Industry, expansionism, progressivism Flashcards
Statue of Liberty
dedicated in 1886, a statue that symbolized hope and freedom for immigrants.
push factors
conditions that drive people from their homes
pull factors
conditions that attract immigrants to a new area
suburb
residential area on or near the outskirts of a city
nativists
sought to limit immigration and preserve the country for native-born white Protestants
muckraker journalism
journalism that publishes and notifies people about the bad things going on in a city, company, etc.
Pure food and drug act
Teddy law which required food/drug makers to list ingredients on packages . also tried to en false advertising and use of impure ingredients.
USS Maine incident
in 1898 the us sent the Maine down to protect Cuba from Spain. It blew up because of coal and engine issues. People thought the Spanish bombed them, and then declared war on Spain.
significance of Panama Canal
the railroad craze ended. people could now cheaply and safely take a boat to the west, instead of taking a train.
collective bargaining
people come together to bargain over an issue
vaudeville
a show where where people performed by singing and dancing for entertainment. created a job for talented immigrants.
ellis island
island where immigrants went to get checked for disease and become an US citizen before entering the country
george westinghouse and GE
create electric transform to supply electricity to homes
monopoly
when one business controls an entire market
stock
a part of a company that you own (i.e. on share of McDonalds)