APUSH Unit 6
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This flashcard set explores critical developments in U.S. history from 1865 to 1898, focusing on the rise of industrial capitalism, significant social changes, and political evolution. Learners will practice key concepts such as the transformations in the Great Plains, the impact of immigration, labor movements, and reforms aimed at addressing urban challenges. Topics include prominent figures like Ida B. Wells and Andrew Carnegie, along with significant events such as the Great Railroad Strike and the establishment of the National Labor Union. Through this comprehensive review, students will gain insight into the complex interplay of economic, social, and cultural factors that shaped modern America.
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What is the historical context for the rise of industrial capitalism in the U.S. from 1865 to 1898?
The rise involved economic, political, social, and cultural developments.
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How did the Great Plains change after 1865?
The Great Plains saw dramatic changes with new states, towns, and diminished frontiers.
Card 3
What was the original method for electing U.S. senators?
Senators were originally selected by state legislatures.
Card 4
What was the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887?
It aimed to break up tribal organizations and promote assimilation by dividing land into plots for American Indians.
Card 5
What is Marshall's view on the Indian Wars?
Marshall believed greed and aggression by white settlers caused the Indian Wars.
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Who was Ida B. Wells and what did she campaign against?
Ida B. Wells was an editor who campaigned against lynching and Jim Crow laws.
Card 7
What process did William Kelly discover for producing steel?
Blasting air through molten iron to produce high-quality steel.
Card 8
What were the inefficiencies in early railroads?
Different gauges and incompatible equipment resulted in inefficiencies.
Card 9
What did Russell Conwell preach in 'Acres of Diamonds'?
Everyone had a duty to become rich.
Card 10
What strategies did some workers favor to achieve union goals?
Strikes, picketing, boycotts, and slowdowns.
Card 11
Who wrote 'The New Colossus' and when?
Emma Lazarus wrote 'The New Colossus' in 1883.
Card 12
What was the primary restriction on immigration in the 1870s?
Chinese immigrants were banned from entering the U.S.