organization of Labor Unions that represented Specialized Workers. Founded in 1886 by Samuel Gompers, sought for better financial and day-to-day improvements.
What is the American Federation of Labor (AFL)?
Journalists, who brought light to corruption and wrongdoings in different industries, and exposed them through a Journalistic approach.
Who are Muckrackers?
Influential in the Banking Space, known for purchasing other large companies, including the purchase of another Business Leader's Steel Company, merging it with other steel companies he owned.
Who is J.P. Morgan?
Founder of the NAACP, believed that African Americans should fight and protest for their rights and social equality.
Jim Crow term meaning "in fact", referring to segregation, despite not being explicitly enforced by law.
What is De Facto?
This event occurred as a result of doors being locked to prevent theft and other crime within the factory, leading to several deaths after a fire broke out within the factory walls.
What is the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire?
What is the name for the Process that streamlined, cheapened, and eased the Steel making Process?
What is the Bessemer Process?
Well-Known Railroad Tycoon who improved safety of trains through popularization of Steel Rails.
Who is Cornelius Vanderbilt?
African American Rights Advocate who believed that they should work through vocational education to earn specialized skills that would better integrate them into the workforce.
Who is Booker T. Washington.
This immigration center on the West Coast, in San Francisco, was known for having strict requirements, making it difficult for Asian Immigrants trying to enter the U.S.
What is Angel Island?
This 1886 protest, taking place in Chicago, quickly turned violent and ultimately led to the downfall of the Knights of Labor.
What are the Haymarket Square Riots?
What is the idea that only the most fit would survive through economic and political hardship
What is Social Darwinism?
Founder of a popular motor company, which he shares a name with, that shifted the automotive industry. Known for using Moving Assembly Lines, and his company's invention of their Model T.
Who is Henry Ford?
African-American Journalist who wrote "The Red Record," detailing the horrific truth behind lynching, specifically in the South (and with the KKK).
Who is Ida B. Wells?
Jim Crow term meaning "by law", referring to segregation as written by Jim Crow Laws.
What is De Jure?
This 1892 Strike was brought against the Carnegie Steel Company, leading to 10 deaths after the company attempted to break up the Strike with the introduction of Pinkerton Scab Workers.
What is the Homestead Strike?