ID Terms 15-22 Chapters Flashcards
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Plessy vs Ferguson
The Fourteenth Amendment, enacted in the United States, aimed to prevent state governments from engaging in racial discrimination. In a 1896 case, the Supreme Court upheld a Louisiana law that enforced segregated seating on railroads, asserting that as long as the accommodations were equal, it did not violate the equal rights of Black individuals.
Dawes Act
A legislation of 1877 that provided for the gradual elimination of most tribal ownership of land and the allotment of tracts to owners. Native people had to abandon their collective society and culture.
Haymarket
In a clash between striking laborers and police in Chicago on May 1, 1886 an unknown person threw a bomb into a crowd killing seven police and injuring nearly seventy others. An alarming symbol of social chaos and radicalism.
Pullman
An 1894 railroad strike that escalated to twenty-seven states and territories, ultimately broken by federal troops and resulting in management’s victory. The reasoning was because of wages cut by 25 percent without reducing rent etc.
Plunkitt
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries Plunkitt was known for his involvement in “honest graft,” a term he coined to describe using political connections for personal gain without technically breaking the law. His views and practices exemplified the political landscape of the era, marked by corruption, machine politics, and the blending of personal and public interests.
Worlds Fair
They provide nations with an opportunity to display their achievements and promote their image on a global stage. World’s Fairs typically feature elaborate exhibits,and attractions that attract millions of visitors. Many iconic fairs have been held in different cities around the world including London, Paris, Chicago and New York.
Election of 1896
The election revolved around economic issues, particularly the debate over the gold standard versus bimetallism. The main candidates were Republican William McKinley and Democrat William Bryan. McKinley victorious, marking a shift towards pro-business policies and the consolidation of Republican dominance in American politics for several years.
Pure Food and Drug Act
The Pure Food and Drug Act was a legislation enacted in the United States in 1906. It aimed to protect public health by regulating the manufacturing and labeling of food and drugs. The act was driven by concerns about the unsafe and misleading practices of food and drug industries at the time.
Meat Inspection Act
The Meat Inspection Act legislation passed by the United States Congress in 1906. The act mandated federal inspection of meat products that were being transported across state lines, ensuring they met specific sanitation standards. Also providing consumers with more information about the products they were purchasing.
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was a peace agreement signed on June 28, 1919, at the end of World War I establishing the League of Nations. The treaty imposed severe penalties on Germany, including territorial losses, disarmament, and substantial reparations payments. Leaving Germany full of resentment.
The New Era
Refers to a period in American History it was characterized by a sense of optimism, economic prosperity, and social change. Advancements in technology, particularly in the fields of automobiles, aviation, and household appliances. The Roaring Twenties, as it is often called or the Jazz Age. Unsustainable economic practices that eventually led to the stock market crash of 1929 and the subsequent economic collapse
