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Which factor was a significant driving force behind the establishment of monopolies during the Industrialization period?
Which factor was a significant driving force behind the establishment of monopolies during the Industrialization period?
- Increased competition among small businesses
- Technological advancements that improved production efficiency (correct)
- Government regulations limiting corporate growth
- Public demand for diverse products
What was a primary goal of the NAACP when it was founded?
What was a primary goal of the NAACP when it was founded?
- Economic independence for African Americans
- Advocacy for the rights of immigrants
- The abolition of Jim Crow Laws (correct)
- Political representation in Congress
Which event was a catalyst for the United States' entry into World War I?
Which event was a catalyst for the United States' entry into World War I?
- The Treaty of Versailles
- The sinking of the Lusitania (correct)
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- The telegram from Germany to Mexico
Which reform was a significant part of the Progressive Era's agenda?
Which reform was a significant part of the Progressive Era's agenda?
What was a major reason for U.S. interest in imperialism during the late 19th century?
What was a major reason for U.S. interest in imperialism during the late 19th century?
What event is widely recognized as the spark that ignited World War I?
What event is widely recognized as the spark that ignited World War I?
Which of the following countries was initially part of the Central Powers but later switched to the Allies during World War I?
Which of the following countries was initially part of the Central Powers but later switched to the Allies during World War I?
Which of Wilson's 14 Points aimed at preventing future conflicts through the establishment of a general association of nations?
Which of Wilson's 14 Points aimed at preventing future conflicts through the establishment of a general association of nations?
What action did Germany take to prevent neutral nations from trading with Great Britain during World War I?
What action did Germany take to prevent neutral nations from trading with Great Britain during World War I?
Which of the following issues contributed to the United States not ratifying the Treaty of Versailles?
Which of the following issues contributed to the United States not ratifying the Treaty of Versailles?
Flashcards
The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age
A period of time, from the 1870s to the early 1900s, marked by rapid industrial growth, economic expansion, and societal changes.
Laissez-Faire Economics
Laissez-Faire Economics
A policy of minimal government intervention in the economy. It allows businesses to operate with little regulation or control.
Jim Crow Laws
Jim Crow Laws
The legal system of segregation and discrimination against African Americans in the South. It included laws restricting voting, education, and public spaces.
The Progressive Era
The Progressive Era
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Robber Barons
Robber Barons
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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
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Schlieffen Plan
Schlieffen Plan
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Wilson's 14 Points
Wilson's 14 Points
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Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles
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Treaty of Versailles - Impact
Treaty of Versailles - Impact
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Study Notes
Muckrakers, Telephone and Telegraph, and the Progressive Era
- Muckrakers were investigative journalists who exposed corruption and social problems.
- The telephone and telegraph connected distant locations, revolutionizing communication.
- The Progressive Era addressed issues like monopolies, worker exploitation, and social reform.
Assassination of President Garfield
- Reasons and circumstances surrounding President Garfield's assassination should be investigated further.
Gilded Age Problems
- Problems of the Gilded Age, such as monopolies, worker exploitation, social inequality should be studied.
Transcontinental Railroad and Western Settlement
- The transcontinental railroad facilitated the increased settlement of the American West.
Patents
- Patents are discussed. Further definition of a patent should be researched.
Monopolies and Trusts
- Monopolies and trusts were outlawed for reasons that should be documented. Further study is needed.
Captains of Industry and Robber Barons
- Definitions of Captains of Industry and Robber Barons should be collected and researched.
Thomas Edison and Invention
- Thomas Edison, a key inventor, and the specifics of his inventions should be explored. Further research is required.
Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois
- Documented views of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois on civil rights should be collected.
Jim Crow Laws and Sweatshops
- Jim Crow Laws and sweatshops are mentioned. Further study will be required on this topic.
Laissez-Faire and the Spoils System
- Laissez-faire and the spoils system are discussed. More information should be acquired.
Niagara Movement and NAACP
- The Niagara Movement and NAACP, as organizations and their roles, should be studied further.
Plessy v. Ferguson
- The Plessy v. Ferguson court decision should be researched for its implications and what was declared.
The Progressive Era (1900-1920)
- This timeframe saw major social and political reforms, including the Square Deal, and the 19th Amendment.
Upton Sinclair and The Jungle
- Upton Sinclair and his novel The Jungle are mentioned. Study the novel and his impact.
The Square Deal
- The Square Deal is a policy enacted during the progressive era. Investigate further.
19th Amendment
- The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote. Study the events and significance of this action.
Progressive Views
- Investigate the specific views advocated by Progressives during this timeframe.
NAACP Goals
- The goals and objectives of the NAACP are important and merit further study.
Civil Service Reform
- Civil Service Reform and its role in ending the spoils system should be explored.
Strikes and the role of the US Government
- Strikes affect American society and the US government interventions in labor disputes should be studied.
Reasons for Colonial Empires
- The reasons why world powers sought colonial empires are listed. Deeper study is necessary.
USS Maine
- The explosion of the USS Maine is mentioned. Dive deeper into its cause and its significance.
WWI and US Entry
- The causes of World War I and the reasons that the US entered the war should be explored thoroughly.
Treaty of Versailles
- The Treaty of Versailles, which concluded World War I, is a topic needing more research.
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