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| definition | word | why? |
|---|---|---|
| the absence of government control over personal and economic life | laissez-faire | laissez-faire helped the U.S. grow, but it also showed why some rules are needed to keep things fair. |
| exclusive control by one company over an entire industry | monopoly | they shaped the country’s economy and showed the problems that come with too much power in the hands of a few companies |
| a person who has become rich through ruthless business practices and exploitation | robber barrons | their profound impact on the nation's economy, society, and politics |
| writer who uncovers and exposes misconduct in government or business | muckrakers | they were journalists who exposed big problems in society during the late 1800s and early 1900s |
| movement of people from rural to urban areas; expansion of cities and/or an increase in the number of people living in them | urbanization | it shaped how people lived and worked. |
| similar culture patterns throughout a society as a result of the spread of transportation, communication, and advertising. | mass culture | it's about shared experiences that bring people together. |
| rail link between the eastern and the western united states | transcontinental railroad | it connected the East Coast to the West Coast with train tracks which made traveling and shipping faster and easier. |
| 1862 law that gave 160 acres of land to persons wiling to live on and cultivate it for 5 years | Homestead Act | it helped many people get their own land to live and work on for free. |
| public lands where Native Americans were required to live by the federal government | reservations | they are areas of land where Native American tribes were forced to live. |
| movement that responded to the pressures of industrialization and urbanization by promoting reforms | progressivism | it was a movement that aimed to fix problems caused by rapid industrialization and urban growth in the late 1800s and early 1900s. |
| practice of the political party in power giving jobs and appointments to its supporters, rather than to people based on their qualifications | spoils system | it was a way of giving government jobs to people who supported the winning political party, rather than choosing the most qualified people for the jobs. |
| group of islands in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean, more than 7,000 islands | The Philippines | they linked to its role in U.S. expansionism and military strategy. |
| the policy by which strong nations extended their political military and economic control over weaker territories | imperialism | it shows how the U.S. expanded its power and influence beyond its borders |
| the right of american women by law to vote | Women's Sufferage | it represents a step toward achieving equality, justice, and full democratic participation in the United States |
| the belief held by some in the late nineteenth century that certain nations and races were superior to others and therefore destined to rule over them | Social Darwinism | it was a way of thinking that applied Charles Darwin’s ideas about evolution and "survival of the fittest" to society. |
| a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups and/or | isolationists | it shaped the nation's foreign policy for much of its early existence |
| act passed by Congress in 1917 enacting severe penalties for anyone engaged in disloyal or treasonable activities | Espionage Act | it gave the government the power to punish people who were accused of spying or interfering with the country’s military efforts |
| the right of people to choose their own form of government | self-determination | it means people have the right to make their own choices about how they live, govern themselves, and control their future. |
| 1925 trial of a Tennessee school teacher for breaking a law that forbade teaching Darwin's theory of evolution | Scopes trial | it highlighted the debate between two big ideas: science and religion. |
| Warren G Harding's successful campaign for the presidency of the U.S. in the 1920 - after the war | "Return to Normalcy" | it became the central theme of Warren G. Harding's 1920 presidential campaign |
| period during the 1920s in which African Americans novelists, poets, and artists celebrated their culture | Harlem Renaissance | it gave African Americans a chance to show their talents and creativity, helping to challenge the racism and segregation they faced. |
| customers withdrew their deposits from a bank or other financial institution over fear from stock market crash | bank runs | they illustrate the fragility of the financial system, the consequences of panic, and the importance of trust in banks |
| informal radio broadcasts in which President Franklin D. Roosevelt explained his view of issues at hand to average Americans | fireside chats | Roosevelt spoke directly to the American people in a calm and friendly way, making them feel like he was speaking to them in their own homes. |
| programs and legislation pushed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression to promote economic recovery and social reform | New Deal | It was a series of programs and actions taken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s to help the U.S. recover from the Great Depression. |
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