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Who was the leader of the Nez Perce tribe that fled to Canada but was later forced back to reservations by US troops?
Who was the leader of the Nez Perce tribe that fled to Canada but was later forced back to reservations by US troops?
What was the primary focus of the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887?
What was the primary focus of the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887?
Which tribe did Geronimo belong to?
Which tribe did Geronimo belong to?
What did the government promise Plains Indians in exchange for surrendering their land after the Civil War?
What did the government promise Plains Indians in exchange for surrendering their land after the Civil War?
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Who authored 'A Century of Dishonor' which highlighted the broken promises and mistreatment of Native Americans by the US government?
Who authored 'A Century of Dishonor' which highlighted the broken promises and mistreatment of Native Americans by the US government?
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Which event directly led to President Hayes sending federal troops to end a strike?
Which event directly led to President Hayes sending federal troops to end a strike?
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What was the primary reason for the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
What was the primary reason for the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
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Who were the main supporters of the pro-silver movement and William Jennings Bryan?
Who were the main supporters of the pro-silver movement and William Jennings Bryan?
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What was the main difference between Democrats and Republicans during the Gilded Age regarding economic regulation?
What was the main difference between Democrats and Republicans during the Gilded Age regarding economic regulation?
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What was one of the main effects of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890?
What was one of the main effects of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890?
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What was the significance of the Battle of Wounded Knee during the conflicts on the Plains?
What was the significance of the Battle of Wounded Knee during the conflicts on the Plains?
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How did the Farmers' Alliance aim to break the strangling grip of railroads and manufacturers?
How did the Farmers' Alliance aim to break the strangling grip of railroads and manufacturers?
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What was a key goal of Populists in the late 19th century?
What was a key goal of Populists in the late 19th century?
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Why did ranchers face challenges with cattle drives across the open Plains?
Why did ranchers face challenges with cattle drives across the open Plains?
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Why were bonanza farms significant in the agricultural landscape by 1890?
Why were bonanza farms significant in the agricultural landscape by 1890?
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What term did Mark Twain use to describe the late 19th century?
What term did Mark Twain use to describe the late 19th century?
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What was the significance of the Transcontinental Railroad constructed in 1869?
What was the significance of the Transcontinental Railroad constructed in 1869?
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Which business tactic did John D. Rockefeller famously employ in the oil industry?
Which business tactic did John D. Rockefeller famously employ in the oil industry?
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What legal act established standard time in the United States in 1918?
What legal act established standard time in the United States in 1918?
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In what industry did Andrew Carnegie use 'Vertical Integration' to improve efficiency?
In what industry did Andrew Carnegie use 'Vertical Integration' to improve efficiency?
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Which labor union was the most inclusive, allowing skilled, unskilled, men, women, white, and black workers?
Which labor union was the most inclusive, allowing skilled, unskilled, men, women, white, and black workers?
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Who led the AFL union which focused on issues like higher wages, shorter working hours, and better conditions?
Who led the AFL union which focused on issues like higher wages, shorter working hours, and better conditions?
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Which president is NOT listed in the 'Forgettable Presidents' list from 1869 to 1893?
Which president is NOT listed in the 'Forgettable Presidents' list from 1869 to 1893?
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Which immigrant group was targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
Which immigrant group was targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
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How did industrial giants maintain their dominance in the market?
How did industrial giants maintain their dominance in the market?
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'How the Other Half Lives' by Jacob Riis aimed to document the conditions of which specific area in New York City?
'How the Other Half Lives' by Jacob Riis aimed to document the conditions of which specific area in New York City?
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Which of the following best describes the approach advocated by the Gospel of Wealth towards helping the poor?
Which of the following best describes the approach advocated by the Gospel of Wealth towards helping the poor?
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What key belief differentiated Social Darwinists from the ideas of the Gospel of Wealth?
What key belief differentiated Social Darwinists from the ideas of the Gospel of Wealth?
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How did industrialists like Carnegie view their wealth according to the text?
How did industrialists like Carnegie view their wealth according to the text?
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What was the primary purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?
What was the primary purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?
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Who advocated for political action and a civil rights agenda, and founded the NAACP?
Who advocated for political action and a civil rights agenda, and founded the NAACP?
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What concept did Booker T. Washington emphasize in his philosophy for African American progress?
What concept did Booker T. Washington emphasize in his philosophy for African American progress?
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Who argued that social change could be achieved by developing a small group of college-educated African Americans known as 'the Talented Tenth'?
Who argued that social change could be achieved by developing a small group of college-educated African Americans known as 'the Talented Tenth'?
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What was a key factor that prompted the annexation of Hawaii in 1898 during the Spanish American War?
What was a key factor that prompted the annexation of Hawaii in 1898 during the Spanish American War?
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What event led to the 1893 annexation of Hawaii, despite previous opposition?
What event led to the 1893 annexation of Hawaii, despite previous opposition?
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Why did the Anti-Imperialist League oppose the move toward imperialism in the US at the end of the 19th century?
Why did the Anti-Imperialist League oppose the move toward imperialism in the US at the end of the 19th century?
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In what way did the Insular Cases of 1901 affect Puerto Rico and Cuba?
In what way did the Insular Cases of 1901 affect Puerto Rico and Cuba?
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How did the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty of 1901 impact the construction of the Panama Canal?
How did the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty of 1901 impact the construction of the Panama Canal?
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What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment passed in 1902 relating to Cuba?
What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment passed in 1902 relating to Cuba?
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How did the Roosevelt Corollary build upon previous American foreign policy?
How did the Roosevelt Corollary build upon previous American foreign policy?
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