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What term refers to the belief that assimilating immigrants into American society would make them more loyal citizens?
What happened at Wounded Knee in 1890?
The 7th Cavalry rounded up Sioux and 300 Natives were murdered, with only a baby surviving.
What is meant by the term 'Monopoly'?
Nativists were people who embraced immigration and believed in its benefits.
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What is 'Collective Bargaining'?
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Who was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement and co-founded the National Women's Suffrage Association?
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What does the term 'Robber Barons' refer to?
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What was the goal of the Progressive Movement?
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Social Darwinism asserts that wealth is determined by genetic background.
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What are 'Yellow Dog Contracts'?
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Laissez-Faire is the idea that the government should play as small a role as possible in ___ affairs.
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Match the following historical figures with their contributions:
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What does 'Immigration' refer to?
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Plessy vs. Ferguson ruled that segregation violated the civil rights of black people.
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What were the 'Working conditions' like during industrialization?
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What is 'lynching'?
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What was the 'Settlement House Movement'?
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What does 'Industrialization' refer to?
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Study Notes
Native Americans
- Indigenous peoples of the U.S., with diverse cultures, languages, and histories.
Wounded Knee
- Site of a tragic massacre in 1890 where the U.S. 7th Cavalry killed 300 Sioux, following the killing of Sitting Bull.
Americanization
- Assimilation policy aimed at integrating immigrants into American society to enhance loyalty and citizenship.
Political Machines
- Corrupt organizations that controlled city political parties; led by a boss who sought to manipulate votes.
Immigration
- The process of moving to a new country; significantly influenced U.S. demographics and workforce.
Nativists
- Americans who opposed immigration, fearing job competition and the influence of Roman Catholic beliefs on society.
Assimilation
- A policy promoting the adoption of a dominant culture's customs and institutions by minority groups.
Monopoly
- Complete control over a sector or product by a single entity, often leading to market dominance.
Robber Barons
- Industrialists who amassed wealth through exploitative practices, including low wages and monopolistic tactics.
Social Darwinism
- Theory suggesting that social and economic hierarchies are determined by hereditary factors.
Populist Party
- Political party established in 1892, advocating for farmers' rights, free silver, and regulation of monopolies.
Working Conditions
- Often included hazardous machinery, poor air quality, minimal safety regulations, low wages, and long hours.
Social Gospel
- Movement emphasizing charity and social responsibility, rooted in Christian ethics, prevalent in the late 19th century.
Settlement House Movement
- Initiative to provide social services to the urban poor, exemplified by Hull House, which offered education and basic needs.
Laissez-Faire
- Economic philosophy advocating minimal government intervention in market affairs.
Yellow Dog Contracts
- Agreements requiring employees to refrain from joining unions as a condition of employment.
Progressive Movement
- Reform movement (1901-1917) focused on addressing issues like monopolies, worker rights, and social justice.
Plessy vs. Ferguson
- Landmark Supreme Court ruling (1896) that upheld segregation as legal, asserting that equal accommodations were acceptable.
Lynching
- Extrajudicial killing by a mob, often targeting African Americans, representing severe racial violence.
Elizabeth Stanton
- Key figure in the women's rights movement; shocked contemporaries by advocating for women's suffrage in 1848.
Susan B. Anthony
- Prominent suffragist; co-founded the National Women's Suffrage Association, championing women's right to vote.
Collective Bargaining
- Process in which unions negotiate with employers on behalf of workers to secure contracts and rights.
Scabs
- Workers hired to replace union members during strikes, often viewed negatively by strikers.
Vertical Integration
- Business strategy where a company controls all stages of production from raw materials to final distribution.
Rockefeller
- Influential U.S. industrialist in the oil industry, known for philanthropy, having donated a significant portion of his wealth.
Graft
- Misuse of political power for personal benefit, undermining trust in political systems.
Industrialization
- The transition of economies from agrarian to industrialized, marked by development in technology and production methods.
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