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Transcontinental Railroad
A rail link completed in 1869 that connected the eastern U.S. with the western territories, facilitating trade and settlement.
U.S. Industrial Revolution
A period of major industrialization during the late 18th to early 19th centuries, transforming the U.S. economy and society.
Suffrage Movement
The campaign for women's right to vote, gaining significant traction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
New Immigrants
Immigrants, primarily from southern and eastern Europe, who arrived in large numbers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Tammany Hall
A political machine in New York City, known for its corrupt practices and influence in local politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Jungle
A novel by Upton Sinclair that exposed unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry, leading to food safety reforms.
Prohibition
A nationwide ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages from 1920 to 1933.
Labor Day
A federal holiday in the U.S. celebrated on the first Monday in September, honoring the American labor movement.
Progressive Movement
A reform movement aimed at addressing social issues, political corruption, and economic inequality during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)
An organization that campaigned for the prohibition of alcohol and
What is the significance of the Progressive Era?
The Progressive Era marked a period of social activism and political reform in the United States, focusing on addressing issues like corruption, women's suffrage, and labor rights.
What was the impact of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
The Sherman Antitrust Act was the first federal law to prohibit monopolistic practices and was a significant step towards regulating big business in the U.S.
Who is considered a leading figure in the early civil rights movement?
W.E.B. Du Bois is regarded as a prominent civil rights leader advocating for African American rights and higher education.
What was the main purpose of the Child Labor movement during the Progressive Era?
The Child Labor movement aimed to end the exploitation of children in hazardous working conditions and promote education for all children.
What major environmental initiative is Teddy Roosevelt known for?
Teddy Roosevelt is known for his conservation efforts, including the establishment of national parks and protected spaces.
How did the Great Migration affect urban America?
The Great Migration led to a significant demographic shift, with African Americans moving from the rural South to urban centers in the North, impacting culture and politics.
What was the primary objective of the suffrage movement in the early 20th century?
The primary objective of the suffrage movement was to secure voting rights for women in the United States.
What was the outcome of the Plessy v. Ferguson case?
The outcome of Plessy v. Ferguson upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine.
What did the Lusitania incident contribute to during WWI?
The sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat contributed to growing anti-German sentiment and the eventual entry of the U.S. into World War I.
What was the role of muckrakers in the Progressive Era?
Muckrakers were journalists
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points
A statement of principles for peace to be used for peace negotiations to end World War I, advocating for open diplomacy, freedom of navigation, free trade, and self-determination for nations.