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12/12/11 United States History
Unit 4 exam review
In the Gentlemen’s Agreement,
Japan agreed to limit immigration
to the U.S. in exchange for what?
The United States desegregating
West Coast schools.
List THREE characteristics of
urban cities at the turn of the
century.
Mass transit, political machines,
ethnic communities, skyscrapers/
technology, class distinctions
“inner and outer core”, magnet for
opportunity, poor conditions…
Using your political influence for
personal gain is an example of
what political tactic?
Graft (Kickback, bribes)
The accumulation of wealth with
no obligation to the poor became
acceptable due to what idea?
Gospel of Wealth
*Who wrote in favor of the
wealthy’s obligation to the poor?
The WCTU (Women’s Christian
Temperance Union) is a good
example of Americans working
toward what Progressive Era
goal?
Promoting Moral Improvement
This radical socialist labor union
was led by William “Big Bill”
Heywood:
IWW (International Workers of the
World, “Wobblies”)
This early labor union’s goal was
to link and organize labor unions
and activities.
NLU (National Labor Union, 1866)
When a law or bill is introduced
by citizens rather than politicians
it is called what?
An initiative.
(Referendum, Recall)