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- The "iron horse" and its effect on the West start learning
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refers to the impact of the railroad on the development and expansion of the American West during the late 19th century.
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- Cornelius and William Vanderbilt start learning
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prominent figures in the railroad and shipping industries, known for their vast wealth and control over transportation networks.
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- Interstate Commerce Act, 1887 start learning
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legislation designed to regulate the railroad industry, ensuring fair rates and prohibiting discriminatory practices.
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inventor credited with inventing the telephone, revolutionizing communication.
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renowned inventor known for the electric light bulb and the phonograph, among other innovations.
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- Andrew Carnegie/"vertical integration" start learning
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Carnegie, a steel magnate, employed vertical integration, controlling all aspects of production within his steel company.
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- John D. Rockefeller/"horizontal integration" start learning
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Rockefeller, an oil tycoon, implemented horizontal integration, consolidating and controlling oil refineries and distribution.
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- J.P. Morgan/"interlocking directorates" start learning
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Morgan, a financier, established interlocking directorates, allowing him to consolidate control over various companies by placing his associates on their boards.
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Andrew Carnegie's belief that the wealthy had an obligation to use their riches to improve society.
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ideology applying Darwin's theory of natural selection to society, justifying economic inequalities as natural and necessary.
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- Sherman Anti-trust Act, 1890 start learning
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legislation aimed at preventing monopolistic business practices and promoting fair competition.
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- Henry Grady's "New South" start learning
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concept advocating for a modernized, industrialized southern economy after the Civil War.
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- Changes caused by the 2nd Industrial Revolution start learning
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refers to advancements in technology, industrial production, and urbanization during the late 19th century.
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idealized image of the independent and athletic American woman in the late 19th century.
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- Knights of Labor/Terence Powderly & "Mother" Jones start learning
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influential labor organizations and leaders advocating for workers' rights during the late 1800s.
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- Haymarket Square bombing 5/4/1886 start learning
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a violent confrontation during a labor protest in Chicago that resulted in deaths and led to the vilification of the labor movement.
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- American Federation of Labor/Samuel Gompers start learning
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a prominent labor union advocating for better wages, working conditions, and collective bargaining.
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- Was industrialization a "boon or blight?" p. 537 start learning
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reflects the ongoing debate about whether industrialization brought more positive benefits or negative consequences to society.
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