Unit 2: Bridge to the 20th Century

spearheaded the movement for planned urban parks

the growth of cities

laws designed to enforce segregation of blacks from whites

 legalized state ordered segregation so long as the facilities for blacks and whites were equal

his railroad company helped cities grow outward

the merging of companies that make similar products

he focused on gaining workers the right to collective bargaining

helped influence the passage of child labor laws

a requirement that citizens pay a tax in order to vote

urged Congress to pass the Pendleton Civil Service Act

appointing people to government positions as a reward for political support

an unsanitary, overcrowded urban dwelling

He believed that racism would end once blacks acquired useful skills and proved their economic worth

As President, he tried to raise tariffs

equipped African Americans with teaching diplomas and useful skills in the trades and agriculture

the nonmilitary branches of government administration

favoring native born Americans over immigrants

the most influential member of the Social Gospel movement

Believed that blacks should seek immediate inclusion into mainstream American life

separation of the races

a cheap and efficient process for making steel

As President, he tried to lower tariffs

skyscraper architect

his breakthrough brought about the oil boom in the United States

monopolized the steel industry

belief that Christians have the responsibility to help improve working conditions and alleviate poverty

An alliance of trade and craft unions

created flexible film for cameras

tried to curb political corruption by investigating political machines

promoted the education of African Americans in liberal arts

banned the formation of trusts and monopolies in the United States

helped form the first union for the Railroad men

used the trust system to gain total control over the oil industry

first to achieve a sustained, controlled flight in a powered airplane

education program designed to help immigrants assimilate into American culture

the most notorious political boss in American history

his invention of the telephone opened the way for a worldwide communications network

pioneered newspaper innovations such as the Sunday delivery, comics, and sports

Assassinated because he wanted to reform the political system

provided assistance to those living in slum neighborhoods

inspired a host of other young authors

was the first to publish newspaper stories about exaggerated tales and personal scandals

a company's taking over its suppliers and distributors and transportation systems to gain total control

illegal use of political influence for personal gain

His invention of the lightbulb changed the nature of business in the United States