USHC Unit 5 Rise of Industrial America - Vocabulary

form of bribery/corruption in which someone receives payments, favors, or benefits in exchange for special treatment

congressional acts passed in the 1800s that played helped in the development of the First Transcontinental Railroad

a single seller or producer dominates and controls aproduct or service, eliminating competition

an economic system with private ownership of the means of production, resources, and the pursuit of profit

Refers to the US as a nation of immigrants. People from various backgrounds bring their unique qualities and traditions

In 1882, it was the first federal law that restricted immigration based on nationality. Target was Chinese laborers.

individuals who take on the initiative, risk, and responsibility to start and operate a business to make a profit.

the process of integration or adaptation of individuals or groups into a new culture, society, or environment

African Americans who migrated from the Southern United States to Kansas in the late 19th century

powerful, wealthy industrialists in late 1800s criticized for ruthless business practices and exploitation of workers

legislation in the that provided an opportunity for individuals to acquire land and settle in the western territories.

railway line that connected the eastern and western coasts of the United States

a historic pioneer migration route in the United States during the 19th century (1800s).

historic immigration stations in the US, played different roles and were associated with distinct periods of immigration

prominent business leaders and industrialists during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States.

legislation in the United States aimed at promoting fair competition and preventing anticompetitive practices

advocates minimal government intervention in economic affairs

theory that natural selection & survival of the fittest principles apply to social, political, and economic structures

a political and social ideology that favors the interests and rights of the native-born population over immigrants

business strategies that involve the expansion/consolidation of a company's operations in different directions

promoting the welfare of others, through charitable donations and actions that seek to improve the well-being of others