Test One Flashcards
Who was Thomas Nast?
Most famous cartoonist of his era
Known for drawing Santa and Uncle Sam, and for giving political animals their symbols.
What political machine did Boss Tweed run in NYC?
Tammany Hall
A corrupt political organization in New York City.
What is a caricature?
A type of cartoon drawing that exaggerates features
Used by Thomas Nast to portray political figures.
What was the tariff stance of the Republican Party?
High tariff
Republicans supported tariffs to protect American businesses.
Who won the presidential election of 1880?
James Garfield
The election was very close in the popular vote.
Who assassinated President Garfield?
Charles Guiteau
Guiteau was a disappointed office seeker who was quickly tried and executed.
What was Grover Cleveland known for during his presidency?
Extensive use of veto power and anti-imperialism
He believed the government should stay out of the economy.
Which president served two non-consecutive terms?
Grover Cleveland
He was the only U.S. president to do so.
What was the Panic of 1893?
An economic depression
Occurred during Cleveland’s administration.
What were the three distinctive geographical areas of the West?
- The Great Plains
- The Rocky Mountains
- The Pacific Coast
What was a major industry that helped open up the West?
Mining
The cattle industry also played a significant role.
What is a cattle drive?
A method to transport cattle to market
It was a dangerous undertaking, especially crossing rivers.
Who was known as ‘the hanging judge’?
Isaac Parker
He sentenced many to execution during his 20 years as a judge.
Who was Buffalo Bill?
William F Cody, a pony express rider and showman
Known for starting a wild west show that toured the U.S. and Europe.
What was the shootout at the O.K. Corral?
A famous gunfight involving the Earp brothers and outlaws
It took place in Tombstone, Arizona.
Who were the leaders of the Sioux tribe?
- Sitting Bull
- Crazy Horse
What was the significance of the Battle of Little Bighorn?
Custer’s Last Stand
Custer’s entire command was killed, shocking the East.
What were Buffalo Soldiers?
All black cavalry units
The name was given to them by Native Americans.
Who was Quanah Parker?
A Comanche chief who sought peace
He was not 100% Comanche and was over 6 feet tall.
What was the Chicago World’s Fair also known as?
The White City
Named for the white buildings constructed for the fair.
What famous structure did George Ferris create?
The Ferris wheel
It was introduced at the Chicago World’s Fair.
What was H.H. Holmes known for?
Being America’s first serial killer
He built a hotel known as the murder castle.
What was the Children’s Blizzard?
A severe storm in January 1888
Many children died trying to get home from school.
Who was Lizzie Borden?
A young woman accused of murdering her father and stepmother
The case became a famous murder trial in American history.
What event led to the discovery of Andrew Borden’s murdered body?
Lizzie Borden walked into the house and discovered her father’s body on the sofa
Lizzie Borden was later arrested for the murder of her father and stepmother, Abby Borden.
What year were American Indians granted citizenship rights?
1924
Which amendment made former black slaves citizens?
14th Amendment
Who was the Democratic candidate in the Election of 1896?
William Jennings Bryan
What nickname was William Jennings Bryan known by?
The Great Commoner
Who won the Election of 1896?
William McKinley
What was the outcome of the Election of 1900?
William McKinley won re-election
Who was Theodore Roosevelt’s vice president during McKinley’s presidency?
Theodore Roosevelt
What significant personal challenges did Theodore Roosevelt face in his early life?
He was a sickly child with asthma and lost his mother and wife in the same day
What profession did Theodore Roosevelt take up after college?
He was elected to the New York state legislature
What military unit did Theodore Roosevelt lead during the Spanish-American War?
Rough Riders
Who assassinated President McKinley?
Leon Czolgosz
What was Theodore Roosevelt known for as president?
The Square Deal
The Square Deal focused on consumer protection, natural resource conservation, and curbing corporate excesses.
What was the ‘Big Stick’ policy?
Walk softly and carry a big stick
What was the Great White Fleet?
A fleet of American ships painted white that went on a world tour
What achievement did Theodore Roosevelt earn for his role in negotiating peace?
Nobel Prize for Peace
What was Roosevelt’s stance on big businesses?
He was known as the trust buster
What country owned Panama before its revolution?
Colombia
Who was the first black man to visit the White House?
Booker T. Washington
Which invention is credited to the Wright brothers?
Airplane
What animal is associated with the teddy bear, named after Theodore Roosevelt?
Bear
Fill in the blank: Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to dive in a _______.
submarine
True or False: Theodore Roosevelt was a great conservationist.
True
