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Thy black cylindric body, golden brass and silvery steel,
Thy ponderous side-bars, parallel and connecting rods, gyrating, shuttling at thy sides,
Thy metrical, now swelling pant and roar, now tapering in the distance,
Thy great protruding head-light fix’d in front,
Thy long, pale, floating vapor-pennants, tinged with delicate purple,
The dense and murky clouds out-belching from thy smoke-stack,
Thy knitted frame, thy springs and valves, the tremulous twinkle of thy wheels,
Thy train of cars behind, obedient, merrily following,
Through gale or calm, now swift, now slack, yet steadily careering;
Type of the modern—emblem of motion and power—pulse of the continent,
For once come serve the Muse and merge in verse, even as here I see thee,
With storm and buffeting gusts of wind and falling snow,
By day thy warning ringing bell to sound its notes,
By night thy silent signal lamps to swing.
TO WHAT INNOVATION IS WALT WHITMAN PAYING TRIBUTE TO IN THIS POEM?
Electricity
Elevator
Railroad
Airplane
During the Great Migration, people moved ________ to the ________
East west
West East
South North
North South
What were some PUSH factors
Jim Crow Laws
Poverty
Inflation
All of these
What are some PULL factors
Job opportunities/
education
adventure
All of these
Better housing
The time between 1870 and 1900 (late 1800s) during which the population and economy grew quickly along with political and corporate corruption. "The rich got richer at the expense of the poor"
Laissez-Faire
American Foundations
Gilded Age
Monopoly
The exclusive possession or control of an industry in order to control prices of products.
Monopoly
Nativism
Political Machine
Corporation
This helped US steel production grow
kerosene porcess
air brakes
Bessemer process
West process
Increased (a) led to cities becoming more (b) in the late 1800s.
JD Rockefeller
-founded Standard Oil
-created a monopoly on oil
-Richest man to ever live
JP Morgan
-established the banking industry
- financier
- buys out Carnegie in 1901
Andrew Carnegie
- takes over steel industry
- wrote the "Gospel of Wealth"
- used the Bessemer process
Cornelius Vanderbilt
- railroad industry
- made a fortune on shipping goods
-promoted the use of railroads
The time between 1870 and 1900 (late 1800s) during which the population and economy grew quickly along with political and corporate corruption. "The rich got richer at the expense of the poor"
Laissez-Faire
American Foundations
Gilded Age
Monopoly
The exclusive possession or control of an industry in order to control prices of products.
Monopoly
Nativism
Political Machine
Corporation
This helped US steel production grow
kerosene porcess
air brakes
Bessemer process
West process
Increased (a) led to cities becoming more (b) in the late 1800s.
JD Rockefeller
-founded Standard Oil
-created a monopoly on oil
-Richest man to ever live
JP Morgan
-established the banking industry
- financier
- buys out Carnegie in 1901
Andrew Carnegie
- takes over steel industry
- wrote the "Gospel of Wealth"
- used the Bessemer process
Cornelius Vanderbilt
- railroad industry
- made a fortune on shipping goods
-promoted the use of railroads
A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes
Philanthropists
Entrepreneur
Good person
Tycoon
Many immigrants found work as-
unskilled labor in factories
farmers on the Great Plains
skilled craftsmen
Educators
What is the main idea of the cartoon?
Political Corruption
Laissez Faire
Monopoly
Social Darwinism
What factor most led to the growth of the steel industry?
Laissez faire economics
New production techniques
Labor unions
The need for a new building material
What was an important effect of the invention of the light bulb?
Machines were able to be more efficient
Products were created on the assembly line
Factories could extend working hours
Businesses hired more skilled workers
The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor developed in response to the----
Increased need to protect worker interests
decreased power of political machines
increased demand for skilled workers
decreased profitability of the agricultural sector.
The growth of cities is called:
assimilation
ruralization
mechanization
urbanization
Between 1860 and 1900, a primary cause of migration from rural to urban areas was ____.
inflationary pressure on crop prices
lack of rural housing as building slowed
increasing economic opportunity in cities
government resettlement policies
From this image, who is in control of the US lawmakers.
Large monopolies
small private business
political machines
labor unions
These were journalists who wrote book and articles that exposed corruption in business and government:
Progressives
Muckrakers
Sensationalists
Investigative reporters
This time period focused on social and political reforms in the United States in the early 1900s:
Civil War Era
Industrialization Era
Progressive Era
Reconstruction Era
This U.S. president made significant contributions to breaking up big business during the Progressive Era:
Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Why did the Progressive Era grow in the United States?
because of the negative impact of industrialization
because of the negative impact of the civil war
because industrial tycoons were appalled by the conditions of factories
because the American people were disillusioned by WWI
What goal are you trying to achieve if you're looking to make urban reforms?
getting rid of a capitalistic economy
eliminating political machines/bosses
conservation of natural resources
ending racial discrimination
Why did we want to get rid of political machines?
it was too easy to be corrupt and it was considered to be undemocratic
people didn't participate in the elections
there wasn't anyone willing to become a part of the machines
most people thought they were too much like a labor union
People who were trying to get the 19th Amendment passed were supporting what?
Right to vote for 18 year olds
Right to vote for African Americans
Right to vote for women
Right to vote for those in prison
Those who wanted to make economic reform may have been concerned about which issue?
the influence of monopolies and trusts
eliminating political machines/bosses
conservation of natural resources
ending racial discrimination
What was the name of the political machine in NYC in the 1800s?
Rockefeller Hall
Carnegie Hall
Ordway Hall
Tammany Hall
Someone who uses their position as an elected official to engage in fraudulent activities could be accused of:
being corrupt
being ambitious
being controlling
being monopolistic
Women like Alice Paul participated in which movement?
African American suffrage
Immigrant rights
Women's suffrage
Prohibition
People like W.E.B. du Bois participated in the movement against what?
Racism
Women's suffrage
Child Labor
Prohibition
What was Jacob Riis reveal to the public through his book, How The Other Half Lives?
living conditions of the tenement buildings in New York
working conditions of a textile mill
food production of a meatpacking plant
medical care of soldiers in WWI
What does the power of referendum give voters the right to do?
select a candidate to run in the general election
to propose a law by getting signatures on a petition
remove elected officials from public office
to approve or reject a law (especially one that imposes taxes)
Which of the following is an example of a federal reform made during the Progressive Era?
taking over city utilities
establishing national parks
creating settlement houses in poor communities
providing jobs for young, single men
What territorial acquisition was labeled “Seward’s Folly” by the American public?
Hawaii
Alaska
Philippines
Cuba
What is the takeover of weaker nations by stronger nations called?
Imperialism
Defense
Free Market
Nationalism
American planters living in what area overthrew the local government and subsequently requested annexation to the United States?
Cuba
Nicaragua
Hawaii
Philippines
Industrialists supported U.S. imperialism because they were interested in finding new:
defenses.
markets.
imperialism.
allies.
Many Americans supported American expansion for reasons of:
national defense.
missionary work.
spreading Christianity.
gaining territory.
This term is used to describe a type of sensational journalism that was popular in the late 1800s.
Yellow Journalism
tabloids
broadcast Journalism
Trade Journalism
In 1898, the United States declared war on:
Spain
Cuba
Philippines
Mexico
As a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States acquired control over all of the following territories EXCEPT:
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Mexico
Philippines
What happened to the U.S.S. Maine?
It was sunk accidentally by friendly fire.
It was captured by Filipino rebels.
It was blockaded by Russian vessels.
It exploded in Havana Harbor.
All of the following are associated with the Spanish-American War EXCEPT:
Teddy Roosevelt
poor conditions for soldiers.
U.S. acquisition of Hawaii
Cuba
The Platt Amendment prevented _________ from incurring a large debt and prevented it from making treaties that might threaten their independence.
Panama
Mexico
Haiti
Cuba
The United States took a more active role in world affairs during President Roosevelt's time in office.
True
False
The Panama Canal...
linked the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
linked the Mississippi River with the Gulf of Mexico.
linked the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Oceans.
linked the Gulf of Mexico with the Mediterranean Sea.
The Roosevelt Corollary...
Was the name of the treaty ending the Russo-Japanese War
Stated U.S. intentions to intervene in Latin America if their stability was threatened
Was the term for the agreement between the U.S. and Cuba regarding its independence
Stated U.S. intentions to build a canal in Panama
The Open Door Policy dealt with __________ issues in China.
territory
political
trade
border
What type of foreign policy is associated with William Howard Taft?
Big Stick Philosophy
Dollar Diplomacy
Moral Diplomacy
Open Door Policy
What type of foreign policy is associated with Woodrow Wilson?
Dollar Diplomacy
Big Stick Philosophy
Moral Diplomacy
Open Door Policy
President Taft attempted to gain control over:
Nicaraguan Democracy.
Russian and Chinese railways.
Cuban Rebels.
spheres of influence in China.
Which President opposed U.S. intervention in foreign nations?
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
William Mckinley
What idea was the basis for American isolationism?
Roosevelt Corrolary
Taft Diplomacy
Wilson's Fourteen Points
Monroe Doctrine
Why did the US want to stay neutral? (Select all that apply)
Americans came from all the countries fighting.
Many Americans thought that America was too weak to join the war.
They wanted to stay out of European problems.
Britain and Germany asked America to stay out.
How was the US still involved in WWI even if they were not fighting?
They sold supplies to many of the countries fighting.
They sent letters to world leaders asking them to stop fighting
American men joined the French army to fight.
The American army trained with many of the countries to prepare to go to war.
Why did Germany sink American ships?
Because they thought the US was a secret member of the Triple Entente.
They wanted to stop supplies from reach Britain and France.
They saw America as a natural enemy.
They were not very good at telling American ships from British ones.
Why were Americans so upset about the sinking of the Lusitania?
It made America look bad, since we were trading with Britain.
Many innocent civilians were killed.
The Lusitania was very expensive and many people had invested in it.
Most Americans actually did not care about the sinking.
What does this political cartoon tell us about the Zimmerman Telegram.
German-Americans sent bombs in the mail to discourage America joining the war.
The Germans did not mean to send the telegram.
Instead of keeping America out of the war, it back-fired and got America to join faster.
Americans wanted to bomb Germany afterwards.
What part of the Zimmerman Telegram is this political cartoon talking about?
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Germany's hope that America won't join the war.
Germany's promise of land if Mexico joins their side.
Plans to convince Russia to fight on their side.
After WWI, many Americans wanted...?
to become more involved in global issues.
go back to isolationism and neutrality.
conquer parts of Europe
adopt French customs
Suffrage for African American men, suffrage for women, and suffrage for 18 year old's were formally obtained by _____
By granting citizenship to immigrants
By passing antitrust legislation
By ratifying constitutional amendments
By engaging in an international conflict
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
(a)
Immigrants mainly came to the United States in the hopes of ______
Joining the Nativist movement
Obtaining the right to vote in elections
of finding jobs and business opportunities
All are correct
Who was the founder of the "Back to Africa" movement?
Marcus Garvey
W.E.B. DuBoise
Ida B. Wells
Booker T. Washington
How did Marcus Garvey MOST impact African Americans in the early 1900s?
By desegregating neighborhoods in urban areas
By promoting black cultural pride and economic independence
By urging blacks to accept low paying jobs
By supporting the use of violence to overthrow government and win reforms
Which action opposed the civil rights advances that the Reconstruction amendments had promised?
The temperance movement
The passage of antitrust legislation
The conservation movment
The passage of Jim Crow laws
How did the role of women in society change in the 1920s?
They were allowed to participate in the political process
They were allowed to attend public schools
The were allowed to own property
They were allowed to serve in combat roles in the military
What made the flapper movement popular among young women?
A decline in the number of women working in urban areas
a shift away from the traditional roles of women
an increase in the use of credit cards
A decreae in crime associated with prohibition
True of false: Henry Ford's use of the assembly line in the production of automobiles made them too expensive to purchase.
True
False
How did F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby reflect a significant turning point in American history?
It depicts the reaction to victory in the Spanish American war
It portrays the changing social norms of the Jazz Age
It describes the experiences of immigrant workers during the Gilded Age
It details the industrial progress of the post-World War I era
Which aspect of life during the 1920s most likely caused the decade to be labeled the "Roaring Twenties"?
technological improvement
social change
political reform
Social changes
The Scopes Monkey trial reflected the _____
reform spirit of the Progressive movment
relations between blacks and whites improving
Conflict between old and new American ideals (religion vs science)
countries growing respect for communism
The 18th amendment lead to a
decrease in crime and respect for law enforcement
increase in crime and disrespect for law enforcement
The Harlem Renaissance can best be described as a
renewal of religious fundamentalism
revival of Dutch culture in New York City
new era in Broadway musicals
black expression of racial heritage
A major reason for the emergence of a "consumer culture" in the 1920s was that
minimum-wage laws expanded buying power
advertising and installment payments encouraged buying
the federal government encouraged labor to unionize
enforcement of antitrust laws resulted in higher prices
The Harlem Renaissance ________ recognition of African-American writers and musicians.
Increased
decreased
The teapot dome scandal, scopes monkey trial, and harlem renaissance all took place during the
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
The purpose of the NAACP and the Anti-defamation League was primarily a response to
abolition and temperance
militarism and colonialism
Racism and prejudice
nationalism and patriotism
Which amendment ended prohibition?
(a)
Which characteristic of the 1920s is best illustrated by the Red Scare, the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti, and the activities of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK)?
Increased nativism
belief in unlimited progress
growth in humanitarian causes
faith in big business
The fear of communists and the Palmer Raids are associated with the
Volstead Act
Red Scare
KKK
Scopes Trial
True or False: After WWI America went back to isolationism and restricted the number of immigrants allowed to enter the United States
False
True
True or False: Wealth was unevenly distributed among the population of the United States.
True
False
Identify the location of the Klondike Gold Rush
Sensationalized news stories that helped contribute to the start of the Spanish American War
Yellow Journalism
Letter written to Mexico asking them to invade United States
Zimmerman Note/telegraph
Explosion in Havana Harbor and cause of the Spanish American war
USS Maine
style of fighting during World War I
Trench warfare
Cause of U.S. involvement in World War I
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Who was the leader of the Tammany Hall political machine? (a)
This muckraker inspired the creation of the Food and Drug Administration, the Meat Inspection Act, and the Pure Food and Drug Act (a)
Period of time beginning in 1929 and lasting through the 1930s where people lost jobs and didn’t have enough food; the economy took a downfall
The Great Depression
The Great Recession
The New Deal
President (Republican) during the 1929 stock market crash. Believed cities, states, and banks should try to lead in the recovery before the federal government because the fear of a growing national debt. Did little to improve the economy
President Herbert Hoover
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
The New Deal
takes place when many depositors decide to withdraw their money at one time.
bank run
Stock Market Crash
long bull market
October 29, 1929 Stock Market crash
Black Tuesday
Black Friday
Black Market
shantytowns, communities of makeshift shacks on unused or public land nicknamed after President Herbert Hoover
Hoovervilles
Rooseveltvilles
margin call
drought-related conditions in the Great Plains states.
Dust Bowl
Acai Bowl
Duster
agricultural migrant workers in California who came from Oklahoma.
Okies
Pokies
Dust Bowl
helped Americans recover from the Depression
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
President Herbert Hoover
Dust Bowl
Roosevelt’s policies for ending the Depression
New Deal
Real Deal
Square Deal
Direct talks FDR held with the American people to let them know his plan
Fireside Chats
IG Chat
Radio Talks
closing the remaining banks before bank runs could put them out of business
Bank Holiday
Bank Run
Margin Call
Program that provided aid to people with disabilities and pensions for retired workers
Social Security
Civilian Conservation Corps
Works Progress Administration
