Before WWiI

Question 1

Populism

Answer 1

A belief in the power of regular people, and in their right to have control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite.

Question 2

Progressivism

Answer 2

A broad philosophy based on the Idea of Progress, which asserts that advancement in science, technology, economic development, and social organization are vital to improve the human condition.

Question 3

The Knights of Labor

Answer 3

Founded in 1869 the first national union picked up by many after the disastrous 1877 railroad strike, but lasted in to the 1890’s

Question 4

American Federation of Labor

Answer 4

Founded in 1881 as a federation of trade unions of skilled workers, pushed for the 8 hour work day.

Question 5

Nativism

Answer 5

Anti immigrant anti catholic feeling in the 1830s.

Question 6

Jim Crow Laws

Answer 6

In the new South laws mandated the separation of of races.

Question 7

Ellis Island

Answer 7

Reception Center in the New York through which most European Immigrants were processed.(1892-1954)

Question 8

Saloons

Answer 8

A place to look for jobs, drink, socialize, a place for politicians to build popularity.

Question 9

Social Darwinism

Answer 9

Application of Charles Darwin theory of natural selection

Question 10

William Jennings Bryan

Answer 10

Pro Silver standard. 1896

Question 11

Booker T. Washington

Answer 11

Founded a leading college for blacks in Alabama. Believed blacks should establish themselves before looking for equality

Question 12

W.E.B. DuBois

Answer 12

He wished for cilvil rights and the immediate end to segregation

Question 13

Jane Addams and the Hull House

Answer 13

Established a child care plan for working mothers, health clinics, job training, and other social programs.

Question 14

Muckrakers

Answer 14

Writers who exposed corruption and abuses in politics, business, meat packing, child labor and more

Question 15

Teddy Roosevelt

Answer 15

Created the progressive party.was in favor of expansionism. Lead the rough riders into Cuba.

Question 16

The Jungle

Answer 16

A book exposing the meat packing industry for the horrible work conditions

Question 17

William McKinley

Answer 17

Declared war on Spain. Responsible for the McKinley tarrif which raised responsibilities for packed goods

Question 18

The Maine Incident

Answer 18

The USS Maine was blown up and was believed to be Spain’s doing

Question 19

Woodrow Wilson

Answer 19

Declared war on the Germans for their unlimited submarine warfare. Wanted the U.S. to join the League of Nations.

Question 20

Margret Sanger

Answer 20

Birth control activist. Formed the American Birth Control League.

Question 21

William Hearst

Answer 21

Prose aside writer during the Spanish American war

Question 22

Anti-Imperialist League

Answer 22

Organization against the annexation of the Philippines.

Question 23

Platt Aendment

Answer 23

Stipulated 7 conditions for the withdrawal of U.S troops

Question 24

Open Door Policy

Answer 24

Saving the Chinese market for U.S exports, in 1899 this announced China was open for all trade

Question 25

The Panama Canal

Answer 25

A canal put in the mountains in Panama for easier shipping to the west and east coast

Question 26

The Roosevelt Corollary

Answer 26

Stating that the U.S. Could interfere militarily with European powers in the Western Hemisphere

Question 27

L.O.N.

Answer 27

Organizations that tries to mediate disputes and avoid war.

Question 28

Treaty of Versailles

Answer 28

Ended war between Germany and the Allied powers

Question 29

The Gilded Age

Answer 29

An area of dramatic industrial and urban growth characterized by loose government oversight over corporations, which fostered unfettered capitalism nod widespread political corruption.(1860-1896)