A period of technological growth emerged after the Civil War and transformed American society with wide ranging new innovation. However, it was the ______________ industry that impacted the economy like no other. _____________ construction dramatically increased after the Civil War.

There were a number of political reforms attributed to the Progressive Movement. Some were aimed at the federal level and some were focused on local and state reform in order to create governmental regulations and to empower voters . One Progressive plan to empower the voters is called an __________. An __________ is a means through which people have the right to propose a new law.

The initial purpose of ________________ laws was to prevent Blacks from participating in the political process, which included voting, serving in office, and participating in jury trials. Gradually, _________________ laws were extended to include public education, transportation, and other public facilities.

The term “_______________” originated from a speech given by President Theodore Roosevelt in which he praised journalists for their role in uncovering corruption and problems often hidden from society.

The period after the Civil War was a time when businesses sought to maximize their profits by combining competing corporations into a single entity. These large consolidated companies were able to control prices, production, and sales. With controlling the vast majority of an industry, these "Robber Barons or "Captains of Industry" were able to establish a ________________.

________________ presents little or no legitimate well-researched news and instead uses eye-catching headlines to sell more newspapers. This techniques may include exaggerations of news events, scandal-mongering or sensationalism.

This book best represents what type of journalism?

A referendum is when the people vote on an issue directly rather than representatives voting on the issue in the state legislature.

________ are the organization of several businesses in the same industry and by joining forces, the _________ control production and distribution of a product or service, thereby limiting competition. Moreover, __________, allows for one company to control most of the market, which in turn can have a negative effect on the consumer.

What does this political cartoon best represent?

Approximately 1 million Asian immigrants were processed at ______________________ between 1910 and 1940.