Westward Expansion/Gilded Age Flashcards

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Bill of Rights

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The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect individual rights.

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Political machine

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A group that controls local government, often using favors or power.

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What political machines did

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Controlled city politics by making deals and helped immigrants with services.

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Labor union

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A group of workers who join to protect their rights at work.

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Why people joined labor unions

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For better work hours, pay, and safer jobs.

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Why nativism increased

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Because of job competition and cultural differences between immigrants and native-born people.

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Competition

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When people or groups try to get the same thing (like jobs).

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Nativism

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Being anti-immigrant

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Assimilation

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The process of becoming part of a different culture.

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Dawes Act

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Tried to make Native Americans live like settlers by giving them land plots. To adopt the culture or customs of another group.