U.S. History Semester Exam Review

Wealthy men have a responsibility to use their wealth for the good of society. This is the...

What two things led to President McKinley to ask congress to declare war on spain.

Countries should be able to keep their culture without influence from the West. (Idea of 'Harmonious & Righteous Fists)

TR had enforced the Sherman Anti-Trust Act but said there are good trusts and there are bad trusts.

Joe Schmoe, a recent immigrant has heard there is a place he can go to find help becoming more 'American.'

Joe Schmoe can't believe that the newspapers are making such a big deal out of what is happening in Cuba

Jane Plain doesn't like the Native Americans have to give up their culture and become American.

Joe Schmoe listened on the radio to his 'Cross of Gold' speech and is thinking about voting his way.

Why did the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory not have fire escapes?

Who became president after Garfield was assassinated?

What did the populists want? (Why did farmers support them?)

What are McKinley's reasoning for going to war?

A young man who came from nothing and pulled himself up to become rich. He is what America promises.

Jane Plain is glad they have finally built a place for the Asian immigrants to enter the U.S.

The Sherman Anit-trust act outlaws trusts and monopolies.

Joe Schmoe has signed a petition to get a bill on the ballot so the people can vote.

What are the five factors of industrialization?

The 'true' name of the Boxers is 'Harmonious and Righteous Fists'

Social Darwinism is the belief that you must help each other to succeed.

Jane Plain read about the idea of Margaret Sanger that would have people getting rid of babies that are deformed.

Jane Plain is excited for the conservation of resources being discussed between Roosevelt and Pinchot.

Jane Plain can't believe the nerve of this Mexican Revolutionary, daring to enter U.S. territory!

Joe Schmoe thinks we should listen more to the Secretary of State; Japan could be a big threat.

Joe Schmoe might lose his job now that there will be no more crony system and a civil service system has been placed.

Jane Plain is worried about the many Native American Tribes in the west now that this has connected the east to the west

In the Wizard of Oz- William Jennings Bryan was felt to be represented by the Cowardly Lion.

The Triple Wall of Privilege was Wilson's idea as to why the poor stay poor and the rich stay rich.

Who created the idea of scientific management?

Who created the Gospel of Wealth?

Japan will not allow Japanese to immigrate to the U.S, then TR would stop segregation of schools in California.

Examples that show society show society during the time believed in Social Darwinism.

Jane Plain won't buy any more meat for her family after reading this book. The government needs to do something.

What are some pull factors for why Immigrants came to the U.S.? (Might need to memorize)

Joe Schmoe read with horror about these poor women from the factory in New York.

Jane Plain is mad that Cuba won't get the full independence they thought.

What are the Triple Wall Privileges?

Jane Plain is rooting for the rail workers led by Debs

In the 1890s if you were going to 'see an elephant' you were going to the bathroom.

We had the 16th Amendment because the government was being greedy and wanted more money.

Joe Schmoe is buying up every failing 'Thingamajig' factory he can. He had been inspired by Rockefeller.

Why was corruption in the government so common at this time?

Why could women never be union leaders?

Joe Schmoe is happy he can now have more voice in electing his Senator; the corrupt party machines had too much power.

What are some push factors? (Might need to memorize for the test)

Who coined the term " The Gilded Age"?

Joe Schmoe will have to sell part of his business now that mergers and monopolies have been outlawed.

Gospel of Wealth is the idea that those who are wealthy give back to the poor.

Extreme Nationalism is jingleism

Joe Schmoe is glad the federal government can now regulate products that cross state lines.