What is John D. Rockefeller known for and how did he get that way?
Bought up all the oil industry in America. Created Standard oil and became one of the richest men in human history. He was a penny pincher and tried to cut every cost possible. He was know for buying out all his competition and creating a monopoly.
Who is Andrew Carnegie and what is he known for?
Owner of Carnegie steel. Known for consolidating and buying up all the steel competition in America. Eventually had the largest steel company through monopoly. Known for giving back to charities and education.
What was Vanderbilt's contribution?
Vanderbilt bought up much of the railroad industry. At one point, he controlled all the railroads going in and out of New York City. Ruthless in buying out competition and trying to have full control of the railroads.
Samuel Gompers helped form what?
A British immigrant who formed the American Federation of Labor.
What was the goal of the American Federation of Labor?
The goal was to create unions that allowed factory works to come together to have a bigger voice to fight for better wages, working hours, and working conditions.
What is a TRUST?
Trusts are the organization of several businesses in the same industry and by joining forces, the trust controls production and distribution of a product or service, thereby limiting competition.
What is a MONOPOLY?
When a business has control over an entire sector of the economy. They get to control the prices and every aspect of that business/ economy... Eliminates competition and having options as a consumer. (you can only find 1 version of a product and you have
What did the labor unions use work stoppage and strikes for?
To raise awareness of harsh working conditions and poor wages. The goal was to fight for better pay, working hours and conditions. Instead of 1 worker complaining and being upset, it would be thousands in a union. More people= Bigger voice
Where did most immigrants come from during 1803 - 1900?
Southern and Eastern Europe
Where did most immigrants live after arrival? What were the conditions? Who exposed them and what was he called?
In ethnic communities in cities. They would live with people that spoke similar languages and had similar cultures. These communities were often overcrowded, lacked proper sanitation and electricity. Living conditions were horrible for many of these immig
Why was the Homestead Act and the Pacific Railway Act passed? What did they do?
It was a way to encourage Americans to move out west and settle new lands. The Homestead act allowed settlers to move out west, claim 160 acres of land for themselves as long as they "improved" the land. So basically you could move out west and get land f
What happened at Promontory Point Utah? Why was it so well known? What marks the spot?
Where the pacific and central railroads met for the first time. Completed the Transcontinental railroad. A golden spike symbolizes it.
I am tired of fighting...Hear me, my chiefs, I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I shall fight no more forever!- Chief Joseph.... In this statement, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce expressed his reluctant acceptance of a go
Forcing Native Americans off their lands and forcing them onto Indian reservations.
He was the famous Sioux leader who fought the U.S. Army and led his people to a brief exile to Canada before finally agreeing to settle on a reservation?
Sitting Bull
Barbed Wire; The Steel Plow; Mechanical Reaper - What or who did these "NEW" inventions benefit?
These inventions made life for farmers out west much easier. However, it ruined the way of life for cowboys.
What did Upton Sinclair write? What did it address? What did it lead to?
He wrote the Jungle. It exposed the meat processing and packaging industry. Told stories of children's fingers and hands ending up in sausages. It led to the Pure food and Drug Act.
What was the conservation movement? What was FDR's roll in this movement?
A movement, spear headed by Teddy Roosevelt, to preserve natural lands to ensure they are there for future generations. Created National parks like Yosemite and Yellowstone.
What law was passed in 1890 to stop monopolies and trust? Who was it used against in recent history?
Sherman Anti-trust act.
Who was the NAACP - why were they formed?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. W.E.B Du Bois was monumental in founding it. It was created to stop discrimination and prejudice in American courts.
What was the ruling in PLESSY VS. FERGUSON? Why so important? What 1950's case reversed this decision?
Supreme Court vase that ruled separate but equal facilities are okay. You can segregate based on race and are allowed to require separate facilities for whites and colored Americas.
17th Amendment: direct election of senators; Initiative: process of putting a law on the ballot; Recall: Process of removing an elected official from office; 19th Amendment: Gave women the right to vote.... What group was this the work of and what was the
It was part of government reform during the progressive era.
Jane Addams... Who was she and what did she do? Who was the Hull House designed to assist?
Jane Addams founded the first social settlement in Chicago. The Hull House was a place where immigrants, specifically women, could come learn occupational skills and receive an education. Designed to give them a fresh start and create opportunities for th
What was Jim Crow? What Supreme court case made it legal?
Jim Crowe was a white comedian who would paint his face black and imitate African American culture. Very inappropriate. Plessy vs. Ferguson allowed separate but equal facilities. This lead to Jim Crowe laws in the south to take over. They replaced the pre