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Who declared the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
The Emancipation Proclamation declared all enslaved people in the Confederate states to be free.
What term refers to a wealthy business owner who gained control through questionable means?
Robber Baron
Robber Barons were often criticized for exploiting labor and manipulating markets.
What was the primary focus of Jacob Riis’s work?
Documenting the lives of the poor
Jacob Riis wrote ‘How The Other Half Lives’ to expose the harsh conditions of urban poverty.
What was the main goal of the women’s suffrage movement?
To secure the right to vote for women
The women’s suffrage movement aimed to achieve equal voting rights for women, culminating in the 19th Amendment.
What does the term ‘Nativism’ refer to?
Policy favoring native-born individuals over immigrants
Nativism often involves hostility towards immigrants and a desire to protect the interests of native-born citizens.
Which act led to the establishment of Jim Crow laws?
Plessy v. Ferguson
This landmark case upheld the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine, leading to legalized racial segregation.
What is the Dust Bowl known for?
Severe dust storms that damaged crops
The Dust Bowl occurred during the 1930s, greatly affecting agriculture in the Great Plains.
What does the term ‘Black Codes’ refer to?
Laws that restricted the rights of African Americans
Black Codes were enacted in the Southern states after the Civil War to maintain control over the African American population.
What was the significance of the 19th Amendment?
Granted women the right to vote
Ratified in 1920, the 19th Amendment marked a significant victory for the women’s suffrage movement.
What is a ‘Carpetbagger’?
A Northerner who moved to the South after the Civil War
Carpetbaggers were often viewed with suspicion and hostility by Southern residents.
What does ‘Lynching’ refer to?
Extrajudicial killing, often by mob action
Lynching was commonly used to enforce racial terror in the United States, particularly against African Americans.
What was ‘Rosie the Riveter’ a symbol of?
Women in the workforce during World War II
Rosie the Riveter represented women who took on jobs traditionally held by men during the war effort.
What are ‘Muckrakers’ known for?
Investigative journalism that exposed corruption
Muckrakers played a significant role in the Progressive Era by highlighting social injustices and corporate malfeasance.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a movement aimed at ending slavery in the United States.
Abolitionist movement
The Abolitionist movement sought to end the practice of slavery, leading to the Civil War and emancipation.
Who was Chief Joseph?
Leader of the Nez Perce tribe
Chief Joseph is known for his resistance against U.S. forces and his famous surrender speech.
What does ‘Urbanization’ refer to?
The process of making areas more urban
Urbanization involves the growth of cities and the migration of populations from rural to urban areas.
What was the Japanese Internment during World War II?
Forced relocation of over 120,000 Japanese Americans
This action was taken by the U.S. government based on fears of espionage and sabotage.
What does ‘Industrialization’ signify?
A shift from agrarian to industrial economies
Industrialization involves the development of industries and the mechanization of production processes.
What was Angel Island?
A historic immigration station in the U.S. for Asian immigrants
Angel Island operated from 1910 to 1940, serving primarily Chinese immigrants and others from Asia.
What is the Sand Creek Massacre?
A violent attack by U.S. Army troops on a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho village in 1864
The massacre resulted in the deaths of many Native Americans, including women and children.
What is Ellis Island known for?
An immigration station where millions of European immigrants arrived in the U.S.
Ellis Island operated from 1892 to 1954 and processed over 12 million immigrants.
What does the Ku Klux Klan represent?
A white supremacist hate group known for terrorizing African Americans and other minority groups
The Klan is infamous for its acts of violence, including lynching and intimidation.
Define lynching.
The act of killing someone, usually by a mob, without legal trial
Lynching was often used as a means of racial terror, particularly against African Americans in the South.
What was the primary goal of the Ku Klux Klan?
To maintain white supremacy and oppose civil rights for African Americans
The Klan used violence and intimidation to achieve its goals.
