1. Describe the causes of the immigration of Southern and Eastern Europeans, Chinese, Koreans, and Japanese to America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
2. Describe the journey immigrants endured and their experiences at United States immigration stations.
1.) They left their homeland because jobs were scarse.the mexicans came because after the mexican war they needed to escape termoil, others came becasue america took over some territory. Some came to escape diffcult conditions, like lack of food, diesaes, religon, politics etc. most were "Lured" here because they knew they could have a better life.
2.) The immigrates traveled from their homeland by steamships. On these steamships the immigrants they shared a small space, because of this the dieseas spread rapidly! When they arrived in america of the east coast they had to go through Ellis Island. At Ellis Island they were put through tests, they needed to be dieseas free, and make the legal requriment.
The West coast people went through Angle Island. Here the selections and tests were much harder because Americans were prejudice against them.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Big Business and Labor Quiz
The Laissez faire gave power to one individual at the factory, the head of the company.The owners believed that the market was made by god (not man made), so if something went wrong it wasn't their problem. The labors saw the bad end of this because if they got hurt in the factory the owner wouldnt give him or her sick time. The owners also thought that if you were poor it wasn't their fault for not paying you enought it was gods fault for making you this way. God made the owners riich and handsome, and the poor people poor and ugly, therefore it wasnt the owners fault they had nothing to do with it. This was how followers of the Laissez faire thought life went. Plus it save them from the govermnet intervening and setting laws about wages and hours.
Social Darwinsm started the term "survival of the fittest". People who followed social darwinism( rich people because they got something out of it) believed that society was like a jungle with the struggle of the classes. They also believed that the weak would perish and everybody left would be rich and happy. The labors got nothing out of this because in the end they perish. but because people viewd stuff this way they would neglet the workeers thinking oh well they were only going to die anyways im putting them out of their miserary.
Social Darwinsm started the term "survival of the fittest". People who followed social darwinism( rich people because they got something out of it) believed that society was like a jungle with the struggle of the classes. They also believed that the weak would perish and everybody left would be rich and happy. The labors got nothing out of this because in the end they perish. but because people viewd stuff this way they would neglet the workeers thinking oh well they were only going to die anyways im putting them out of their miserary.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Labor Unions & Big Business
Identify each of the following events or people. Give an explanation or description of the item. Answer the questions who, what, where, and when.
Explain the historical significance of each item in the space provided. Establish the historical context in which the item exists. Establish the item as the result of or as the cause of other factors existing in the society under study. Answer this question: What were the political, social, economic, and/or cultural consequences of this item?
I hope these went through this time
the Knights of Labor
a.Identification- it was the only broad based labor system to survive the depression, which was led by Terence V. Powderly in 1860 when all the members of other companies were quiting they were fine.
b. Significance
- this was one of the few places that allowed everyone to work, wether they were african american, women, skilled or unskilled. Some of the concenquences were the founders believed they could have all the union labors cooperatite so it would be easier to trade and everyone would be happy. unfortunaly people didnt want this.
the Haymarket riot
a. Identification- was in 1886, one of the most violent riots of the time. While protesting in haymarket square market about poliece brulity the poliece came and attacked protesters, but a bomb went off and killed some people and wounded over 60.
b. Significance- the significance of this is that workers would go to this means to try and get their point by which could become very problematic. also made people fear radicalism.
the American Federation of Labor
a. Identification- a alliance of national craft unions. unlike the knights the Afl tried to work out the whoole wage and hours situation with the workers. they avoided party policies
b. Significance- Set backs in the 1890's, the steel and iron plants went on stike because they didnt want the wage cuts. the iron plant was closed, but the steel plant had to have guards sent in, 5 months later the strikers gave in.
Samuel Gompers
a. Identification- Sam Gompers was the head of the cigar markers international union, and later the president of the AFL. as the president he baragined collectivly, and negotieated between wages hours anf working conditions.
b. Significance- he used strikes in the Afl as a big tactic. Strikes = higher wages and shorter work weeks within his compay.
the Homestead strike
a. Identification-
b. Significance-
the Pullman strike
a. Identification- Durning the depression the Pullman Company laid off about 3000/5800 workers, it also decided to cut wages about 1/4th and not lower the cost of the homes they were allowing the labores to rent out. In 1864 a strike poped upbecause the Pullman Company refused to lower housing costs or up the wages. So because the Pullman Co wouldnt negioate with the strikers the Aru started boycotting Pullman trains.
b. Significance- The Aru started boycotting Pullman trains. And becasue Pullman hired back strike breaker the strike got violent so violent that President Cleveland had to send in federal troops.
Eugene V. Debs
a. Identification- He tried to form a union that could include every type of worker (skilled or unskilled). When he made this industrie he called it the American Railway Union. He late turned to socialism, with many other heads of companies.
b. Significance -The new union went on strike for higher wages, the industrie never recovered from this it was added movement to the Union Organizing.
the Industrial Workers of the World
a. Identification- It was a labor organization for unskilled labors, it was formed by socialists and radical unionists in 1905. William Haywood was the head of this company. It consisted of miners, lumberers, dock workers, and cannery workers. They were one of the few companies to allow african americans to work.
b. Significance- Only had one majory strike this is because "They gave dignity and a sense of solidarity to the unskilled workers". Most companies didn't do this which sets them apart.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Important people- giving def
Andrew Carnegie-gave money to build public libaries hoping people would write their own from rags to riches books.
Social Darwinism- It's the philosophoy of Charles Darwin,it was used to explain the the evloution of the human society.
John D. Rockefeller- He paid his oil emploeys under the average, and sold the oil at low prices, then when everyone started to buy it he hicked the prices up like crazy. but he still gave away money to colleges.
Sherman Antitrust Act- made it illegal to for a trust that interfered with free trade between counties and states.
Samuel Gompers- he led the cigar markets international union to join people more ordianary in 1886.
American Federation of Labor (AFL)- Led negotions between Reps of labor and managment to discuss wages, hours, working conditions etc. They also help workers go on strike that ended in the best intrestes of the workers.
Eugene V. Debs- He put together skillled workers and unskilled workers to the American railway Union.
Industrial Workers of the World- Was a group that gave solideratry to inskilled workers along with diferent races, African Americans were allowed to work here.
Social Darwinism- It's the philosophoy of Charles Darwin,it was used to explain the the evloution of the human society.
John D. Rockefeller- He paid his oil emploeys under the average, and sold the oil at low prices, then when everyone started to buy it he hicked the prices up like crazy. but he still gave away money to colleges.
Sherman Antitrust Act- made it illegal to for a trust that interfered with free trade between counties and states.
Samuel Gompers- he led the cigar markets international union to join people more ordianary in 1886.
American Federation of Labor (AFL)- Led negotions between Reps of labor and managment to discuss wages, hours, working conditions etc. They also help workers go on strike that ended in the best intrestes of the workers.
Eugene V. Debs- He put together skillled workers and unskilled workers to the American railway Union.
Industrial Workers of the World- Was a group that gave solideratry to inskilled workers along with diferent races, African Americans were allowed to work here.
Railroad Development
Why was the government so eager to promote the growth of railroads?
The government was really eager to promote the growth of railroads becuase it helped start a new vision for America. By being able to get to anywhere without a haslte new cities and markets were set up. the government wanted this because it ment an inflow of money to the country. The railroads also set up a national network. People could go from one place to another with out the 3 weeek hick across dangerous terrian. The growth of the railroads also helped the government by influecing the industries and businesses to make products such as iron, steel, lumber, and glass so they could make tracks. This brought in a ton of money to the government.
The government was really eager to promote the growth of railroads becuase it helped start a new vision for America. By being able to get to anywhere without a haslte new cities and markets were set up. the government wanted this because it ment an inflow of money to the country. The railroads also set up a national network. People could go from one place to another with out the 3 weeek hick across dangerous terrian. The growth of the railroads also helped the government by influecing the industries and businesses to make products such as iron, steel, lumber, and glass so they could make tracks. This brought in a ton of money to the government.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Expansion of Industry
-A wealth of natural resources
-Government support for business
-A growing urban population which equals cheap labor and markets new products
Witht the abundance of all the new resources like oil, help lead to a tech boom. This is because the people new they could turn the oil into kerosene. This made industries pop up all over the place. With the government supporting businesse it will help the people thrive because the gov will be pushing for more labor and there will be a greater demand for products.
-Government support for business
-A growing urban population which equals cheap labor and markets new products
Witht the abundance of all the new resources like oil, help lead to a tech boom. This is because the people new they could turn the oil into kerosene. This made industries pop up all over the place. With the government supporting businesse it will help the people thrive because the gov will be pushing for more labor and there will be a greater demand for products.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Westward Expansion Questions
1. What are some of the main reasons that the federal government's policy of assimilation failed?
The U.S government hasn't kept a promise to the native americans yet so why start now. Also the whites dont respect the native americans so the native Americans would be giving everything up and get no acceptance in return.
2. How successful were government efforts to promote settlement of the Great Plains? Give examples to support your answer.
The government effort to promote settlement on the great plains was very effective because they gave away free land which drew people in, then from that the pop grew and schools poped up along with stores etc.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Conflict in Iraq Q and A's
Conflict in Iraq Q and A's:
1. Where do most Kurds, Shi'a, and Sunnis live in Iraq?Kurds: Shi'a: Sunnis:
The Kurds live in Northern Iraq in small sections.
THe Shi'a live in southern Iraq more toward the east near Iran.
The Sunnis live in the middle of Iraq between the Shi'a and the Kurds, there are also some small groups near Kuwait and Turkey.
2. Which ethnic group(s) hold(s) power over the majority of oil reserves in Iraq?
The Shi'a hold more power in the south and the Kurds have more power in the north.
3. What is the main reason Britain become involved in Iraq?
The main reason the British became intrested in Iraq was because they had no oli fields of their own, so they wanted to control the reigon so they could get the rich oli fields.
4. What did pan-Arabists advocate after World War II?
The pan arabists wanted independence for the entire Middle Easr and encourages the Iraqi government to sever ties with Britian.
5. How was Saddam Hussein able to gain power and popularity in the 1970s?
Saddam Hussein gained power by having increasing the price of oil. Then he used that money to fund free education, a good public helath care system, and reforming the agricultural systems.
6. Why did the United States become involved in the Iran-Iraq War?
America became involved in the Iraq-Iran war because they didnt want the Islamist government of Iran to win. So when Iran started to attack kuwaits oil tankers America gave Iraq military intelligence, America also gave them credit to buy our weapons. But America also sold Iran spare parts to improve relations with Iran to get back American hostages from Lebanon.
7. Why did President George H.W. Bush (1989-93) bring the ground portion of the First Persian Gulf War to a halt? List two reasons. a. b.Extended Response: 8. What are the different ethnic and religious groups in Iraq? Why is it important to understand these differences?
They thought of the consequences of controlling a completely destabilizing Iraq. They also didnt want to kill husseins army so they let them run.
Extended Response:
8. What are the different ethnic and religious groups in Iraq? Why is it important to understand these differences?
there are two main ethnic groups in Iraq, the Arabs and the Kurds. The main religion of Iraq is muslim, and the 3 groups that folllow it are the Kurds, the Shi'a, and the Sunnis.
9. What dangers did President George W. Bush (2001-09) say Iraq posed to the region and the world? Name two
a.) Iraqs weapons program
b.) Hussins links to terrorism.
10. What were the U.S. government's declared goals in sending troops to Iraq?a. b.
a.) End Husseins regime
b.) to uncover WMD'S (weapons of mass distruction)
11. List two reasons violence continues in Iraq.a. b. Extended Response:
a.) Distrustful of the new government/ concerned about countrys future
b.)Angry at the U.S presence
12. Describe the different groups involved in the ongoing conflict in Iraq. What are their goals? (Reasons for fighting)
In the Shi'a there are two groups, the Mahsi Army and the Badr Brigade. The goals of there two groups are to resist the U.S and the Sunnis. Also to increase the Shi'a power in Iraq.
The Sunni have 3 groups the support them, the Islamic Army in Iraq, the Islamic Front for Iraqi Resistance, and the 1920's Revolution Brigades. These 3 groups share the same goal;to resist U.S forces fighting in Al- qaeda in Iraq.
The Kurds have 3 groups the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan(PUK), and the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK). All 3 groups are for Kurdistan self determination.
The last group is off of a small amount of sunnis called Al- Qaeda in Iraq. Their goal is to start a civil war, and to drive the U.S out of Iraq.
1. Where do most Kurds, Shi'a, and Sunnis live in Iraq?Kurds: Shi'a: Sunnis:
The Kurds live in Northern Iraq in small sections.
THe Shi'a live in southern Iraq more toward the east near Iran.
The Sunnis live in the middle of Iraq between the Shi'a and the Kurds, there are also some small groups near Kuwait and Turkey.
2. Which ethnic group(s) hold(s) power over the majority of oil reserves in Iraq?
The Shi'a hold more power in the south and the Kurds have more power in the north.
3. What is the main reason Britain become involved in Iraq?
The main reason the British became intrested in Iraq was because they had no oli fields of their own, so they wanted to control the reigon so they could get the rich oli fields.
4. What did pan-Arabists advocate after World War II?
The pan arabists wanted independence for the entire Middle Easr and encourages the Iraqi government to sever ties with Britian.
5. How was Saddam Hussein able to gain power and popularity in the 1970s?
Saddam Hussein gained power by having increasing the price of oil. Then he used that money to fund free education, a good public helath care system, and reforming the agricultural systems.
6. Why did the United States become involved in the Iran-Iraq War?
America became involved in the Iraq-Iran war because they didnt want the Islamist government of Iran to win. So when Iran started to attack kuwaits oil tankers America gave Iraq military intelligence, America also gave them credit to buy our weapons. But America also sold Iran spare parts to improve relations with Iran to get back American hostages from Lebanon.
7. Why did President George H.W. Bush (1989-93) bring the ground portion of the First Persian Gulf War to a halt? List two reasons. a. b.Extended Response: 8. What are the different ethnic and religious groups in Iraq? Why is it important to understand these differences?
They thought of the consequences of controlling a completely destabilizing Iraq. They also didnt want to kill husseins army so they let them run.
Extended Response:
8. What are the different ethnic and religious groups in Iraq? Why is it important to understand these differences?
there are two main ethnic groups in Iraq, the Arabs and the Kurds. The main religion of Iraq is muslim, and the 3 groups that folllow it are the Kurds, the Shi'a, and the Sunnis.
9. What dangers did President George W. Bush (2001-09) say Iraq posed to the region and the world? Name two
a.) Iraqs weapons program
b.) Hussins links to terrorism.
10. What were the U.S. government's declared goals in sending troops to Iraq?a. b.
a.) End Husseins regime
b.) to uncover WMD'S (weapons of mass distruction)
11. List two reasons violence continues in Iraq.a. b. Extended Response:
a.) Distrustful of the new government/ concerned about countrys future
b.)Angry at the U.S presence
12. Describe the different groups involved in the ongoing conflict in Iraq. What are their goals? (Reasons for fighting)
In the Shi'a there are two groups, the Mahsi Army and the Badr Brigade. The goals of there two groups are to resist the U.S and the Sunnis. Also to increase the Shi'a power in Iraq.
The Sunni have 3 groups the support them, the Islamic Army in Iraq, the Islamic Front for Iraqi Resistance, and the 1920's Revolution Brigades. These 3 groups share the same goal;to resist U.S forces fighting in Al- qaeda in Iraq.
The Kurds have 3 groups the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan(PUK), and the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK). All 3 groups are for Kurdistan self determination.
The last group is off of a small amount of sunnis called Al- Qaeda in Iraq. Their goal is to start a civil war, and to drive the U.S out of Iraq.
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