History S1 24-25

How many electoral votes did Abraham Lincoln receive in the south?

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What was Common Sense?

A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine attacking King George and the monarchy, advocating for American independence.

Who was the primary writer of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?

King George III

Did Abraham Lincoln pledge to stop the spread of slavery or abolish slavery during his campaign?

to stop the spread of slavery

What did the Sugar Act do?

It imposed a tax on molasses and other sugar items.

What was decided at the Second Continental Congress?

Established a continental army and appointed George Washington as commander-in-chief.

Who was elected president of the southern states during the Civil War?

Jefferson Davis

Who was president of the USA during the Civil War?

Abraham Lincoln

Who was William McKinley?

The nominee running for president in 1896 from Ohio and the Republican Party that backed the gold standard.

Who was George Custer?

Colonel who ignored the Treaty of Fort Laramie and sparked a gold rush in the Black Hills.

Who was Chief Red Cloud?

Sioux leader who appealed against white settlement on the Bozeman Trail.

Who was William Jennings Bryan?

Democratic congressman who won the Democratic nomination in 1896 backing bimetallism.

Who was Captain Fetterman?

Captain defeated at the Fetterman Massacre against Native Americans.

Who was Crazy Horse?

Leader who fought against Custer and played a key role in the Sioux victory.

Who was Oliver Hudson Kelley?

Founder of the Patrons of Husbandry, also known as the Grange.

Who was Sitting Bull?

Leader of the Hunkpapa Sioux who resisted U.S. encroachment on Sioux lands.

What act was passed to help finance agricultural colleges?

Morrill Act.

What does the Plains culture for Native Americans encompass?

Small villages, hunting, farming, craftsmanship, and spirituality.

What did the Homestead Act do?

Granted 160 acres of land to any citizen or intended citizen who was head of household.

What was the Ghost Dance Movement?

A religious movement among Native Americans that foretold the return of deceased ancestors.

What are the Great Plains?

The region where Native Americans lived, stretching from central U.S. to the far west.

What did the Carlisle School force Native Americans to do?

Speak English, dress white, and adopt U.S. values.

Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?

African American soldiers who fought in the Indian Wars and later became park rangers.

What did the Ft. Laramie Treaty do?

Closed off the Bozeman Trail and established reservation lands for the Sioux.

What act forced assimilation upon Native Americans?

Dawes Act.

What were farmers alliances?

Groups formed to support farmers through education and advocacy for economic reforms.

What was a bonanza farm?

A large farm devoted to a single crop.

What was the gold standard?

A monetary system where currency is backed by gold.

What was the final major battle of the Great Plains?

Wounded Knee Massacre.

What is the Battle of Little Big Horn also known as?

Custer's Last Stand.

What is populism?

A movement seeking reforms to help farmers and workers gain a larger voice in government.

What were three economic reforms pushed by the Populist party?

Increase in the money supply, graduated income tax, federal loan program.

What animal was essential to the Plains Indians?

Buffalo.

What is an Exoduster?

African Americans who migrated from the South to Kansas after the Civil War.

What is a soddy?

A home made from prairie turf, offering some insulation but limited light.

Who was Edwin L. Drake?

First person to use a steam engine to drill for oil.

Who was Christopher Sholes?

Inventor of the typewriter.

Who was Thomas Edison?

Inventor of the light bulb and improvements to electric labs.

Who was George Pullman?

Built a factory for railroad sleepers and cars.

Who was Alexander Graham Bell?

Inventor of the first telephone.

Who was Andrew Carnegie?

Steel industry magnate known for his work with railroads.

Who was John D. Rockefeller?

Oil industry leader and founder of Standard Oil.

Who was Samuel Gompers?

Founder and leader of the American Federation of Labor.

Who was Eugene V. Debs?

Labor leader who fought for workers' rights and union organization.

Who was Mary Harris Jones?

Activist known as Mother Jones who fought for workers and women's rights.

What was the Bessemer Process?

A method for converting iron into steel.

What was the Transcontinental Railroad?

A railroad that connected the eastern and western United States.

What did Munn v Illinois decide?

States could regulate railroads for the benefit of farmers and consumers.

What did the Interstate Commerce Act do?

Allowed the government to regulate railroad industry practices.

What was the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?

Made it illegal to create monopolies that hinder free trade.

What industry was involved in the Pullman Strike?

Railroad industry.

Who would be in charge of Standard Oil Company?

John D. Rockefeller.

Which union saw strikes as a tactic led by Samuel Gompers?

Cigar makers union.

What was the Great Strike of 1877?

A strike involving railroad workers protesting wage cuts.

Who invented the lightbulb?

Thomas Edison.

What newspaper did Joseph Pulitzer own?

New York World.

What was the significance of the 17th amendment?

Established the direct election of senators.

Who was Grover Cleveland?

President who attempted to lower tariff rates.

Who was Jane Addams?

Founder of Hull House and a leader in the Social Gospel Movement.

Who was “Big Jim” Pendergast?

Democratic city boss in Kansas City known for political influence.

Who was Benjamin Harrison?

Republican president who signed the McKinley Tariff act.

What is graft?

Illegal use of political influence for personal gain.

What is Ellis Island?

Immigration station for European immigrants to the US.

What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?

Barricaded Chinese laborers from entering the US.

What group primarily came through Angel Island?

Asian immigrants.

What was the Americanization Movement?

Effort to assimilate diverse cultures into a dominant American culture.

What is patronage?

Giving government jobs to political supporters.

What was the Pendleton Civil Service Act?

Established a merit-based system for federal job appointments.

What is a tenement?

Multi-family urban housing often unsafe and overcrowded.

What is a political machine?

An organization that influences the political party's activities in a city.

Who designed the skyscraper?

Louis Sullivan.

Who was Booker T. Washington?

African American educator promoting vocational training for Blacks.

Who was W.E.B. Du Bois?

First African American to receive a doctorate from Harvard.

Who were the Wright Brothers?

Pioneers of aviation who invented the first airplane.

What is the significance of the 19th amendment?

Granted women the right to vote.

What was the Square Deal?

Teddy Roosevelt's reforms for fairness and equality.

What does Prohibition refer to?

The banning of alcohol to improve society.

What was the Bull-Moose Party?

Progressive political party formed by Teddy Roosevelt in 1912.

What was the goal of the Salvation Army?

Social welfare.

What is the significance of the Federal Reserve Banking system?

Created a system for the regulation and stability of U.S. currency.

Who was Emilio Aguinaldo?

Leader of the Philippine Revolution against Spain.

What was the Spanish-American War?

Conflict in 1898 between Spain and the U.S. leading to U.S. acquisition of territories.

What was the DeLome Letter?

A letter criticizing President McKinley that escalated tensions with Spain.

What is the Teller Amendment?

Declared that the U.S. would not annex Cuba after the war.

What is Dollar Diplomacy?

Taft's policy promoting U.S. financial interests abroad.

What was the Platt Amendment?

Allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs.

What started the Spanish-American War?

The explosion of the USS Maine, blamed on Spain.

Who signed the Treaty of Paris to end the Spanish-American War?

William McKinley.

What territories did the U.S. gain after the Spanish-American War?

Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

What was the controversy surrounding the USS Maine?

Its explosion in Havana harbor sparked calls for war.

Why did the U.S. create the Panama Canal?

To connect Atlantic and Pacific trade routes.

What was the significance of the Panama Canal?

It revolutionized maritime trade and military strategy.

What treaty ended the Spanish-American War?

The Treaty of Paris.

Who was blamed for the explosion of the USS Maine?

Spain.