19th-Century American History Flashcard

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Manifest Destiny

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The belief in expanding U.S. territory across North America

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Who invented the light bulb, and why was it significant for American society?

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Thomas Edison; it revolutionized indoor lighting

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What was the primary function of the transcontinental railroad?

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To connect the East and West coasts of the U.S.

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What are the major differences between “Old Immigration” (pre-1880) and “New Immigration” (post-1880)?

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Old Immigration was mainly from Northern Europe; New Immigration was from Southern and Eastern Europe.

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What was the Seneca Falls Convention, and in what year did it occur?

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A women's rights convention in 1848

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Social Darwinism

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The belief in survival of the fittest in human societies

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Who was Jacob Riis, and what was his book *How the Other Half Lives* about?

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A journalist; it exposed the living conditions of the poor in New York City

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What was the Open Door Policy in relation to China?

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A policy to ensure equal trading rights for all nations

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Which territories did the United States gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?

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Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

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Name one major U.S. city (such as Chicago) that grew rapidly during urbanization and explain one reason for its growth.

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New York; due to its status as an immigration hub