2nd Industrial Revolution in America Flashcard 1

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What developments powered the 2nd Industrial Revolution in America? Options: Railroads, oil, steel, electricity; Agriculture, textiles, coal, steam; Automobiles, plastics, computers, internet; Aviation, nuclear power, biotechnology, robotics

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Railroads, oil, steel, electricity

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What were the challenges to forming Unions?

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Government couldn't help, factory owners had control

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What was the main issue during the Homestead Strike?

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Pay cut and seventy-hour workweek

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What were the goals of the Knights of Labor?

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Equal pay for women and no child labor

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What were the causes and effects of the new wave of immigrants from 1880-1900?

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They were hired but faced poor living conditions.

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How did the Chinese Exclusion Act reflect nativist attitudes at that time?

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It was racist and prevented hiring

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What were the causes and effects of Urbanization during this time period?

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Poor housing conditions

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How was Social Darwinism used to explain and justify social classes in America?

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Survival of the fittest

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How did Roosevelt apply his philosophy to the Coal Miner’s Strike?

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Gave both a little on what they want

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How was Taft different from Roosevelt regarding tariffs?

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He wanted higher tariffs.