7 Questions
Who was known for his work 'The Jungle' that exposed the unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry?
Upton Sinclair
Which progressive era amendment introduced the concept of income tax?
16th Amendment
Who was a prominent leader in the temperance movement during the Progressive Era?
Frances Willard
Which labor strike had a significant impact on the labor movement and led to the establishment of International Workers' Day (May Day)?
Haymarket Square (1886)
Which economic concept criticizes industrial capitalism and emphasizes the class struggle between the owners of production and the labor force?
Marxism
Which immigration processing center played a significant role in American history as the gateway for millions of immigrants from 1892 to 1954?
Ellis Island
Which term refers to the theory that individuals can move up or down in the social hierarchy based on factors like education, occupation, and income?
Socio-economic ladder
Learn about significant strikes involving labor versus capital such as Haymarket Square (1886), Homestead Strike (1892), Pullman Strike (1894), and Bisbee Deportation of 1917. Understand the actions of workers, companies, and the government, as well as the end results and other important information for each strike. Explore the characteristics of industrial age immigrants (1880s-1910s) and how they differed from earlier (1830s-1850s) and later immigrants (1960s to now).
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