Dawes Act of 1887
attempt to "americanize" the indians giving each tribe 160 acres; after 25 years this property would become theirs (if they were good little whites) and they would become an american citizen
collectivism
the political principle of centralized social and economic control, esp. of all means of production
the 49ers
one of the peoples who migrated to California in search of riches after gold was discovered there in 1848
sitting bull
a chief of the Sioux;In the course of the resistance occurred the Native American victory on the Little Bighorn, where George Armstrong Custer and his men were defeated and killed on June 25, 1876.
Comstock Lode
The Comstock Lode was the first major U.S. discovery of silver ore, located under what is now Virginia City, Nevada, on the eastern slope of Mount Davidson, a peak in the Virginia Range. After the discovery was made public in 1859, prospectors rushed to t
Homestead Act of 1862
Act that allowed a settler to acquire as much as 160 acres of land by living on it for 5 years, improving it, and paying a nominal fee of about $30 - instead of public land being sold primarily for revenue, it was now being given away to encourage a rapid
Alfred T. Mahan
naval officer who published "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History" which argued that control of the sea was the key to world dominance
Granger Laws
The Granger laws were a series of laws passed in western states of the United States after the American Civil War to regulate grain elevator and railroad freight rates and rebates and to address long- and short-haul discrimination and other railroad abuse
The Long Drive
The Long Drives took place in the 1880's in the Western plain states - Cattle ranchers needed a way to easily transport their cattle to eastern cities - Cowboys would round up a lot of cattle and "drive" them to areas near railroad stations - Most of thes
Oliver Kelley
Kelly was the National Grange of the Patron's of Husbandry's leading spirit. The Grange's primary objectives were to stimulate the minds of the farm people by social, educational, and fraternal activities.
Patrons of Husbandry
The Patrons of Husbandry was a group organized in 1867, the leader of which was Oliver H. Kelley. It was better known as the Grange. It was a group with colorful appeal and many passwords for secrecy. The Grange was a group of farmers that worked for impr
William Hope Harvey
wrote a pamphlet about the free coinage of silver, also known as "coin" Harvey
Eugene V. Debs
led the Pullman strike and founded the American Railway Union
Pullman strike
This was a nonviolent strike which brought about a shut down of western railroads, which took place against the Pullman Palace Car Company in Chicago in 1894, because of the poor wages of the Pullman workers. It was ended by the president due to the inter
rugged individualism
The belief that all individuals, or nearly all individuals, can succeed on their own and that government help for people should be minimal.
Mary Elizabeth Lease
speaker for populist party; She was a tall, strong woman who made numerous and memorable speeches on behalf of the downtrodden farmer. She denounced the money-grubbing government and encouraged farmers to speak their discontent with the economic situation
Populists/James B. Weaver
He was a general during the Civil War. He was chosen as the presidential candidate of the Populist party, Populists were new political party formed by mostly frustrated farmers attacking financial issues
Williams Jennings Bryan
great orator (Cross of Gold Speech), presidential nominee who lost to McKinley
William McKinley
25th president responsible for Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, and the Annexation of Hawaii, imperialism. Is assassinated by an anarchist
James G. Blaine
a U.S. Representative, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, U.S. Senator from Maine, two-time United States Secretary of State, and champion of the Half-Breeds. He was a dominant Republican leader of the post Civil War period, obtaining
Foraker act
The Foraker Act, officially the Organic Act of 1900, is a United States federal law that established civilian (limited popular) government on the island of Puerto Rico, which had been newly acquired by the United States as a result of the Spanish-American
John Hay
Secretary of State under McKinley and Roosevelt who pioneered the open-door policy and Panama canal
Gentlemen's Agreement
limited japanese immigration to u.s.
Richard Olney
Began as a leading corporate lawyer who noted that the Interstate Commerce Act could be used by the railroads. He became Attorney General and helped to stop the Pullman Strike. He later bacame the Secretary of State under President Cleveland. He declared
Panama Canal
The United States built the Panama Canal to have a quicker passage to the Pacific from the Atlantic and vice versa. It cost $400,000,000 to build. Columbians would not let Americans build the canal, but then with the assistance of the United States a Pana
Big Stick Policy
Roosevelt's philosophy - In international affairs, ask first but bring along a big army to help convince them. Threaten to use force, act as international policemen
Commodore Dewey
Was an admiral of the United States Navy, where he was best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. He also was the only person in the history of the United States to attain the rank of 'Admiral of the Navy'
Anti-Imperialist League
group of antiimperialists that advocated for isolationism
Rough Riders
The First United States Volunteer Calvary, a mixture of Ivy League athletes and western frontiermen, volunteered to fight in the Spanish-American War. Enlisted by Theodore Roosevelt, they won many battles in Florida and enlisted in the invasion army of Cu
Sioux wars
The Sioux Wars lasted from 1876-1877. These were spectacular clashes between the Sioux Indians and white men. very bloody
Platt Amendment
Legislation that severely restricted Cuba's sovereignty and gave the US the right to intervene if Cuba got into trouble
Apache
Native American-Indian tribe; 1870's; group from Arizona and New Mexico led by Geronimo; were difficult to control
Farmer's Alliance
This was the first "national" organization of the farmers, which led to the creation of the Populist party. The Farmers' Alliance sponsored social gatherings, were active in politics, organized cooperatives, and fought against the dominance of the railroa
Geronimo
Geronimo, the leader of the Apaches in Arizona and New Mexico, fought against the white man, who was trying to force the Apaches off of their land. Geronimo had an enormous hatred for the whites.
Chief Joseph
chief of the Nez Perce Indians of Idaho. People wanting gold trespassed on their beaver river. To avoid war, and save his people Chief Joseph tried retreating to Canada with his people.