US HISTORY: Unit 5 Review Quick Flashcard

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What does the Sherman Antitrust Act prohibit?

Back

Business practices that hurt competition

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Who was Sitting Bull?

Back

A Sioux leader involved in resistance against U.S. policies

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What was the purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?

Back

To grant land for settlement in the West

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What was the main function of the Transcontinental Railroad?

Back

To connect East and West coasts to create a National Market

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What is the Bessemer Process known for?

Back

Mass-producing steel efficiently

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What was the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

Back

A law restricting Chinese immigration to the U.S.

Front

Who founded the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in 1886?

Back

Samuel Gompers

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What is a 'Scab' in labor terms?

Back

A temporary worker who crosses the picket line during a strike

Front

What was the primary goal of labor unions?

Back

To advocate for workers' rights

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How were immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe viewed by industrialists/factory owners?

Back

Positively because they would work for lower pay/wages