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Industrialization
The process by which the economy is transformed by agricultural in the process of manufacturing goods. Usually by upgrading to a new power source and the use of machinery. This is what advances technology in society. -
Populism and Progressivism
The idea that the government can be used to better society. Populism arose in the late 19th century. Populism came during the 20th century -
Bessemer Process
The process of making steel. This invoved the molting of the iron and the cooling process. This method has been used in factories and seen being used by blacksmiths. -
Susan B Athony
Susan B Anthony was a Women’s Rights Activist. She was born into family who influenced Social equality. She petitioned against slavery at 17. She lead the Women’s right movement of Women’s suffrage. -
Upton Sinclair
Sinclair was an American writer. He wrote many books in many genres. He wrote many books such as The Jungle, Dragon’s Teeth, and World’s End. He was also a Socialist activist. -
Monroe Doctrine
Issued by President James Monroe. The Monroe Doctrine issued warning to any country looking to harm the U.S. The Doctrine issued the basic structure of any foreign policy. -
Nativism
The policy of protecting the interests of native inhabitants. This was made for the incoming immigrants from Germany and Ireland. However it ended up dying out by 1847 -
Indian Removal Act
Passed by Andrew Jackson, the Indian removal at was a law required native american tribes to give up their traditional culture and convert to american civilization. This outlawed Indians to perform dances, practice their religion, and speak their language. -
Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish American industrialist. He was one of the wealthiest businessman in the early 19th century. He was known as a philanthropist and his investments in a steel tycoon. -
Captains of Industry
Industrialists who benefitted from society. The List of these people included John D Rockefeller, Andrew Carneige, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford. People who gained wealth during the industrial revolution. -
Manifest Destiny
The expansion of colonies migrating to the west. The belief that God almighty wanted the U.S to expand to the west. This lead to a lot of travelers and settlers migrating and conflicts with Native Americans. -
Eugene V. Debbs
Eugene was a former Candidate for the 1912 U.S Presidency. He ran in the Socialist Party. He opposed Woodrow Wilson. His campaign was strong, however he lost the election. -
Clarence Narrow
Clarence Darrow was a lawyer and a member of the American Civil Liberties Union. In 1912 he took a case to defend two union troops accused of murder in the explosion of the Los Angeles building. During the case he was caught bribing the jury which led to a major downfall of his law career. -
Theodore Roosevelt
The 26th president of the U.S
He negotiated to end the Russo Japanese War. His foreign policies was that the U.S can "Speak softly and carry a big stick". He was a republican candidate. He is also on Mount Rushmore. -
Willam Jennings Bryan
William Jennings was an American public speaker and politician. He actually ran for us president three times as a Democrat. He ran in the 1896 presidential election. He also served as President Woodrow Wilson's secretary of state. -
Jane Addams
Jane Addams was a well known leader in Women's Suffrage. She co founded Chicago's Hull House, a home poor immigrants and settlers. -
Homestead Act
The Homestead act provided an opportunity for settlers to live in the expanded land. This was passed by Abraham Lincoln. If a person was to stay in a piece of land for 5 years, they would then gain ownership of the land. -
Ida B Wells
Ida B Wells was an African American journalist and newspaper editor. She was an activist for the civil rights movement and was one of the founders of the NAACP. She made her her causes were not unheard. She would take her campaigns to the white house. -
Muckraker
"Muckrakers" a name given to writers and journalists who exposed political corruption. Muckrakers made sure that whatever issue they were talking about, the news was spread using news articles and books. One of these Muckrakers was Upton Sinclair, who wrote a book called "The Jungle" which exposed abuses to workers in the meat packing industry. Also "The Bitter cry of the Children" by John Spargo was a book written to show hardships by child laborers. -
The Gilded Age
The gilded age was a time of serous social problems being hid. Gilded means to coat with a layer of gold. People and corporations were corrupt, but was glittering with a cover hiding the evil underneath. -
Social Gospel
Christian faith practiced as a call, not just a personal conversion. A social reform movement and betterment of a society based on biblical principles. The movement was changing government rules based on religious morals such as abolishment of child labor, a living wage, and factory regulation. People who started this movement were Liberal Protestant Ministers and Charles Monrow]e Sheldon's book "In his steps, What would Jesus Do?" -
Immigration & the American Dream
The American Dream is that every U.S citizen should have equal opportunity for success. Immigration is citizens from another country come and moving to another place. Immigrants saw the American dream as a new opportunity for a better life. They brought themselves and their families with them to escape poverty or war violence in their homeland. -
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
A federal bill signed by President Chester A. Arthur. It prohibited any immigrants from Asian descendant to come and migrate to the U.S. No Chinese Immigrant could settle and live in the U.S. -
Haymarket Riot
A labor protest rally in Chicago Haymarket square turned into a violent riot after somebody threw a bomb at police officials. There was a casualty of at least 8 people. Men convicted of the bombing were viewed as martyrs. -
Dawes Act
The Dawes act allowed the President to take land that was already owned by Native Americans and divide it so the U.S can have different sections of the land. Natives were allowed to keep small parts of their land. However the government had complete ownership of the land and had the final say of what happened to it. -
Initiative, Referendum, Recall
Initiative, Referendum, and Recall is the abilities that voters have.
Initiative is the process that enables citizens to bypass the legislature. Referendum is the measure of voters and their approval. Recall is the process that allows citizens to remove and replace a public official by the end of their term. -
Klondike Gold Rush
The Klondike Gold Rush was the migration of almost 100,00 prospectors to the Klondike region of Yukon in Canada. Three men, Jim Mason, Dawson Charlie, and George Washington found gold in the Klondike river. The news lead to the rush of people looking to get their hands on the gold. -
Yellow Journalism
Journalism is journaling based on exaggeration. When new article writes stretch or exaggerate an event to make it seem more of a big deal. This is a common technique used in newscast companies to gain popularity. -
Political Machines
An organization which a boss or small group commands a group of business and supporters. How simple beliefs can have a large group of supporters backing up one person. This causes the political competition between the opposing parties. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
News about food processing and insanitation in food factories led to new health regulations. Food factories now had regulations to clean meat and improve working environment that manufactures the food. Medical drugs had to be altered to avoid misbranding or poison. -
Dollar Diplomacy
The use of a country's financial power to show it's influence to other countries. This includes Foreign polices, national achievements, and economic levels. How the country can compete with other countries. -
16th Amendment
The congress has the ability to collect on any tax. Anything can be taxed. Money that is collected from taxes are used so the government can create buildings, bridges, pay law officials, and funding for major government projects. -
17 Amendment
The U.S Senate is made up of two senators from each state. The service time for a Senator is six years. Senators used to be voted by the state legislature however now each senator is elected by the people. -
Federal Reserve Act
At the time, the nation was going under financial crisis in 1907. The nation had to turn to Wall Street financier J.P Morgan. To avoid having to go rely on wealthy individuals during a crisis the congress passed act that the Central Banking System can issue federal reserve notes (Dollars). -
18th Amendment
The banning of any consumption of Alcoholic beverages. This prohibited the selling a and drinking of alcohol. This started the prohibition era. The amendment did not last long due to people still finding ways to still get drinks. -
19th Amendment
Before this was ratified women did not have the same rights to men. They were not allowed to vote. The 19th amendment granted voting rights for Women. This was accomplished by Women's suffrage. -
Tea pot dome Scandal
The Tea pot dome scandal was Oil companies bribing the government and national security. Oil was being shipped from the navy to the department of the Interior. This oil was part of federal reserves. -
Urbanization
Urbanization is the population shift from rural areas to urban areas. An Increase in people living in cities. Mostly due to opportunities for jobs or wealth.
