U.S. History Flashcard

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Which amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.?

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13th Amendment

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How did Jim Crow laws affect African Americans in the South beyond just limiting access to public facilities?

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They reinforced racial segregation & created a systemic inequality that affected employment, education, & social mobility.

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How did the Homestead Act of 1862 contribute to the economic development of the United States during the 19th century?

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It encouraged the settlement & cultivation of the Great Plains, promoting agricultural expansion & and the development of new markets.

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What was the Gilded Age known for?

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The era of wealth and poverty differences

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What was the primary aim of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, and how did it reflect the societal attitudes of the time?

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To prevent Chinese immigrants from gaining citizenship, reflecting widespread racial prejudice and fears of economic competition.

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Who was known as a "Robber Baron" during the Gilded Age?

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Andrew Carnegie

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What was the Progressive Era focused on?

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Correcting economic and social abuses of industrial society

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What was the main objective of the Pure Food & Drug Act of 1906?

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To provide federal inspection of meat products and forbid the manufacture, sale, or transportation of unsafe food products and poisonous medicines.

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Which amendment gave women the right to vote? Options: 16th Amendment, 17th Amendment, 18th Amendment, 19th Amendment

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19th Amendment

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Which policy aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China around 1900?

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Open Door Policy