History Final
The Railroad:
Why were railroads so important for moving west?
They fueled westward settlement, spurred the growth of towns, and created massive demand for mass-produced steel and coal, physically connecting rural farmlands to urban factories to build a powerhouse national economy
How did they heIp the country change from farming to a factory-based economy?
they brought heavy, manufactured factory goods West.
The U.S. required unprecedented amounts of steel, iron, coal, and timber.
To operate safely and efficiently, they developed professional management hierarchies, advanced accounting, and time zones.
Indian Wars:
What was the main reason for the fighting between the U.S. government and NativeAmericans in the late 1800s? (Hint: Think about white settlers moving onto their lands).
Western expansion
. As white settlers and gold prospectors flooded onto Native American lands, the U.S. government forced tribes onto reservations.
Forced Change (Assimilation):
What was the goal of the Dawes Act?
Idea of making civilized land, took away tribe unity
What did Indian Boarding Schools force Native American children to do to their culture, hair, and language?
to abandon their heritage in a process known as forced assimilation.
To become more americanized killing off their culture
Big Business & The Gilded Age
Rise of Factories:
What did the government do (or not do) that allowed giant businesses to grow so fast in the late 1800s?
allowed businesses to operate without strict labor, safety, or environmental regulations.
The Gilded Age:
Why did Mark Twain use the phrase "Gilded Age" to describe this time in history?
To describe that while the US was growing and thriving there were many societal issues behind the scenes
“Picture perfect front, not back.”
What is the difference between a "Captain of Industry" and a "Robber Baron"?
Captain of industry (GOOD)
Creates jobs, Fair wages, Good working conditions
Focus on innovations and new inventions
Gives back money to charity, schools, hospitals
Robber Baron (BAD)
Unfair wages
Slows other smaller companies and businesses
Buys politicians
bribery
Famous Bosses&Inventions:
Know who Andrew Carnegie(Steel)and John D. Rockefeller (Oil) were.
ANDREW CARNEGIE-
Scottish American industrialist, made a lot of money in the steel industry, known for giving away money
JOHN D ROCKERFELLER-
A wealthy American businessman, founded the Standard oil company, became the richest man, using oil.
How did electricity change where people could build factories?
Electricity liberated factories from needing to be built near bodies of water or coal mines. By utilizing power grids and individual electric motors
Unions and Laws:
What was the goal of the Interstate Commerce Act?
was passed by Congress to regulate the railroad industry, specifically targeting monopolistic practices. Its goal was to ensure fair and reasonable shipping rates, prohibit price discrimination against small businesses and farmers, and establish the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to oversee these operations
How did workers use "collective bargaining" to get better rights?
Workers utilized collective bargaining through labor unions to negotiate as a unified group with employers over wages, benefits, and working conditions, rather than negotiating individually
They would not work until the wage or conditions were raised to be better
Immigration:
Why did many Americans(Nativists)push back against new immigrants?
Many Americans pushed back in fear of losing jobs and getting it taken away from them, because immigrants were willing to do the jobs for less money while they would be doing it for more, hence kicking them out.
What was the main goal of the Chinese Exclusion Act?
To keep the chinese out because they were taking jobs
Mainly stopped them from entering
Imperialism (America Expands Overseas)
Reasons to Expand:
Why did the U.S.want to take over islands and colonies overseas in the late 1800s?
The U.S. sought overseas colonies to secure raw materials and new markets for its growing industrial output. Policymakers also desired strategic naval bases
Why did some Americans think it was wrong to rule over other people?
it directly contradicted the nation's foundational ideals of liberty, democracy, and the "consent of the governed". They believed that subjugating foreign populations violated the core principles of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
Spanish-American War:
How did Yellow Journalism (exaggerated news)and the sinking of the U.S.S.Mainestart a war?
Yellow journalism started the war because of exaggeration
What lands did the U.S.get after winning?
the United States acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
China and Latin America:
What was the Open Door Policy,and who were the "Boxers" trying to kick out of China?
The Open Door Policy (1899) was a U.S. foreign policy stating that all foreign nations should have equal and unhindered trading rights in China. The "Boxers" were members of a secret Chinese society (the Yihetuan) who violently rebelled to expel all Westerners, foreign imperialists, and Christian missionaries from China.
Explain the different foreign policies of the presidents: Teddy Roosevelt's "Big Stick" (and theRoosevelt Corollary), William Howard Taft's "Dollar Diplomacy", and Woodrow Wilson's"Moral Diplomacy".
TEDDY ROOSEVELT-
Theodore Roosevelt operated on the West African proverb, "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.". His philosophy focused on peaceful negotiation backed by the explicit threat of a powerful military, particularly the U.S. Navy
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT-
His policy aimed to "substitute dollars for bullets," using American economic investments to secure diplomatic stability and expand foreign trade
WOODROW WILSON -
Woodrow Wilson rejected the imperialism of the "Big Stick" and the materialism of "Dollar Diplomacy". His strategy, engineered alongside Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, aimed to support nations that aligned with American moral values, democracy, and human rights.
How did Teddy Roosevelt get the land to build the Panama Canal?
After Colombia rejected a U.S. offer to lease the land, Roosevelt dispatched U.S. warships to block Colombian troops, allowing Panama to declare independence in November 1903
The Progressive Era
The Goal:
What did Progressives believe was threatening democracy and the rights of regular people?(Hint:Think about Big Business).
Progressives believed that concentrated corporate power, unchecked monopolies, and corrupt political machines were threatening democracy. They feared this vast wealth allowed Big Business to bypass the democratic process, rig the economy, and exploit regular people
Muckrakers:
Who were the muckrakers?
Muckrakers were investigative journalists of the early 1900’s who exposed misconduct by powerful organizations or people.
How did Upton Sinclair's book The Jungle change the way our meat and food are inspected?
The animals had to be inspected before slaughter
Inspected after slaughter
Had to have clean standards
Meat had to have a stamp of approval
Cannots adulter, no harmful chemicals
No misbranding
No narcotics
Power to the People:
How did new voting systems like the initiative,referendum,recall,and direct primary give regular citizens more power in government?
Initiative
Citizens are adding a proposed law to a ballot.. Citizens became law makers
Refederrum
State legislatures put a proposed law on the ballot, voters approve or repeal, voters get veto power
Recall
Voters can remove political officials before their term ends accountability
Direct primary
shifted the power to choose political candidates from party bosses directly to regular citizens.
Presidents &Nature:
Who broke or "busted" more trusts:Teddy Roosevelt or William Howard Taft?
William Howard Taft did more to regulate monopolies than TR did. He continued a lot of what teddy started.
Which president made protecting the environment a national issue?
Teddy roosevelt
Rights Movements:
What was the primary goal of the NAACP?
The NAACP stands for National Association for the advancement of colored people. to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all minority citizens, eliminate race-based discrimination, and ensure the health and well-being of all persons
What finally caused women's suffrage(the right to vote) to pass in 1920?
Women's suffrage passed in 1920 because decades of tireless grassroots activism and radical protests during the Progressive Era forced President Woodrow Wilson and Congress to act.
World War I!
Causes of the War:
What were the main causes of WWI? (M-A-I-N)
Militarism
Empires were expensive to build and defend. Each nation wanted stronger armed forces than the enemy which leads to competition.
Alliances
Secret treaties, Europe was divided by a complex web of mutual defense pacts. The two primary blocks were the Triple Entente (Britain, France, and Russia) and the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy).
Imperialism
European nations had been building empires and extending economic, and political control. Germany competed with France and Great Britain for colonies.
Nationalism
Extreme patriotism led to many nations believing that their culture and goals were superior.
Why was this war so much more destructive than older wars?
Industrialized Weaponry: The advent of the Industrial Revolution allowed for the mass production of highly lethal, mechanized weapons. Innovations like quick-firing artillery, heavy machine guns, poison gas, and tanks drastically increased the rate and scale of casualties
Trench Warfare and Attrition: The combination of machine guns and defensive fortifications led to vast, stagnant stalemates. Instead of rapid maneuvers, generals resorted to relentless artillery barrages followed by infantry charges across fortified "no man's land", resulting in massive, grinding losses of life with very little territorial gain
U.S.Joins the Fight:Why did the U.S.stop being neutral and join the war? (Hint:Look closely at the Zimmermann Note).
Many Americans felt that the U.S. should fight alongside the U.K. and France, and the German submarine sent a Great Britain ship with many Americans on it. Then 2 years later after a worsening relationship we joined and made a secret attempt to turn Mexico against us.
The Homefront:
What did the Selective Service Act do?
Required all men between 21-30 to register for the draft.
How did regular Americans support the war effort at home (Liberty Bonds,saving food/energy,Daylight Savings Time)?
directly purchasing war bonds, rationing staples like food and fuel, planting Victory Gardens, and observing Daylight Saving Time
Free Speech:
What did the Sedition Act do to people who spoke out or wrote bad things about the government during the war?
Targeted U.S. citizens, including journalists who criticized the act of provoking rebellion.
The Peace Treaty:
What was Woodrow Wilson's plan for peace called?
The fourteen points
League of nations is part of the fourteen points
Why did the U.S. does the Senate refuse to sign the Treaty of Versailles and refuse to join the League of Nations?
constitutional concerns over surrendering Congress's war-making power, a strong desire to avoid permanent foreign entanglements, and bitter partisan clashes between President Woodrow Wilson
The Amendments:13-19th Amendments!
From the progressive era 16-19th
2 Questions
13th Amendment (1865): Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude nationwide, except as a punishment for a crime.
14th Amendment (1868): Defined national citizenship and guaranteed all citizens "equal protection of the laws".
15th Amendment (1870): Prohibited the government from denying a citizen the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
16th Amendment (1913): Authorized the federal government to collect an income tax.
17th Amendment (1913): Established the direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote, replacing selection by state legislatures.
18th Amendment (1919): Prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors, launching the era of Prohibition.
19th Amendment (1920): Granted women the right to vote in all local, state, and federal elections
Geography:
There will be a WORLD MAP on the exam.Think about our Imperialism and WWI units.
Imperialism (Late 19th - Early 20th Century)
The Scramble for Africa: Pay close attention to the continent of Africa as you will likely need to identify which European powers colonized which regions. Focus on the massive territorial claims of Great Britain and France, as well as Germany's attempts to expand its empire.
Asia and the Pacific: Be prepared to locate territories like India, Indochina (French), and the Philippines. You should also identify the emerging imperial power of Japan in East Asia.
⚔️ World War I Europe (1914-1918)
Allied Powers: Locate Great Britain, France, Russia, and later the United States and Italy.
Central Powers: Identify the core nations of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.
The Western Front: Be ready to map the border between France and Germany where the most intense trench warfare took place.
The Eastern Front: Locate the border regions between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia.
The Spark: Find the city of Sarajevo (in Bosnia) on the map, where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, igniting the war
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