Unit 1 US History Flashcards
Political Machines
organizations that control local government through political //Political machines were party organizations, typically headed by a single boss or small group, that commanded enough votes to maintain political and administrative control of a city, county, or state
Assimilation (Native American)
When people force native Americans to adopt European culture// dawns act and American culture adopt
What are the importances of the Transcontinental Railroads?
connected the east coast and west coast of USA for trading, settlement and make the nation come together.
What is a monopoly
One company has control over entire market because how big it is, reducing the competition.
What is a trust
Where multiple companies come together to control the market
Dawes Act
where they gave native americans land and encouraged them to adopt European farming culture
Homestead Act
A law that gave europeans 160 acres of land that they had to stay on for at least 5 years and agreed to farm on it and build a little house on it.
Interstate Commerce Act
A law that regulated railroads to ensure fair rates and practices for shipping goods between states. help limit corporate power
John D. Rockefeller
He was a wealthy industrialist who made his fortune in the OIL INDUSTRY and founded Standard Oil Company.
Horizontal Integration
When a company buys or merges with other companies in the same industry to increase its market share.
Social Darwinism
The idea that people or groups who succeed in business and society do so because they are “fitter” or more capable, just like natural selection in nature.
Robber Barons
Wealthy and powerful business leaders who are seen as having gained their fortunes through ruthless, unethical practices and exploitation.
Vertical Integration
When a company controls all parts of the production process, from raw materials to the final product.
Chinese Exclusion Act
a law where is banned chinese workers from entering the U.S. so that original U.S. citizens had more job opportunities.
Nativism
is a political and social policy that prioritizes the interests of native-born inhabitants over those of immigrants, often leading to discriminatory practices and opposition to immigration.
