USH Final Exam Part 2

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What were difficulties related to life on the frontier during Western Expansion?

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Harsh weather, lack of amenities, threat of attacks, isolation, limited medical care

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How did the West benefit women?

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Women in the West gained more rights and opportunities, including access to education, employment, and suffrage.

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What were various difficulties faced by Native Americans?

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Displacement, loss of culture, disease, warfare, forced assimilation

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What is the Merrill Land Grant Act?

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A law passed in 1862 granting federally controlled land to states for the establishment of colleges specializing in agriculture and mechanical arts.

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What was the Homestead Act?

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The Homestead Act was a law that granted 160 acres of free land in the western United States to individuals who met certain criteria.

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What is Social Darwinism and its view on rich vs poor people?

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Social Darwinism views rich people as superior and deserving of their wealth, while poor people are seen as inferior and deserving of their poverty.

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What is the difference between a Robber Baron & Captain of Industry?

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Robber Baron gained wealth unethically, while Captain of Industry gained wealth through innovation and philanthropy.

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What is the Gospel of Wealth?

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An article written by Andrew Carnegie in 1889 advocating for wealthy individuals to use their wealth for the greater good.

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What work place conditions lead to the rise of Labor Unions?

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Poor working conditions such as long hours, low pay, lack of job security, and unsafe environments.

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What is the difference between Horizontal and Vertical Alignment with regard to business practices during the Gilded Age?

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Horizontal alignment focused on consolidating companies within the same industry, while vertical alignment involved controlling different stages of production within one industry.