Unit 2: Bridge to the 20th Century

his railroad company helped cities grow outward

the most influential member of the Social Gospel movement

an unsanitary, overcrowded urban dwelling

spearheaded the movement for planned urban parks

separation of the races

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

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

his breakthrough brought about the oil boom in the United States

inspired a host of other young authors

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

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

Assassinated because he wanted to reform the political system

the nonmilitary branches of government administration

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

An alliance of trade and craft unions

Believed that blacks should seek immediate inclusion into mainstream American life

helped influence the passage of child labor laws

laws designed to enforce segregation of blacks from whites

tried to curb political corruption by investigating political machines

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

a cheap and efficient process for making steel

created flexible film for cameras

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

monopolized the steel industry

favoring native born Americans over immigrants

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

urged Congress to pass the Pendleton Civil Service Act

skyscraper architect

helped form the first union for the Railroad men

As President, he tried to raise tariffs

provided assistance to those living in slum neighborhoods

illegal use of political influence for personal gain

banned the formation of trusts and monopolies in the United States

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

the most notorious political boss in American history

he focused on gaining workers the right to collective bargaining

education program designed to help immigrants assimilate into American culture

As President, he tried to lower tariffs

the merging of companies that make similar products

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

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

a requirement that citizens pay a tax in order to vote

appointing people to government positions as a reward for political support

promoted the education of African Americans in liberal arts

the growth of cities