Unit 2 Turn of Century Vocab Flashcard

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Political philosophy favoring common people over elites, aiming to change America.

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Populist

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Industrialists viewed negatively by society.

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Robber Barons

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Govt jobs awarded on merit, not politics.

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Pendleton Act

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Gateway for Asian immigration in San Francisco.

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Angel Island

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Upton Sinclair's book on immigrant lives and meatpacking practices.

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The Jungle

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Corporations controlling the market.

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Big Business

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Industrialists viewed positively for philanthropy.

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Captain of Industry

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Political organization with a boss receiving rewards for effort.

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Political Machines

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Creation of paper money; allows government to control economy by managing money supply.

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Monetary Policies

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Gateway for European immigration to the U.S.

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Ellis Island