History ch. 18-19

Who drilled America's first oil well?

Who founded Hull House?

What innovation in farming prevented soil from being depleted of nutrients too quickly?

Who was a pastor whose sermons were published in 3500 newspapers?

Who was a German immigrant who advocated civil service reform?

Who established the first modern scientific laboratory?

Who imported wheat from Russia?

What movement began as a way to train Sunday school teachers?

Who is the author of Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ?

Who was a financer who organized the US Steel Corporation?

Which of the following patented the first telephone?

Who was a leader of the Women's Christian Temperance Union?

What did the Stalwarts steadfastly protest?

Who invented basketball in 1891?

Which act created the cooperative extension service within the Department of Agriculture?

In the 1890's, a _______ craze swept over American cities after the invention's safety and awkwardness was addressed.

Which of the following is NOT a crop for which George Washington Carver is known?

Which speaker of the House improved the efficiency of of the House?

In response to the Supreme Court's ruling against Granger laws, the first federal regulatory agency the ___ was created.

Which of the following describes Grover Cleveland's policy concerning pension bills?

Who was a steel entrepreneur?

Who opposed Tammany Hall political machine as New York governor?

Which Southern city became a major steel center?

What rural institution served as a meeting place and records hall?

What movement started after the conference at Mount Vernon?

Which literary style attempted to portray typical life, including cultures, accents, and traditions?

Why did unions oppose immigration?

What was the first state in which women could vote?

In what year was the telephone patented?

Who was the only president to serve two nonconsecutive terms?

William Jennings Bryan's _______ speech helped him win the Democratic presidential nomination for the election of 1896.

What farmers' organization promoted regulation of the railroads?

Who was a leader in the women's suffrage movement?

The former Confederate states became known as the ____ because of the rapid and numerous changes in the Southern economy

Which of the following set an important precedent for later trade policies with its reciprocity clause?

What city is known for her steel industry?

To spread charity with the Gospel, William Booth founded the ________.

What is a business that operates to save its members money rather than to profit?

What missionary introduced reindeer to Alaska?

Who was the chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge that died before construction was complete?

How did Andrew Carnegie ensure that his business was not dependent on railroads or producers of raw materials?

Who has been called one of the greatest inventors in history?

Which first lady was known for serving lemonade rather than alcohol at the White House?

Who developed a variety of thornless cactus?

What was the name of the movement supported by miners and farmers looking to pay off loans?

Who was an American who discovered the Bessmer process?

One of Nikola Tesla's greatest inventions was the ______ which was used in early radio transmitters.

Who organized the Standard Oil Company?

Who is considered the Moody of the South?

Which of the following accurately represents American unions in the Gilded Age?

Which was a Populist presidential candidate?