US 2 Benchmark Flashcards
During the American Civil War, ___________________ was the leading
commander of the United States army, and __________________ was a
commanding general for the Confederate army. (6.1.12.d.4.c)
Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee
What was Abraham Lincoln’s main goal at the beginning of the Civil War?
( 6.1.12.d.4.d )
to save the Union
Which battle was the turning point in the American Civil War and also the bloodiest battle ?
( 6.1.12.d.4.b )
Gettysburg
What was one aftermath of the Civil War? ( 6.1.12.d.4.e )
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated
African Americans were freed
Reconstruction began
Define entrepreneur. ( 6.1.12.c.5.a )
a person who risks money to organize a business
Immigrants to the United States ___________________ population and worked
for __________ money. ( 6.1.12.d 5d )
increased, less
The processing center for the vast majority of immigrants arriving on the East coast was where? (6.1.12.D.5.d)
Ellis Island
What was John D. Rockefeller head of? ( 6.1.12.c.5a )
Standard Oil
What was Andrew Carnegie head of? ( 6.1.12.c.5a )
steel manufacturing company
What is it when a single company achieves control of an entire market? (6.1.12.C.5.a)
Monopoly
The act of establishing colonies and building empires to become a dominating world power is called what? (6.1.12.D.6.b)
Imperialism
Prior to the Spanish-American War, what was the Maine? (6.1.12.D.6.b)
a battleship
Who was one of the leaders of the Rough Riders? (6.1.12.D.6.b)
Theodore Roosevelt
The harsh reality of Urban existence was best shown through the photographs of : ( 6.1.12.b.5b )
Jacob Riis
The __________________ were the major reason that helped to lead the settlers to the far west. ( 6.1.12.d.5c )
Transcontinental railroads