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The document discusses several topics related to the late 1800s in the United States, including the decline of the buffalo population, battles between Native Americans and the U.S. Army, the Homestead Act, struggles on the Great Plains, the Populist Movement, factors enabling the Industrial Revolution such as natural resources and immigration, important figures like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, monopolies and trusts, and differences between craft unions and industrial unions.
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Ch.5 6 u-spp
The document provides information on several topics related to American history including:
- Native American populations and battles between Native Americans and the US Army such as the Sand Creek Massacre and Battle of Little Bighorn.
- Figures such as Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Chief Gall who were involved in conflicts.
- The Homestead Act which gave land to people to farm and attracted many to the Midwest.
- Challenges of life on the Great Plains such as isolation, weather, and conflicts with Native Americans.
- The Populist Movement addressed issues facing farmers through policies around debt, political representation, and the economy.
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This document provides an overview of several key events and developments in the late 19th century American West and Industrial Revolution era, including:
1) The decimation of the American buffalo population from 15 million in 1800 to just 1,000 in 1870 due to overhunting.
2) Several notable battles between Native Americans and the U.S. Army such as the Sand Creek Massacre and Battle of Little Bighorn.
3) The Homestead Act of 1862 which gave land to settlers but was exploited by land speculators.
4) The rise of populism in response to economic struggles faced by farmers on the Great Plains including debt and high railroad prices.
11populism
1. The document discusses the Populist movement of the late 1800s, which aimed to help struggling American farmers.
2. Farmers faced economic hardship due to overproduction of crops, mechanization increasing debts, and control of markets by corporate trusts.
3. The Populist movement advocated for bimetallism (using both gold and silver coins) to expand the money supply and inflate prices, benefiting debtors like farmers. However, this was opposed by conservatives and big banks who favored deflation.
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The Wall Street Crash of 1929 marked the beginning of the Great Depression. Speculation and overproduction led to a bubble in stock prices throughout the late 1920s. When prices reached unsustainable highs and profits began to fall, widespread panic set in as investors started selling their shares. On October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday, share prices collapsed as over 16 million shares were sold in a single day with no buyers found. The crash wiped out millions of investors and led to widespread unemployment that reached over 12 million by 1933. Small businesses closed, banks failed, and people had less money to spend, deepening the economic crisis.
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The document summarizes several key political and social issues in the United States during the 1920s. It discusses post-WWI issues like Prohibition and the women's suffrage movement. It also covers immigration restrictions passed by Congress in the 1920s. Other topics include labor strikes, the rise of the automobile and infrastructure changes, the increased use of electricity in homes, and brief overviews of the presidencies of Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, and Herbert Hoover during that decade.
Test notes
The document discusses various topics related to the late 19th century United States, including the industrialization period, westward expansion, immigration trends, and social/political movements. Key points mentioned include the Haymarket Riot hurting unions by associating them with violence, the Homestead Act and land grants providing ways for settlers to acquire western lands, and industrialists being called "captains of industry" for increasing supplies of goods and creating many jobs. Technological advances and financial investments sparked the expansion of American industry.
The populist movement
The document summarizes the Populist Movement of the 1880s-1890s in the United States. Key aspects included angry farmers forming the Populist Party to protest economic problems affecting many groups. The 1890s experienced the worst economic depression at that time. The Populist Platform advocated for ideas like free silver and women's suffrage. William Jennings Bryan and Mary Elizabeth Lease were important Populist figures. The Wizard of Oz can be seen as a political allegory representing these tensions through its characters. The Panic of 1893 exacerbated the economic problems, but recovery began before Congress passed relief measures as demand increased in Europe.
Weaknesses in the 1920s Economy
The 1920s economy had several key weaknesses according to the document. Income was unequally distributed, with most Americans living below the poverty line, while the top 5% earned a third of the wealth. Farming faced problems of low incomes, many foreclosures, and overproduction driving down prices. Old industries like textiles and coal declined as newer industries like oil emerged. High tariffs hurt trade. The stock market was overly speculative due to a lack of regulation, and the banking system was unstable with many small bank failures during the 1920s leading up to the crash. International debt also weakened the economies of countries like Britain and France.
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The document provides information on several topics related to American history including:
- Native American populations and battles between Native Americans and the US Army such as the Sand Creek Massacre and Battle of Little Bighorn.
- Figures such as Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Chief Gall who were involved in conflicts.
- The Homestead Act which gave land to people to farm and attracted many to the Midwest.
- Challenges of life on the Great Plains such as isolation, weather, and conflicts with Native Americans.
- The Populist Movement addressed issues facing farmers through policies around debt, political representation, and the economy.
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This document provides an overview of several key events and developments in the late 19th century American West and Industrial Revolution era, including:
1) The decimation of the American buffalo population from 15 million in 1800 to just 1,000 in 1870 due to overhunting.
2) Several notable battles between Native Americans and the U.S. Army such as the Sand Creek Massacre and Battle of Little Bighorn.
3) The Homestead Act of 1862 which gave land to settlers but was exploited by land speculators.
4) The rise of populism in response to economic struggles faced by farmers on the Great Plains including debt and high railroad prices.
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1. The document discusses the Populist movement of the late 1800s, which aimed to help struggling American farmers.
2. Farmers faced economic hardship due to overproduction of crops, mechanization increasing debts, and control of markets by corporate trusts.
3. The Populist movement advocated for bimetallism (using both gold and silver coins) to expand the money supply and inflate prices, benefiting debtors like farmers. However, this was opposed by conservatives and big banks who favored deflation.
Wall Street Crash 1929
The Wall Street Crash of 1929 marked the beginning of the Great Depression. Speculation and overproduction led to a bubble in stock prices throughout the late 1920s. When prices reached unsustainable highs and profits began to fall, widespread panic set in as investors started selling their shares. On October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday, share prices collapsed as over 16 million shares were sold in a single day with no buyers found. The crash wiped out millions of investors and led to widespread unemployment that reached over 12 million by 1933. Small businesses closed, banks failed, and people had less money to spend, deepening the economic crisis.
Politics of the 1920’s
The document summarizes several key political and social issues in the United States during the 1920s. It discusses post-WWI issues like Prohibition and the women's suffrage movement. It also covers immigration restrictions passed by Congress in the 1920s. Other topics include labor strikes, the rise of the automobile and infrastructure changes, the increased use of electricity in homes, and brief overviews of the presidencies of Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, and Herbert Hoover during that decade.
Test notes
The document discusses various topics related to the late 19th century United States, including the industrialization period, westward expansion, immigration trends, and social/political movements. Key points mentioned include the Haymarket Riot hurting unions by associating them with violence, the Homestead Act and land grants providing ways for settlers to acquire western lands, and industrialists being called "captains of industry" for increasing supplies of goods and creating many jobs. Technological advances and financial investments sparked the expansion of American industry.
The populist movement
The document summarizes the Populist Movement of the 1880s-1890s in the United States. Key aspects included angry farmers forming the Populist Party to protest economic problems affecting many groups. The 1890s experienced the worst economic depression at that time. The Populist Platform advocated for ideas like free silver and women's suffrage. William Jennings Bryan and Mary Elizabeth Lease were important Populist figures. The Wizard of Oz can be seen as a political allegory representing these tensions through its characters. The Panic of 1893 exacerbated the economic problems, but recovery began before Congress passed relief measures as demand increased in Europe.
Weaknesses in the 1920s Economy
The 1920s economy had several key weaknesses according to the document. Income was unequally distributed, with most Americans living below the poverty line, while the top 5% earned a third of the wealth. Farming faced problems of low incomes, many foreclosures, and overproduction driving down prices. Old industries like textiles and coal declined as newer industries like oil emerged. High tariffs hurt trade. The stock market was overly speculative due to a lack of regulation, and the banking system was unstable with many small bank failures during the 1920s leading up to the crash. International debt also weakened the economies of countries like Britain and France.
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The Populist movement arose in the late 19th century as farmers in the South and Midwest organized in response to economic hardship and lack of political representation of their interests. The movement gained some success in gaining votes and control in some states but ultimately failed to achieve its broader aims as it lost independence by merging with the Democrats and faced challenges from factors like the gold standard, new immigration, and an end to the agricultural depression. While short-lived as a political force, the Populist movement illustrated the impact of industrialization on farmers and paved the way for future progressive movements.
The 1920s Economy
The 1920s US economy saw high tariffs that boosted domestic industry but hurt farmers and trade, while tax cuts primarily benefited the wealthy. Regulations were reduced and businesses fixed prices. New technologies like the automobile and mass production grew industries and employment. However, easy credit, real estate speculation, and rampant stock market speculation built instability and left many in debt.
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Populism emerged as a movement in response to economic struggles farmers faced after the Civil War. Various crises drove down crop prices while transportation and bank costs rose. The Greenback and silver policies caused inflation harming farmers. Farmers organized through the Grange and Farmers' Alliance to demand reforms like free silver coinage and regulation of railroads. This led to the formation of the Populist Party in the 1890s, which promoted farmers' interests and included women. Though short-lived, Populism drew attention to farmers' economic issues.
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The Red Scare of the early 1920s was fueled by labor strikes, anarchist bombings, and fears that communism from the new Soviet Union would spread to the United States. Attorney General Palmer ordered raids in 1920 that arrested thousands of suspected radicals, mostly immigrants, without evidence to try to root out communist influence. Major labor strikes in 1919 were a result of high costs of living and poor working conditions after World War 1. Under Republican presidents Harding and Coolidge, the 1920s saw tax cuts, high tariffs, laissez-faire policies toward business, and restrictions on immigration. Cultural issues like Prohibition, Catholicism, and urban vs rural divides influenced the election of 1928.
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After the Civil War, overproduction by farmers led to declining crop prices and widespread farm debt. Farmers organized movements like the Grange and Farmers' Alliances to demand government action to stabilize prices through measures like tariffs, expanding the money supply, and free silver coinage. This populism culminated in the People's Party in the 1890s, which advocated these economic reforms and sought the eight hour work day and regulation of railroads and monopolies. The party selected William Jennings Bryan for president in 1896 on a free silver platform, but he lost to William McKinley as the nation moved to a gold standard. Populism declined by 1900 but brought attention to farmers' economic issues.
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Industrial development in South Carolina lagged behind the rest of the United States due to the planter elite's opposition to industry and preference for reviving the old South. The textile industry became important in South Carolina, with mills located near cotton fields and rivers. Mill villages provided housing and other amenities to attract poor farmers and laborers, though African Americans were excluded from traditional mill jobs. While mills offered employment, conditions were difficult, with long hours, low pay, diseases from the work environment, and accidents. Unions faced opposition from mill owners backed by the government. South Carolina later attracted northern mills by offering cheaper non-union labor and resources like phosphate rock and lumber.
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This document summarizes the Populist movement of the late 19th century, which advocated for struggling farmers in response to economic hardships they faced. Farmers were burdened by debt from mechanization, specialized crop farming, and natural disasters. The Populist Party and Grange cooperative movement supported policies to help farmers, including bimetallism to increase the money supply through silver coins. William Jennings Bryan campaigned for president in 1896 on a platform of "Free Silver" but lost, contributing to the decline of the Populist movement. The Wizard of Oz novel and characters symbolized Populist ideas and figures through allegory.
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The Populist Party emerged in response to economic hardship faced by farmers in the late 19th century. Dissatisfied with high railroad rates, declining farm prices, and a currency backed solely by gold, the Populists advocated for bimetallism, regulation of monopolies, and land reform. Though the Populist candidate lost the 1892 and 1896 presidential elections, the party achieved some successes by electing members to state and federal offices and influencing other parties to adopt parts of their platform. Over time, Populist ideas like direct election of senators and women's suffrage were enacted as amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the US became a leading industrial power as steel, oil and other industries boomed, making some businessmen very wealthy. Mass immigration from Europe provided workers for these industries. However, half of industrial workers still lived in poverty. The economic prosperity of the 1920s turned to crisis with the 1929 stock market crash, known as "Black Thursday", which led to thousands of bank failures, soaring unemployment, and depressed farm incomes and wages in the ensuing Great Depression.
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Populism emerged as a movement in response to economic struggles farmers faced after the Civil War. Various crises drove down crop prices while transportation and bank costs rose. The Greenback and silver policies caused inflation harming farmers. Farmers organized through the Grange and Farmers' Alliance to demand reforms like free silver coinage and regulation of railroads. This led to the formation of the Populist Party in the 1890s, which promoted farmers' interests and included women. Though short-lived, Populism drew attention to farmers' economic issues.
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The Wall Street Crash of 1929 began in late October 1929 and led to the Great Depression. Stock prices had been rising rapidly in the late 1920s as companies prospered in the post-WWI economic boom. However, overproduction led to falling profits, and investors began selling off their shares, causing prices to plummet. This triggered widespread panic selling and the crash, with stock prices falling over 20% in two days. The crash had devastating consequences as banks and companies failed, unemployment rose over 20 million, and the US economy severely contracted for years.
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Industrial development in South Carolina lagged behind the rest of the United States due to the planter elite's opposition to industry and preference for reviving the old South. The textile industry became important in South Carolina, with mills located near cotton fields and rivers. Mill villages provided housing and other amenities to attract poor farmers and laborers, though African Americans were excluded from traditional mill jobs. While mills offered employment, conditions were difficult, with long hours, low pay, diseases from the work environment, and accidents. Unions faced opposition from mill owners backed by the government. South Carolina later attracted northern mills by offering cheaper non-union labor and resources like phosphate rock and lumber.
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This document provides information on why immigrants came to the US, immigration trends between 1870-1920, the growth of cities, problems in cities, and the Progressive Era. Key points include:
- Between 1870-1920, 20 million Europeans and over 500,000 Chinese/Japanese immigrated to the US, largely due to opportunities, family, and factors pushing/pulling them from their home countries.
- Half of all immigrants settled in cities, contributing to rapid urban growth and overcrowding. Cities struggled with issues like disease, pollution, and crime due to inadequate infrastructure and housing.
- The Progressive Era saw reforms aimed at social welfare, morality, economic issues, and efficiency through government regulation, activism, and amendments
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(4) the progressive era
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The document summarizes technological innovations and industrialization in the United States following the Civil War. Key developments included the Bessemer process which increased steel production, new inventions like the telephone and typewriter, and the rise of oil and electricity as energy sources. The growth of railroads connected regions and markets. Entrepreneurs like Rockefeller and Carnegie established large corporations and amassed wealth, though workers faced long hours, low pay, and unsafe conditions, leading some to organize unions. Overall industrialization transformed the US economy through technological advances and new business models.
Ap chapter 19 the agrarian revolt
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The document discusses the rapid industrialization of the United States between 1865-1900. Key factors contributing to industrialization included abundant natural resources, labor supply, new technologies, capital investment, and business-friendly government policies. Mass production techniques like assembly lines and scientific management principles increased efficiency. The railroad industry expanded greatly and helped open up new markets. While proponents argued industrialists were self-made men and capitalism expanded opportunities, there was growing unrest over extreme wealth inequality and poor conditions for many workers. As monopolies consolidated power, the socialist movement gained some influence in response to the social problems of the late industrial era.
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The Populist Party advocated for economic reforms to help farmers and give average citizens a bigger voice in government. Farmers faced problems of low incomes, high debt, and difficulty exporting goods. To address this, the Grange and Farmers' Alliance organized farmers cooperatively and lobbied government. William Jennings Bryan supported Populist goals in his 1896 presidential run advocating for silver currency. Progressives pushed for initiatives, referendums, and recalls to give citizens more direct control, as well as reforms addressing issues exposed by muckrakers like Upton Sinclair and Ida Tarbell. Progressive presidents like Theodore Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson championed trust-busting, consumer protections, and restricting big business through agencies like
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The document summarizes key technological innovations and industrial developments in the United States following the Civil War. It describes how new inventions like the Bessemer Process for steel production and the use of electricity enabled industrialization and economic growth. New business organizations like corporations allowed companies to raise large amounts of capital. Entrepreneurs and industrial leaders established monopolies in industries like oil and steel. While this growth benefited business owners, workers often faced difficult and unsafe conditions, leading to the rise of labor unions seeking better treatment.
America during
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- 1. Ch. 5-6 • Moving West and the Industrial Revolution
- 6. Open Range
- 7. Buffalo Uses • KIDS Only? - Fun Stuff To Do - How Many Ways Can You Use a Buffalo? • 1800- 15 million buffalo • 1870- 1,000 • 2000- 260,000
- 8. Famous Indian War Battles • Sand Creek Massacre-1864 • Battle of the Hundred Slain(Fetterman Massacre)-1866 • Red River War-1874-75 • Battle of Little Bighorn(Custer’s Last Stand)-1876 • Battle of Wounded Knee-1890-last major skirmish between NA and US Army
- 10. George Custer
- 11. Sitting Bull
- 12. Crazy Horse
- 13. Chief Gall
- 19. Homestead Act • Gave 160 acres of land to people to live on and farm • Attracted thousands of people to the midwest • Land speculators “stole” much of the land that was set aside for the Homestead Act
- 21. Struggles on the Great Plains • Life on the Great Plains was not easy • Lonely • Bad weather • Hard work • Native Americans
- 24. Populist Movement • Help farmers out of debt • Give people a greater voice in government • Increase money supply in circulation • Graduated income tax • Federal loan program • Direct election of Senators • Single terms for president/v.p. • Secret ballot • 8 hour work day • Restrictions on immigration
- 25. What helped the Industrial Revolution to take place? • Tons of natural resources • Government helped business • Cities were growing • Immigrants provided cheap labor • Growing population provided markets for manufactured goods • Oil boom • Bessemer Process-cheap way to make steel
- 26. Henry Bessemer •
- 27. What helped the Industrial Revolution to take place? • Electricity-light bulb- Edison • Typewriter • Telephone-Bell
- 36. Interstate Commerce Act • Allowed the US Government to supervise railroads • Set up Interstate Commerce Commision to carry out law • Failed to help farmers
- 37. Andrew Carnegie
- 40. Horizontal and Vertical Integration • Monopoly-Define • Trust-Define • Page 242
- 48. Sherman Anti-Trust Act • Made it illegal to form a trust that interfered with free trade between states • What is a “trust”?
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