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Which of these figures was a prominent leader in the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and played a key role in organizing labor unions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Which of these figures was a prominent leader in the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and played a key role in organizing labor unions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
- Frederick Jackson Turner
- Samuel Gompers (correct)
- Charles Sumner
- William W. Belknap
Which of the following was NOT a significant event in the history of the American labor movement?
Which of the following was NOT a significant event in the history of the American labor movement?
- Pullman Strike
- Haymarket Square
- Chinese Exclusion Act (correct)
- Homestead Strike
Who led the Union Pacific Railroad, a major player in the transcontinental railroad construction?
Who led the Union Pacific Railroad, a major player in the transcontinental railroad construction?
- Cornelius Vanderbilt
- James J. Hill
- Collis P. Huntington (correct)
- Andrew Carnegie
Which of the following is NOT associated with the concept of Social Darwinism?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the concept of Social Darwinism?
What was the 'Concentration Policy' implemented by the US government towards Native Americans in the late 19th century?
What was the 'Concentration Policy' implemented by the US government towards Native Americans in the late 19th century?
Which of these acts was passed by the US government to promote westward expansion by giving land to settlers?
Which of these acts was passed by the US government to promote westward expansion by giving land to settlers?
Which of these figures was a significant advocate for social justice and reform, notably working to improve the working conditions of women and children in factories?
Which of these figures was a significant advocate for social justice and reform, notably working to improve the working conditions of women and children in factories?
The 14th Amendment to the US Constitution was significant because it:
The 14th Amendment to the US Constitution was significant because it:
Which of the following individuals played a significant role in the development of organized labor during the post-Civil War era?
Which of the following individuals played a significant role in the development of organized labor during the post-Civil War era?
The term "Range Wars" refers to conflicts that arose primarily over:
The term "Range Wars" refers to conflicts that arose primarily over:
Which of the following reforms were NOT part of the Reconstruction era following the Civil War?
Which of the following reforms were NOT part of the Reconstruction era following the Civil War?
The term "Californios" refers to:
The term "Californios" refers to:
Which of the following individuals is NOT associated with the rise of show business and entertainment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Which of the following individuals is NOT associated with the rise of show business and entertainment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
The "Gospel of Wealth" was a philosophy primarily associated with:
The "Gospel of Wealth" was a philosophy primarily associated with:
How did the United States government's policy toward Native Americans in the West change over time?
How did the United States government's policy toward Native Americans in the West change over time?
Which of the following was NOT a major industry that developed in the American West during the period following the Civil War?
Which of the following was NOT a major industry that developed in the American West during the period following the Civil War?
Flashcards
Freedman’s Bureau
Freedman’s Bureau
An agency to aid freed slaves post-Civil War.
13th Amendment
13th Amendment
A constitutional amendment that abolished slavery.
Haymarket Square
Haymarket Square
Site of a labor protest in Chicago that turned violent in 1886.
Homestead Strike
Homestead Strike
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Jim Crow laws
Jim Crow laws
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Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson
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Chinese Exclusion Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
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Civil Rights Act (1866)
Civil Rights Act (1866)
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Reconstruction Era
Reconstruction Era
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Goals of Reconstruction
Goals of Reconstruction
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Resistance to Reconstruction
Resistance to Reconstruction
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Expansion Westward
Expansion Westward
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U.S. Native American Policy
U.S. Native American Policy
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Rise of Big Business
Rise of Big Business
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Labor Conflicts
Labor Conflicts
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Study Notes
Reconstruction Era
- Reconstruction followed the Civil War, aiming to rebuild the South and integrate formerly enslaved people into society.
- Different groups were involved in shaping Reconstruction policies and their effectiveness varied.
- Reconstruction plans varied, including Lincoln's 10% Plan, the Wade-Davis Bill, and Johnson's Plan, each with differing approaches to readmitting Southern states.
- African Americans played a role in Reconstruction governments
- Resistance to Reconstruction occurred in the South, with various forms of opposition.
- Jim Crow laws and segregation followed Reconstruction, leading to systemic discrimination against African Americans.
Western United States Development
- Following the Civil War, large-scale movement westward occurred for various reasons.
- The relationship between settlers and Native Americans was often contentious and involved conflict.
- US government policies toward Native Americans evolved over time and often involved forced displacement and removal.
- Violence and warfare occurred between the US government and Native American tribes.
- Major industries developed in the West, including various extractive industries (mining, timber) and agriculture.
Rise of Big Business
- Large corporations flourished in the post-Civil War era, driven by various factors.
- Industrialists like Rockefeller and Carnegie played significant roles in this economic landscape.
- Workforces during this period were largely comprised of various immigrant groups.
- Labor-management conflicts occurred during this time period.
- Organized labor movements emerged and developed throughout this time periode.
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