Unit 2 Final Flashcard: Gran Divisions - Progressive Era

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Who were Andrew Carnegie and Cornelius Vanderbilt?

Back

They were industrial business owners in the late 1800s.

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Why did many people settle in the Great Plains?

Back

The region had potential for farming.

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What was the main reason for westward expansion in the late 1800s?

Back

The availability of land in the West.

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What facility did most European immigrants pass through during the late 1800s?

Back

Ellis Island.

Front

What is yellow journalism?

Back

A tactic used by the media during the Spanish-American War to exaggerate news and attract readers.

Front

What industry was Andrew Carnegie known for?

Back

The steel industry.

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What industry was Cornelius Vanderbilt known for?

Back

The railroad industry.

Front

What was the significance of Ellis Island?

Back

It was the main entry point for millions of immigrants coming to the United States.

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What was one effect of westward expansion?

Back

Increased settlement and development of the western United States.

Front

What does the term 'muckraking' refer to?

Back

Investigative journalism that exposes corruption and social issues.