Mod 2 Westward Expansion & Industrialization (Advanced)

Front

Which political party supported bimetallism?

Back

Populists

Front

Which political party supported the gold standard?

Back

Republicans

Front

Public outrage after many women died in a fire at the ______________________________ factory led to the creation of a task force to study factory working conditions.

Back

Triangle Shirtwaist

Front

Why did workers form unions?

Back

To improve working conditions

Front

How did the U.S. government change its policy toward Native American land during the 1850s?

Back

It created new treaties that defined specific boundaries for each tribe.

Front

Why was the town of Abilene, Kansas, important to the cattle industry?

Back

It became a shipping yard for cattle because trails and railroads came together there.

Front

What would be the final job of a cowboy’s working season?

Back

The cowboy transported the cattle over land to cow towns.

Front

How was life for women different in the West?

Back

Women in the West worked alongside men as equals.

Front

Why did George Pullman create a town that provided for the basic needs of his workers?

Back

He thought it was the best way to ensure a stable workforce.

Front

How did the Bessemer process improve manufacturing?

Back

It provided an efficient process to create a flexible,v rust-resistant metal.