USH vocabulary terms filled in- Made by Sophie Biebel

These are vocabulary terms for the final exam that are filled in and ready to study

Social Darwinism

A late 19th and early 20th century ideology that applied the concept of "survival of the fittest" to human societies, promoting ideas of competition, imperialism, and racial superiority as natural and beneficial.

Dough boys

term used to describe American soldiers in World War I, known for their youthful appearance and doughy physique.

Patent

A government authority's formal approval granting exclusive rights to an inventor for their invention, typically lasting for 20 years.

Entrepreneur

A person who starts and manages a business, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Laissez faire

an economic philosophy advocating minimal government intervention in the economy.

Monopoly

A market structure where a single seller controls the entire supply of a product or service, limiting competition.

Company Town

A settlement owned by a single company, providing housing and amenities to its employees.

Nativism

A political policy that favors the interests of established inhabitants over those of immigrants, often leading to discrimination against newcomers.

Sharecropping

A system where farmers, often former slaves, work land owned by someone else in exchange for a share of the crops produced.

Socialism

A political and economic system where the means of production are owned and regulated by the community as a whole, promoting social welfare and reducing inequality.

Melting Pot

A metaphor for a society where various cultural backgrounds blend together, creating a diverse community that retains elements of each group's heritage.

Initiative

A process that allows citizens to propose legislation or constitutional amendments through gathering signatures and putting it to a vote.

Bull Market

A period of rising stock prices, indicating investor confidence in the economy and a favorable outlook for financial markets.

Flapper

A young woman in the 1920s known for embracing a lifestyle of independence, fashion, and social freedom, often characterized by bobbed hair, short skirts, and a carefree attitude.

Muckraker

A journalist or writer who exposes corruption, misconduct, or social issues to promote reform.

Progressivism

A reform movement in the early 20th century focused on addressing social issues, improving government efficiency, and curbing corporate power to promote social justice and enhance democracy.