US History: Industrialization and Immigration

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The Bessemer steel process hindered the mechanization of manufacturing during the Second Industrial Revolution.

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Scientific management aimed to decrease the efficiency and productivity of laborers in factories.

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During the Second Industrial Revolution, business organizations never attempted to form monopolies to dominate markets.

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Horizontal integration involves controlling the entire production process of a good, from raw materials to the final product.

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The Sherman Antitrust Act, enacted during the Industrial Revolution, effectively eliminated all anti-competitive business practices.

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Nativism during the Industrial Revolution promoted the welcoming and integration of immigrants into American society.

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The Page Act of 1875 prohibited individuals brought to America for exploitative labor practices.

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The Chinese Inclusion Act encouraged Chinese immigrants to become U.S. citizens by simplifying the naturalization process.

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The primary factor driving the population boom in Northern population centers during the late 1800s and early 1900s was migration from agricultural regions.

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Urban centers in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s possessed sufficient infrastructure to adequately support the needs of the rapidly growing population.

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Figures known as muckrakers, along with concerned citizens and politicians, were instrumental in initiating long-term urban planning initiatives in cities.

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The Spanish-American War was a protracted conflict lasting approximately twelve months, stretching from April 1898 to April 1899.

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A significant underlying cause of the Spanish-American War was the United States' aspiration to secure additional territorial possessions.

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The media practice known as Yellow Journalism, employed by Hearst and Pulitzer, was distinguished by its dedication to unbiased and objective news dissemination.

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The Treaty of Paris of 1898 conferred upon Cuba complete and unrestricted sovereignty, entirely removing any form of protection from the United States.

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Flashcards

Bessemer Steel Process

A process that enabled mass production of steel, transforming manufacturing and construction in the late 19th century.

Scientific Management

A management philosophy that aimed to increase worker efficiency and productivity by breaking down tasks into simpler, repeatable steps.

Vertical Integration

The practice of controlling an entire industry by owning all stages of production, from raw materials to distribution.

Horizontal Integration

The practice of merging competing companies within the same industry to eliminate competition and dominate the market.

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Nativism

An ideology favoring the interests of established citizens over immigrants, often fueled by fear and prejudice.

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Social Darwinism

A philosophy that applied Darwin's theory of natural selection to society, justifying social inequality and discrimination.

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Urbanization

The movement of people from rural areas to cities, driven by industrialization and economic opportunities.

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Immigration Laws

Laws and policies designed to restrict and regulate immigration into the United States, often based on discriminatory motives.

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Yellow Journalism

The practice of exaggerating or sensationalizing news stories in newspapers to increase sales, often using misleading headlines, images, and fabricated accounts.

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Rough Riders

A voluntary cavalry group from Texas that fought alongside the U.S. during the Spanish-American War, led by Theodore Roosevelt.

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Buffalo Soldiers

African American soldiers who served in the U.S. Army, particularly during the Spanish-American War.

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Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine

The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in the Havana harbor, which played a crucial role in triggering the Spanish-American War. It was initially blamed on Spain, although later investigations suggested an accident.

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Treaty of Paris (1898)

The treaty signed in 1898 that ended the Spanish-American War, granting Cuba independence, but under U.S. protection. It also gave the United States control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

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Philippine-American War

A conflict between the United States and the Philippines that arose after the Spanish-American War, lasting from 1899 to 1901. The Filipinos sought independence after Spain's defeat, but the United States' occupation led to fighting.

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Urbanization in the late 1800s and early 1900s

A period of rapid urban growth in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by mass migration from rural areas and immigration, creating a need for major changes in city planning and infrastructure.

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Study Notes

Second Industrial Revolution in the US

  • Bessemer steel process mechanised manufacturing
  • Scientific management increased worker efficiency, but dehumanized them
  • Corporations sought monopolies through horizontal (controlling similar businesses) and vertical (controlling the entire production) integration
  • Few government regulations existed on anti-competitive practices like trusts
  • Sherman Antitrust Act was a late-century attempt at control

Immigration and Nativism during the Gilded Age

  • Xenophobia increased, leading to prejudice towards Chinese immigrants and Eastern Europeans
  • Nativism: Favored established inhabitants over immigrants, fueled by Social Darwinism
  • Key immigration laws: Page Act (1875) restricted immoral labor, Chinese Exclusion Act (restriction of Chinese migrants)
  • Large-scale immigration seeking better lives; Ellis and Angel Islands
  • US began basic immigration system

Urbanization in the Late 1800s and Early 1900s

  • Concentration of people in cities (urbanization) due to rural-urban migration and immigration
  • Cities offered more work and leisure
  • Insufficient infrastructure (clean water, sanitation, housing) for newcomers
  • Cities like New York developed into dirty, dangerous, and ethnically segregated slums where diseases spread
  • Muckrakers, concerned citizens and politicians sparked urban planning
  • Improvements included building regulations, improved sanitation, public services and transportation, and parks

Spanish-American War (1898)

  • Causes: Cuban independence concerns, US desire for land, Yellow Journalism (exaggerated news), U.S.S. Maine explosion
  • Short, decisive war in Caribbean and Pacific
  • High death toll from yellow fever and typhoid, not battles
  • Treaty of Paris (1898): Cuba independent (US protection); Puerto Rico and Guam to US; US paid Spain $20 million for Philippines
  • US emerged as a world power, ending Spain's colonization era
  • Theodore Roosevelt gained war hero status (Rough Riders)
  • Filipino-American War (1899-1901): Filipinos fought for independence

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