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Who was the leader of the Nez Perce tribe who fled with his people to Canada?
Who was the leader of the Nez Perce tribe who fled with his people to Canada?
- Sitting Bull
- Chief Joseph (correct)
- Tecumseh
- Geronimo
What did the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 aim to achieve?
What did the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 aim to achieve?
- Promote assimilation of Native Americans (correct)
- Grant reservations more autonomy
- Preserve tribal ownership of land
- Provide financial compensation to Native tribes
Which event prompted Plains Indians to surrender land to the government after the Civil War?
Which event prompted Plains Indians to surrender land to the government after the Civil War?
- Massacres by settlers
- Threats of military action
- Assurance of being left alone and given supplies (correct)
- Broken promises by the government
What was the purpose of Helen Hunt Jackson's 'A Century of Dishonor' (1881)?
What was the purpose of Helen Hunt Jackson's 'A Century of Dishonor' (1881)?
Which Native American leader resisted being confined to a reservation by raiding white settlers in the Southwest?
Which Native American leader resisted being confined to a reservation by raiding white settlers in the Southwest?
What event significantly affected the US economy leading to 14% unemployment during Grant's presidency?
What event significantly affected the US economy leading to 14% unemployment during Grant's presidency?
What was the primary reason for the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
What was the primary reason for the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
Which group of people did the Populists primarily aim to represent and support?
Which group of people did the Populists primarily aim to represent and support?
What was a major difference in monetary policy views between Democrats and Republicans during the Gilded Age?
What was a major difference in monetary policy views between Democrats and Republicans during the Gilded Age?
What was a significant impact of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act on the US economy?
What was a significant impact of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act on the US economy?
What term did Mark Twain use to describe the late 19th century in the United States?
What term did Mark Twain use to describe the late 19th century in the United States?
Who created the Standard Oil Company which controlled 95% of all US refineries by 1877?
Who created the Standard Oil Company which controlled 95% of all US refineries by 1877?
Which act, passed in 1877, set a precedent for government intervention to protect public interest against private enterprises?
Which act, passed in 1877, set a precedent for government intervention to protect public interest against private enterprises?
What method did Carnegie use to control every step of the steel-making process in his business operations?
What method did Carnegie use to control every step of the steel-making process in his business operations?
Who played a pivotal role in consolidating various industries, including creating General Electric and acquiring Carnegie Steel to form US Steel?
Who played a pivotal role in consolidating various industries, including creating General Electric and acquiring Carnegie Steel to form US Steel?
What was the major goal of the Grange Movement initially?
What was the major goal of the Grange Movement initially?
How did Plains Indians refer to a 'battle' versus a 'massacre'?
How did Plains Indians refer to a 'battle' versus a 'massacre'?
What impact did buffalo near-extermination and the railroad have on Plains Indians?
What impact did buffalo near-extermination and the railroad have on Plains Indians?
What did the Populists call for as part of their platform?
What did the Populists call for as part of their platform?
How did ranchers overcome the challenge of getting meat to Eastern markets before the Transcontinental Railroad?
How did ranchers overcome the challenge of getting meat to Eastern markets before the Transcontinental Railroad?
What was a common business practice during this period where rail barons granted secret kickbacks to powerful shippers?
What was a common business practice during this period where rail barons granted secret kickbacks to powerful shippers?
Which term refers to the consolidation of businesses that proved more profitable than engaging in ruinous price wars?
Which term refers to the consolidation of businesses that proved more profitable than engaging in ruinous price wars?
Who believed that the poor should be supported through institutions funded by the wealthy rather than receiving handouts directly?
Who believed that the poor should be supported through institutions funded by the wealthy rather than receiving handouts directly?
What was the first measure passed by Congress to prohibit trusts during this period when big business had gone mostly unchecked by the government?
What was the first measure passed by Congress to prohibit trusts during this period when big business had gone mostly unchecked by the government?
Who led over 125,000 workers in the 1894 Pullman Strike that disrupted the railroad industry?
Who led over 125,000 workers in the 1894 Pullman Strike that disrupted the railroad industry?
Which labor union allowed skilled, unskilled, men, women, white, and black workers?
Which labor union allowed skilled, unskilled, men, women, white, and black workers?
Who led the AFL, an association of unions pursuing 'bread & butter issues'?
Who led the AFL, an association of unions pursuing 'bread & butter issues'?
Which book used photojournalism to document the conditions of New York City slums in 1890?
Which book used photojournalism to document the conditions of New York City slums in 1890?
Which law was passed in 1882 to restrict Chinese immigration?
Which law was passed in 1882 to restrict Chinese immigration?
Who authored 'Women & Economics' advocating for women's economic independence?
Who authored 'Women & Economics' advocating for women's economic independence?
Who advocated for political action and a civil rights agenda, and argued for social change by developing the 'Talented Tenth'?
Who advocated for political action and a civil rights agenda, and argued for social change by developing the 'Talented Tenth'?
Which individual emphasized a philosophy of self-help, racial solidarity, and temporary accommodation to discrimination?
Which individual emphasized a philosophy of self-help, racial solidarity, and temporary accommodation to discrimination?
Who founded The Crisis magazine and authored 'The Souls of Black Folk'?
Who founded The Crisis magazine and authored 'The Souls of Black Folk'?
Which publication became known for its colorful cartoons, caricatures, and political satire of prominent figures?
Which publication became known for its colorful cartoons, caricatures, and political satire of prominent figures?
In response to which war did Teddy Roosevelt broker negotiations between Russia & Japan?
In response to which war did Teddy Roosevelt broker negotiations between Russia & Japan?
What was the main reason behind the declaration of war on Spain by the US in 1898?
What was the main reason behind the declaration of war on Spain by the US in 1898?
Who led the regiment of volunteers known as the 'Rough Riders' during the Spanish-American War?
Who led the regiment of volunteers known as the 'Rough Riders' during the Spanish-American War?
What did the 1901 Insular Cases determine regarding Puerto Rico and Cuba?
What did the 1901 Insular Cases determine regarding Puerto Rico and Cuba?
Why was the Roosevelt Corollary considered a continuation of existing American policy rather than a completely new approach?
Why was the Roosevelt Corollary considered a continuation of existing American policy rather than a completely new approach?
In what way did American overseas expansion at the end of the 19th century differ from earlier American policies?
In what way did American overseas expansion at the end of the 19th century differ from earlier American policies?
