Unit 2 Final Flashcard: Gran Divisions - Progressive Era

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What is the moving assembly line?

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A manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner as it moves along a conveyor belt, significantly increasing production efficiency.

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Who was Henry Ford?

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An American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company, known for revolutionizing the automobile industry with the introduction of the moving assembly line.

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What does discrimination mean?

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Unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics such as race, gender, or nationality.

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What is yellow journalism?

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A style of newspaper reporting that emphasizes sensationalism over facts, often to attract readers.

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What was Ellis Island?

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An immigration station in New York Harbor where millions of immigrants entered the United States from 1892 to 1954.

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Who was Cornelius Vanderbilt?

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A prominent American businessman who made his wealth in the railroad and shipping industries during the late 1800s.

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What is the significance of the transcontinental railroad?

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It connected the eastern U.S. with the western territories, facilitating trade, travel, and the movement of people.

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What does the term 'Progressive Era' refer to?

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A period in the United States from the 1890s to the 1920s characterized by social activism and political reform.

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What were labor unions?

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Organizations formed by workers to advocate for better working conditions, wages, and rights.

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What is muckraking?

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Investigative journalism aimed at exposing social ills and corruption, particularly during the Progressive Era.