Unit 6: 1860’s-1890’s Flashcards
(8 cards)
What helped unify the economy?
The transcontinental railroad and technological innovations.
What motivated Americans to move west?
Economic opportunities and the Homestead Act.
How were immigrants treated during this period?
Faced opposition from nativists and groups like the ‘American Protective Association’
What caused the rise of labor unions?
Poor working conditions and the desire for higher wages.
How did industrial capitalism affect the economy?
Monopolies (trusts) that controlled entire industries.
What did the Indian-appropriation act do?
Nullified all treaties so that westward expansion could continue.
Explain the Dawes Act.
Granted citizenship to Native Americans who agreed to assimilate.
How were immigrants helped?
Jane Adams created settlement houses for them to learn english and acquire jobs.
