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Industrialization
This was the urbanization of many cities. This made the economy boom and more factories were put up. -
Populism and Progressivism
Populists were mainly aggrieved farmers who advocated radical reforms, the Progressives were urban, middle-class reformers who wanted to increase the role of government in reform while maintaining a capitalist economy. Populism arose in in last decade of the 19th century, whereas Progressivism was a campaign initiated in the early 20th century. -
Tenement
These are run down rooms forming a separated residence within a home or apartment. It helps to privately live with many. They're like roommates. -
Bessemer Steel Productions
This was the first non-expensive industrial process for mass production of steel from molten pig iron before the furnace was developed. -
Nativism
This was adopted protecting the interests of native-born or established US residents against those of immigrants. It's the revival or perpetuation of an indigenous culture especially in opposition to acculturation. The increase of immigration gave significant social changes and huge disparities in wealth between the rich and the poor. -
Robber Barons (Captains of Industry)
America's successful industrialists during the 19th century. sometimes attributed to any successful businessman. These people amassed wealth during the economic and industrial growth post civil war. This term was made positive from a book in 1843. -
Susan B. Anthony
Her work in the temperance movement. Women needed the vote if they were to influence public affairs. She is remembered for her advocacy for women's rights and as a founder of the Suffrage movement. Beginning of women's rights for Susan B 1852 -
Knights of Labor
first important national labour organization in the US. It originated as a secret organization meant to protect its members from employer retaliations. -
The Gilded Age
It was a time of extreme growth. Economics and Industrialization grew rapidly and successfully. -
Great Railroad Strike of 1887
This began in Western Virginia. This was caused by the third pay cut in Railroad wages of Baltimore and Ohio. -
Settlement House
It was important reform institutions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They provided educational, recreational, and other social services to the community. Like a community center. -
American Federation of Labor
Fought for tangible economic gains, such as higher wages, shorter hours, and better conditions, in addition to staying out of politics. Distracted the people from the Knights of Labor. -
Alexander Graham Bell
Invented the first telephone. The paten was to create fast wire transmission of speech and communication. -
Samuel Gompers
Founded the American Federation of Labor. He served as the organization's president. The mission was to only have people that are trained and have experience with challenging work then they get the ability. Those without the experience or training have a higher risk of messing up or getting hurt. This was basically a safety precaution. -
Haymarket Riot
It was the outcome of a bombing at a labor demonstration. It was a seemingly peaceful protest until a bomb was thrown. -
Interstate Commerce Act
Was a law that was created to regulate the railroad industry, particularly it's monopolistic practices. -
Ida B Wells
An African-American journalist, abolitionist and feminist who led a anti-lynching crusade in the 1890's. She went on to found and become integral in groups striving for African American justice. -
Jacob Riis
A social reformer, "muckraking" journalist and social documentary photographer. He is known for using his photographic and journalistic talents to help the impoverished in New York City. The impoverished New Yorkers were some of his most prolific writings and photography. He endorsed the implementation of "model tenements" in NY. -
Sherman Antitrust Act
Prohibits trusts. It was the first measure passed by the US Congress to prohibit trusts. -
Homestead Strike of 1892
Of course was a labor strike. Workers belonging to the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers struck the Carnegie Steel Company at Homestead, Pa. to protest a proposed wage cut. -
Eugene V. Debbs
President of the American Railway Union. His union conducted a successful strike for higher wages against the Great Northern Railway in1894. He gained greater renown when he went to jail for his role in leading the Chicago Pullman Pallace Car Company Strke. -
Pullman Strike of 1894
When the Pullman railroad car company laid off workers and cut down their wages, the American Railway Union led a national strike. It shut down the country's railroad system. George Pullman called on the federal government to break the strike that then got the trains running again. -
William Jennings Bryan
He was an American orator and politician. He emerged as a dominant force in the Democratic party and ran unsuccessful three times for Presidency. He starred at the 1896 Democratic convention with his Cross of Gold speech that favored free silver. -
Initiative, Referendum and Recall
There are three powers designated to allow voters by petition to propose or repeal legislation or remove and elected official from the office. -
Klondike Gold Rush
This was a migration of about one hundred thousand prospectors to the Klondike region. This was in Canada. -
Andrew Carnegie
Scottish industrialist that led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. He was often identified as one of the richest people. He has the fourth highest amount given to charity among the greatest philanthropists. ($9.5 Billion) -
Political Machines
A political group in which an authoritative boss or small group gets the support of supporters and campaign workers, who receive rewards for their efforts. The machine's power is based on the ability of the workers to get out the vote for their candidates on election day. {tweed} -
Theodore Roosevelt
The 26th US President. Formed a domestic program on conservation, control, etc. called Square Deal. -
Industrial Workers of the World
Formed with 43 groups who opposed the policies of American Federation of Labour, formed the radical labour organisation, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). The IWW's goal was to promote worker solidarity in the revolutionary struggle to overthrow the employing class. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Prevented bad products, produce, and drugs from being out on the shelves. They were not to be sold, manufactured or transported. -
Upton Sinclair
An American writer who wrote nearly 100 books and other works of several genres. The Jungle is a book he wrote and it was about Muckraking the Meat-Packing Industry. His description of diseased, rotten, and contaminated meat shocked the public and lead to new federal food and safety laws. -
Muckrackers
These people exposed problems. Things like political corruption, child labor, safety issues with workers. Their work increased the amount of support for progressivism which helped in favor of all the above problems. T. Roosevelt made a speech with the term in Washington D.C.. -
Dollar Diplomacy
This was a form of American foreign policy to extend it's goals in Latin American and East Asia through use of it's economic power by guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries. -
16th Amendment
An important amendment that allows the federal government to collect an income tax from all Americans. Other taxes like house / property tax are direct taxes by the Constitution and would have to be divided back among the states. -
17th Amendment
This leaned the US toward direct democracy. It granted the people the right to directly vote and elect the senators. -
Federal Reserve Act
This act of congress created and established the federal reserve system. The goal was to create a more stable and flexible monitory and financial system. It basically started the central banking system. -
18th Amendment
It did not prohibit the consumption of alcohol, but rather simply the sale, manufacture and transport alcoholic beverages. So basically it banned the sale and drinking of alcohol in the US. It was a huge fail. -
19th Amendment
Guaranteed women the right to vote!!!!!! It prohibited any US Citizen to deny women the right to vote. -
Tea Pot Dome Scandal
This was a bribery scandal that got out about the admin of US Presidents Warren G. -
Clarence Darrow
Civil liberties advocate and lawyer. He defended Scopes in the trial between religion and modern ideals. It was also called the "Monkey Trial" -
Jane Addams
Known as the "mother" of social work. She was an activist/reformer and a leader in women's suffrage and world peace. Named a co-winner of the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize. -
Social Gospel
This was a religious movement, the protestant branch of Christianity, began to tie salvation and good works together. They believed that people should follow the foot steps of Jesus Christ.
