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Industrialization
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale. -
Political Machines
A party led by a boss or a group of bosses that have received enough votes to have control over a city, county, or state. -
Labor Strikes
When working stops because employees protest against unfair treatment. -
Samuel Gompers
An American labor leader and first president of the American Federation of Labor. -
Bessemer Steel Production
The first inexpensive industrial process for mass production of steel. -
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The Gilded Age
An era of rapid economic growth specifically in the North and West. -
Populism and Progressivism
The difference between populism and progressivism is that populism reforms the economic system, while progressivism brings the political reforms. -
Social Gospel
A Christian faith practiced for social reform as well as personal conversion. -
Labor Union
An organized group of workers in a profession created to protect their rights and interests. -
Haymarket Riot
A nationwide strike planned for May 1, 1886 to encourage adoption of an 8-hour day. -
Interstate Commerce Act
This act made railroads the first industry subject to Federal regulation. -
Jane Addams
Started settlement houses in slum neighborhoods to provide child care, nursing services, and English lessons to immigrants -
Theodore Roosevelt
Sought to reform the civil service system to attract the best people and believed that appointments to federal jobs should be based on merit and not party view -
Settlement House
In institution in the city providing providing educational, recreational, and other various social services to the community. -
Robber Baron (Captains of Industry)
Someone who has become rich by ruthless business practices. -
Jacob Riis
American newspaper reporter, social reformer, and photographer that shocked readers with factual descriptions of poor conditions in New York. -
Sherman Antitrust Act
First federal act that outlawed monopolistic business practices. -
Klondike Gold Rush
A rush of thousands of people that went towards the Klondike gold mine in northwestern Canada to mine gold after it was discovered there. -
Andrew Carnegie
Went from Scottish immigrant to one of America's richest and powerful men because of Carnegie Steel Corporation -
Ida B. Wells
Organized an anti-lynching crusade and did research which proved that 728 African Americans have been lynched in the past decade. -
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party nominated Bryan after presenting his "Cross of Gold" speech at the convention that praised farmers and denounced bankers -
Initiative, Referendum, Recall
Three powers reserved to enable the voters, by petition, to propose or repeal legislation or to remove an elected official from office. -
Muckrakers
Writers who became known for raking up the dirt or "muck" of American life. -
Tenement
A room or set of rooms forming a separate residence within a house or block of apartments. -
Eugene V. Debbs
Was a labour organizer and Socialist Party candidate for U.S. president 5 times and helped found the Industrial Workers of the World -
Upton Sinclair
Described the unsanitary practices of the meat packaging industry and portrayed the new industrial economy as destructive, inhumane, and uncaring in "The Jungle" -
Pure Food and Drug Act
This act prevented the manufacture, sale, or transportation of adulterated or misbranded foods, drugs, medicines, and liquors. -
Dollar Diplomacy
The use of a country's financial power to extend its international influence. -
16th Amendment
Gave Congress the power to tax personal income. -
17th Amendment
Provided the election for two U.S. senators from each state by popular vote and for a term for 6 years. -
Federal Reserve Act
Provides the nation with safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. -
18th Amendment
Banned the sale of alcoholic drinks. -
Nativism
A policy that favors native citizens rather than immigrants. -
19th Amendment
This amendment gave women the right to vote. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
A bribery scandal that involved the administration of the United States President Warren g. Harding. -
Clarence Darrow
An attorney that defended the Scopes during the "Monkey Trial" and at his time was considered one of the greatest orators; trial became the first in American history to be broadcasted over national radio
