Vocab
The belief that Americans were responsible for civilizing and taming the country from coast to coast.
What is Manifest Destiny.
This Sioux leader lead his tribe in defiance against the United States government.
Who is Sitting Bull.
an area of land designated for and managed by a particular Native American tribe.
What is a reservation.
With this invention factories were able to run at night and people could enjoy entertainment after the sun went down.
nsurance for employees injured while on the job, providing assistance for medical care and loss of income
What is workman's compensation.
A movement that developed in the late 1800s that required immigrants to assimilate and give up foreign customs.
What is the Americanization Movement.
This Irish immigrant was responsible for using the bessemer process to change the steel industry forever.
Who is Andrew Carnegie.
A ceremonial dance performed by some native Americans who believed the dance would summon a deliverer who would restore their world
What is the Ghost Dance.
This man known as the "Wizard of Menlo Park" Filed over 2,000 patents throughout his life.
Who is Thomas Edison.
This labor union focused heavily on social reform and was the only major union to allow African American and women members.
What is the Knights of Labor.
Nonunion workers willing to cross strike lines in order to work.
This person developed Hull House in one of Chicago's poorest neighborhoods to help the less fortunate.
Who is Jane Addams.
The Nez Perce leader who lead his tribe to the Canadian border, but was captured only miles before crossing. He famously said "I Will Fight No More Forever"
Who is Chief Joseph.
This invention allowed buildings to grow beyond five stories and reach for the sky.
What is the elevator.
This labor union was the first to unite an entire industry.
What is the American Railway Union.
a system proposed by which farmers would store their crops in silos until prices rose and the government would lend the farmer money to buy new seeds for the next year’s crops
What is the subtreasury system.
This president was a strong supporter of progressive legislation to fight corruption in politics and industry.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt.
The greatest defeat during the Native American Wars for the US Army occurred when General Custer lead his 200 troops against 2,000 Native Americans.
What is the Battle of Little Bighorn.
This African American inventor encouraged the diversification of crops in the south by inventing uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes.
Who is George Washington Carver.
This organization was co-founded by Jane Addams and Web DuBois to support African American rights.
What is the NAACP.
A procedure in which a company takes control of all phases of production from start to finish
What is vertical integration.
This person was America's first oil tycoon.
Who is John D. Rockefeller.
This event along the Sand Creek River demonstrated that peace between Native Americans and the settlers was unstable.
What is the Sand Creek Massacre
The development of this transportation allowed large cities to grow.
What is the railroads.
This tragedy lead to stricter safety protocols in factories.
What is the Triangle Waist Coat Factory fire.