Period 6 Review_AP

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Who was Carnegie and why was he important?

Back

A steel industry leader who revolutionized production.

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What is vertical integration?

Back

A business strategy to control all aspects of production.

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Who were the Knights of Labor and what was the Haymarket Affair?

Back

A labor organization; a violent protest in Chicago.

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How did the Nativists respond to the “new immigrants”?

Back

Opposed them and promoted restrictive policies.

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How did the railroad grow and expand and why was it important?

Back

It connected the East and West coasts, facilitating trade and travel.

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What was the transcontinental railroad?

Back

A railroad that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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How are time zones and railroads connected?

Back

Railroads led to the creation of standardized time zones.

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What was the Interstate Commerce Commission?

Back

A regulatory body to oversee railroad operations.

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Who was Boss Tweed and why was he important?

Back

A political leader known for corruption.

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What was the Panic of 1873?

Back

A financial crisis that led to a depression.