Unit 6 SS
What were some negative effects of urbanization?
water and sanitation facilities caused disease, families had limited income, and political machines taking control
Describe what working conditions were like in factories?
hot, long, and they're always working
Why did urbanization occur in the United States?
new immigrants coming to the US
Why did people immigrate to the United States?
new jobs, wanted better lives, gain more freedom, get away from conflict
What were some positive effects of urbanization?
new technology, new water and sewage, electricity powered lights
What is the difference between the "old immigrants" and the "new immigrants"?
old- western and northern europe, european culture, moved for political freedom new- southern and eastern europe, moved for greater economic freedom
Why monopolies are considered bad for consumers?
products were low quality and prices would range
Describe the theory of Social Darwinism? Which group of Americans believed in this theory?
survival of the fittest, people at the top of the pyramid were deserved the most power and wealth, capitalists and industrialists
What was the federal government response to the early strikes by labor unions?
taking the side of management because the government favored interests of business over labor
What are the purposes of labor unions?
to be organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests
How did the Market Revolution encourage the settlement of the west?
Helped with economic growth and grew another lower class for the poor
How did the federal government encourage settlement of western lands following the Civil War?
Homestead act of 1862
What is the difference between the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?
Knights of Labor- 700,000 members, goal was social reforms, collective bargaining American Federation of Labor- 1 million members, goal was immediate changes, striking
What was the US Government policy towards Native Americans prior to 1887?
Land ownership and integrate an agricultural lifestyle
What problems did settlers face when they moved out west?
The land was hard to farm on, there was harsh weather, not a lot of buildings, and if you were inexperienced you weren't going to be successful.
What was the purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887? Was it Successful? Why or why not?
What was the purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887? Was it Successful? Why or why not?
How did the federal government respond to the "new Chinese immigrants"?
by passing the chinese inclusion act
Explain the two views of the new Millionaires: Captains of Industry or Robber Barons?
captains- negative nickname robber barons- positive nickname
How did the federal government respond to the "new Irish immigrants"?
created immigration restriction league
What is Nativism? Which groups were affected by nativism?
favoritism towards native born americans. the chinese and irish catholic immigrants
How do monopolies form?
from executive ownership of an industry by a single person or company
What was the cause of the American Indian Wars that took place following the Civil War?
gather native Americans on reservations
