USA Knowledge Tests (1865-1890) “Social Developments” Flashcards
Between 1860 and 1880 how much did the population increase by?
1860 = 31 million to 1880 = 50 million
How many immigrants came to the US between 1865-1890?
10 million immigrants
In 1890, what % of the labour force was made up of immigrants?
56%
1882 Chinese Exclusion Act
Provided an absolute 10 year ban on Chinese labourers immigrating to the US
How many Jewish immigrants arriving in 1888 compared to 1900 and what was the impact?
5,000 in 1888 compared to 90,000 in 1900 causing anti-semetism to grow
How many inhabitants did Chicago have in 1850 compared to 1890 and what was this an example of?
30,000 in 1850 and over 1 million in 1890 which demonstrated huge urbanisation
Who were Orange Riots between and when did they occur?
Irish Catholics and Protestants in 1870-71
Which unis were set up for black people?
Fisk, Howard, and Hampton Institute
In 1890, how many African Americans were estimated to be illiterate?
More than half of
How many men and women were lynched in the South between 1882-1899?
2,500
When was the NAWSA established and what did it stand for?
In 1890, the National American Women’s Suffrage Association was established
What demonstrated that the fight for women’s rights had started before the Civil War?
Seneca Falls convention in 1848 launched the feminist campaign for female suffrage
In 1873, what drove millions of unemployed workers into unions?
Depression
What was the 1877 Railroad Strike an example of?
It was the first national strike, even people from rival railroads and even different industries joined
What did the workers do in the 1877 Railroad Strike?
Destroyed railway carriages, locomotives and buildings
