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What were the Sioux primarily known for on the Great Plains?
They were bison hunters.
What was a significant consequence of treaties with the Sioux?
Treaties were not upheld, especially concerning the Black Hills of Dakota.
What three main factors influenced American society during this era?
Industrialization, urbanization, and immigration.
Which immigrant group faced bans during the early 20th century?
Chinese immigrants.
What major American infrastructure project was built with immigrant labor?
The transcontinental railroad.
What economic belief did Carnegie support regarding wealth distribution?
The 'Gospel of Wealth,' which suggested giving money to people before dying.
What law aimed to limit patronage in government jobs?
The Pendleton Civil Service Act.
What Supreme Court case upheld segregation with 'separate but equal'?
Plessy v. Ferguson.
What were some methods used to restrict voting rights in the Jim Crow era?
Grandfather clause, literacy tests, and poll tax.
What was the significance of Hull House?
It was a settlement house for immigrants founded by Jane Addams.
What was the Homestead Act?
Legislation that provided 160 acres of land for settlers.
What movement sought to address societal issues like child labor and alcohol?
The Social Gospel Movement.
What type of business model did Rockefeller use?
Horizontal integration.
What term describes the limit on advancement for women in the workplace?
The glass ceiling.
What was a key effect of the Great Depression on immigration?
It created a negative flow of immigration.
Which railroads were primarily built by Irish immigrants?
The eastern railroads.
