Mid-Term Flashcards
What are the three categories of historical sources?
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary
What did Alexander Stephens claim led to the formation of the Confederate states in his “Cornerstone Speech”?
Slavery
What did Lincoln do to start the process of Reconstruction in the South?
Proclamation of Amnesty
What led to the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson?
He wasn’t capable of facilitating reconstruction
What were Black American leaders able to achieve as they took leadership in Reconstruction governments in the South?
Infrastructures and resources, effects to partner with northern industries
What did the concept of Taylorism do to change American industry?
Splitting things into smaller jobs and devaluing workers
What was Social Darwinism? What did it argue?
Inequality is good, poor get poor, rich get rich
How many strikes were organized between 1880-1900?
20,000
What was the Populist Platform? What policies did it recommend?
Nationalization of things, federal control, protections for the poor, and modernization of the government, countering elite power
Who was William Jennings Bryan and how did he factor into the Populist?
William Jennings Bryan is a very effective speaker and he is a big part of the free silver movement.
What success did the Socialist Party achieve in the US? How did they influence American politics?
1,000 in government positions, 150,000 members, Eugene Debbs 6% of the popular vote
What success did the Socialist Party achieve in the US? How did they influence American politics?
1,000 in government positions, 150,000 members, Eugene Debbs 6% of the popular vote
