History Final - All units

Question 1

refugee

Answer 1

a person who flees their home country due to fear of persecution or violence.

Question 2

migrant worker

Answer 2

a person who moves from one region or country to another in search of work.

Question 3

labor unionism

Answer 3

the organization of workers to protect their rights and improve working conditions.

Question 4

industrialization

Answer 4

The process of developing industries in a country or region.

Question 5

OLDER ideals

Answer 5

opportunity, liberty, democracy, equality, rights

Question 6

13th Amendment

Answer 6

abolishes slavery except for punishment of a crime

Question 7

15th Amendment

Answer 7

the right to vote

Question 8

Convict Leasing

Answer 8

people forced into labor because of arrest; usually based on race and taken advantage of

Question 9

14th Amendment

Answer 9

equal protection under law

Question 10

ellis island

Answer 10

The primary immigration station in New York, processing immigrants from Europe.

Question 11

angel island

Answer 11

The primary immigration station in San Francisco, processing immigrants from Asia.

Question 12

innovation

Answer 12

The introduction of new ideas, methods, or technologies.

Question 13

dillingham commision

Answer 13

A U.S. government commission that studied immigration and its impact on American society.

Question 14

monopoly

Answer 14

A situation where a single company or group controls the entire market for a particular product or service.

Question 15

tenements

Answer 15

Overcrowded and poorly maintained apartment buildings, often housing immigrant families in urban areas.

Question 16

Laissez Faire Capitalism:

Answer 16

An economic system where the government does not interfere with the free market

Question 17

Chinese Exclusion act

Answer 17

A U.S. law passed in 1882 that prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the country.

Question 18

Philanthropy

Answer 18

The practice of donating money, goods, or services to help those in need.

Question 19

Labor Union

Answer 19

An organization of workers formed to protect their rights and interests.

Question 20

1st wave Immigrants

Answer 20

The first wave of immigration to the United States occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Question 21

2nd wave Immigrants

Answer 21

The second wave of immigration to the United States occurred in the mid-20th century.

Question 22

Collective Bargaining

Answer 22

The negotiation of wages and working conditions between employers and a group of employees.

Question 23

Captain of Industry

Answer 23

A wealthy industrialist who is seen as a positive contributor to society.

Question 24

Robber Baron

Answer 24

A wealthy industrialist who is seen as exploitative and unethical.

Question 25

Social Darwimism

Answer 25

The belief that society and the economy should be based on the principles of natural selection and survival of the fittest.

Question 26

Social Gospel

Answer 26

A movement that sought to apply Christian principles to social problems and promote social justice.

Question 27

Sherman Antitrust Act:

Answer 27

A U.S. law passed in 1890 to prevent the formation of monopolies and promote fair competition.

Question 28

North-South Migration:

Answer 28

The movement of people from the northern states to the southern states of the United States.

Question 29

capitalism

Answer 29

an economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit

Question 30

Horizontal Integration

Answer 30

acquiring as many companies in the same industry as possible, or buying out all of your competitors

Question 31

Vertical Intergration

Answer 31

taking control of each step in the production and distribution of a product, from acquiring raw materials to manufacturing, packaging, and shipping