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Assimilation
Forcing/converting Native Americans to stay on a piece of land, farm it and become “American”
Sovereignty
the authority of a state/nation to govern itself
Dawes General Allotment Act (1887)
distributed tribes land between individual tribesmen. This divided the tribes land into smaller fragments until there was nothing left
German and Irish Immigrants took advantage of the homestead act to own farming land in the midwest
took land and gave to americans over time by populating the midwest by saying they will give land for free if you farm.
The Gold Rush (1849)
if someone mentioned that gold was found, there was an immediate rush of people to that location, whether it was there or not. This happened in many western locations - but we focus on this happening in California and other western states.
Who had the most direct access to gold during the gold rush
European Americans
The Cattle Boom
This is where huge amounts of cattle, and other animals, were raised throughout the west to feed the growing population (mainly in the east) of the United States
Did overgrazing cause the cattle boom to boom or decline (eating all the natural food available)
decline
did Barbed Wire cause the cattle boom to boom or decline(people buying land and fencing it in)
decline
Did the population boom (increase in Eastern U.S. population) cause the cattle boom to boom or decline
decline
did the demand being met (food supply met) cause the the cattle boom to boom or decline
decline
did too much supply (population having too much food) cause the cattle boom to boom or decline
decline
did longhorn breeding (cattle needing little water and withstand the weather) cause the cattle boom to boom or decline
boom
Did railroad development (RR’s built across the midwest and west connecting to the eastern U.S.) cause the the cattle boom to boom or decline
boom
did the free-open land (anyone can move around and use it as they wish) cause the cattle boom to boom or decline
boom
did the drought (lack of rain/water, usable land) cause the cattle boom to boom or decline
decline
describe Assimilation, Morrill Act, Sovereignty in 1 sentence
In the beginning, the US signed a treaty letting the Native Americans live in sovereignty, but then the Morill Act was passed causing the US to try to give out the Native American land and the US eventually resulted in trying to force assimilation on them to further take their land.
In one sentence describe the Cattle boom, Gold Rush, German/Irish Immigrants
The German and Irish Immigrants were involved in the Cattle boom because they were given land to farm and raise cattle, and other German and Irish immigrants were involved in the gold rush and had more direct access to the gold then many
in one sentence describe Overgrazing, Railroads, barbed wire
As overgrazing became more popular, people started putting up barbed wire to slow down the cattle boom and claim their land, but the production of railroads increased the cattle boom because it connected the US, allowing the farmers to overcome the problems that barbed wire created.
in one sentence describe Longhorn, population boom and free-open land
The population boom created an increase in Eastern U.S. population which allowed for longhorn breeding to increase the cattle boom and as the population increased and the longhorn breeding became more popular, free-open land allowed for anyone to use land and move around as they wish.
What government program is this an example of
homestead act
name 1 immigrant group that largely took advantage of the homestead act
german/irish
what specific US region did the homestead act encourage immigrants to move to
midwest
the cattle boom created to much
supply
what group of people likely had the most success in regards to the gold rush
white european migrants
what us government agency was in charge of native american affairs
bia
what act forced natives to tale specific land, farm and live on it?
dawes act
who did the morrill act transfer federal land to
states
assimilation was a strategy created primarily by whom to solve issues
Us government
How does the game of telephone reflect the struggle of communication prior to the telegraph and concept of AC/DC electricity (a current of energy that is able to travel over long distances and keep its level of power)?
AC allowed them to send electricity along long distances to power a city and DC could only travel a short distance. Before communication was idirect so it would be indirect and took forever but after it was more direct and connected the country.
What does the telegraph and AC/DC electricity increase
communication
capitalism
Private business runs most industries, competition determines cost of goods and salary of workers
communism
Property and production are controlled/owned by the community
proletariat
wage earners/workers
Bourgeoisie
Those who own/control the means(factories/stores/etc) of production
Laissez Faire
A general philosophy where the government allows industry/business and the economy to function with little to no intervention.
‘Hands-on’/Strict Supervision
A general philosophy where the government is more active and involved with industry/business and the economy.
Sherman Antitrust Act (1890)
outlawed all monopolies and trusts that restrained trade.
unions
For: represent and bring up the quality of life for all. Against: prevents competition and is anti-capitalism.
how did the creation of new farming inventions impact economy
(creation of new farming inventions) Better farming->more food->healthier people- >growing cities->more industry/workers->growing economy
Which innovation covered this week was the best at connecting more people as the country spread out?
Telegraph/ac/dc
Explain how AC/DC allows for increased use and access of electrically powered inventions in urban areas?
Because it allowed energy to travel long distances without loosing energy.
what is the core reason steel became more widely used in things like railroads (and other situations where there was a choice between iron and steel in making something).
Steel prices were lower and basically the same price of iron and so people used steel which was stronger and delt with the weather better.
Government, in the late 1800’s, typically showed favoritism to
industrilists
Explain why a business owner would prefer a government that is more laissez-faire?
Because the government was more hands off so they could grow and capitalize their buisness without any intervention.
Provide a real example of someone (or a job) that could be considered a proletariat
factory workers
Provide a real example of someone (or a job) that could be considered a bourgeoisie
steel factory owner
Why would unions (such as Knights of Labor/AFL) be in favor of the idea of the Sherman Antitrust Act
It didn´t allow the factory owners to control an industry so they had to allow the unions to have more rights due to the competing companies.
laissez-faire economic philosophy generally supports which group in an economy
The bourgeoisie
the sherman antitrust act was intended to support/benefit which group in the economy
It outlawed monopolies benefiting workers and consumers (but it didn't hold up in court so it was intended to do these things)
Use the word ‘connected’ in a sentence describing the significance of the image
The inventions/use of the telegraph and AC/DC connected people all across the country.
using the image what impact did the bessemer process have on steel
it decreased the prices of steel
who did capitalism typically favor most in the 1800’s
owners
The overall success of worker unions during this time period was
Those unions didn't work very well because they only used peaceful boycotts .
what characteristic was most credited with creating more jobs in the 1800’s
reduction in the price of steel
what innovation or technology allowed for the rapid development and SPRAWL/SPREAD of cities, for most regions of the US
AC/DC becasue it connects people and allows electricity to spread over longer distances
what 2 regions of the US experienced the most industrial growth and development during this time period
north and midwest
mechanized farming (tools/machines) that increased production of agricultural goods were most heavily used in what region
midwest
old immigrant
arrived to us between 1800-1880 from northern and western European countries
New Immigrant
arrived in the U.S between 1890-1910 from southern and eastern European countries
compulsory education
laws created in the late 1800´srequiring children to attend school
Tenement Houses
Located in urban cities (NY, Philadelphia and boston) next to factories
conspicuous consumption
buying goods to display your wealth
At this time f you were a middle class female what would you be doing
House wives or secretary
Yellow journalism
newspapers that present little or no legitimate, well-researched news while instead using eye-catching headlines for increased sales. Techniques may include exaggerations of news events, scandal-mongering, or sensationalism
Sensational reporting
Events and topics in news stories are selected and worded to excite the greatest number of readers and viewers.
which regions applied compulsory education laws the quickest
North and Midwest
Old immigrants in the late 1800s primarily were primarily from which 2 countries
Germany and Ireland
What term describes the individuals with their hands up?
old immigrants
The negative attitude of many Americans towards new immigrants refers to
Nativism
Name the 2 primary cities New immigrants arrived at
New York and Boston
What social class would display conspicuous consumption
upper class
compulsory education increased the demand for what materials
newspaper
During the rapid urban development witch group of citizens lived farthest from the center of the city
upper class
which movement of the time looked to improve the quality of city life
city beautiful
Gilded Age (1870-1900)
In Politics, corruption and greed lurked below the polite and prosperous luster of American society during the late 1800’s.
Political Machine
In the late 1800s these were well-organized political parties dominating city governments.
Graft
act of taking advantage of your political position or government job by taking money or property in dishonest or fraudulent ways
Pendleton Civil Service Act (1883)
Competitive exams for those seeking government jobs
Populist (progressive ) Movement
Late 1800’s movement pushing for reform in agriculture and politics (a key idea was to add silver to the currency and not just gold so that more money would be moving around in the economy).
Grange Movement
Late 1870’s movement that brought farmers and others together to support and improve the position of agriculture and those working in that area.
Interstate commerce act
Late 1880’s government policy requiring railroad companies to make sure their shipping rates were reasonable and affordable (to protect farmers and others paying to move their products)
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