Questions for Part II—The Spanish-American War
1. What connections did the U.S. have to Cuba in the late 1800s? List at least two.
American investors had over $50 million invested in Cuban markets. Most of it in the island's sugar industry.
The U.S was also the largest consumer of Cuban sugar. In 1890, the United States removed tariffs on Cuban sugar, making it less expensive to buy. This boosted the Cuban economy and increased the profits of AMerican investors on the island and Cuban American trade approached $100 million dollars annually.
2. What were the Spanish “reconcentration camps"?
To try and crush the cuban revolt through isolation, the Spanish government sent hundreds of Cuban peasants into towns policed by Spanish forces. These camps did not have enough food, housing or sanitation and led to the spread of disease as well as many deaths from starvation and killed thousands in total.
3. List three reasons why the United States went to war with Spain in Cuba.
a.
American sympathized with the Cubans. At first, business men wanted their profits in Cuba protected but later they believed that a war with Spain would give the U.S. more economic and political power.
b.
The de Lome letter made the U.S. furious at the Spanish
c.
The sinking of the Maine. Many people believed that the Spanish had sunk it because the press immediately blamed Spanish authorities before a thorough investigation took place.
4. Which do you believe was the most important reason? Why?
I believe that the sinking of the Maine is the most important because it was what united American opinion on the war. Before the country was still largely divided on whether or not they should go to war with Spain but after The MAine sunk and the papers blamed the Spanish, Americans were so enraged that there was no longer a question on whether or not there should be a war with Spain.
5. What did the Teller Amendment say?
The amendment stated that the united states did not want assert " sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control" on Cuba and promised the Cuban government control over the island.
6. Why was a portion of the Spanish-American War fought in the Philippines?
A U.S. fleet was to attack a Spanish fleet stationed in the Philippines.
7. Dewey’s victory in the _____________Manila Harbor_______________ sparked an outpouring of ______pride___________ in the United States.
8. Why did Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders want to fight in Cuba?
They were eager to fight in Cuba after Dewey's victory.
9. a. Why were many African-Americans eager to serve in the Spanish-American War?
African Americans wanted to gain more status. They hoped that by fighting in the war the blacks could gain more respect and reduce discrimination.
b. What forms of discrimination and prejudice did they encounter?
In the military, blacks were denied promotion into the officer corps. Originally when many black soldiers volunteered to fight they were rejected by all but 3 states. Black regiments were not given the chance to fight in Cuba. They were discriminated against at bases in the United States.
10. How did racism influence American perceptions of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines? Give two examples of events where racism affected U.S. policy after the war.
a.After the war in Cuba, Cuban rebels were invited to confer on the surrender. The US ignored the Cuban rebels and did not believe them to be capable of managing themselves. Many of the Cuban rebels were black.
b. Although the Filipinos thought that the Americans would grant them their independence after the war, the United States did not believe that the Filipino people were capable of running their own country.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Imperialism: The origins of global power
Questions for Introduction and Part I - The Origins of a Global Power
1. Why did American plantation owners and U.S. Marines topple Hawaii’s queen in 1893? Why was Hawaii considered to be a valuable prize? What was President Grover Cleveland’s reaction? Do you agree or disagree with his quote on page 1?
American plantation owners and U.S. marines had favored bringing the islands under American control. Hawaii was a critical stopping point in the Pacific ocean for ships and was rich in sugar plantations.
2. Identify five important changes that transformed American in the nineteenth century. How did these five changes affect Americans?
1. Immigration- broadened america's ethnic diversity
2. Urban Growth- agriculture no longer held all the power, big citites led to problems like overcrowding.
3. Trade- Americans began to compete successfully with European counter parts.
4. 1893 depression- shook American optimism and and led workers to realize how vulnerable they were.
5. Westward Expansion-led Americans to bleieve in Manifest destiny, spread American influence across the world.
3. How did the economic depression that began in 1893 deepen the divisions in American society? Which groups suffered the most during the depression?
City dwellers worried about losing jobs while business owners worried about losing profits. For the nation's farmers things got very bad because they were already in a slump. Farmers were suffering the most.
4. What were the values many Americans attached to the frontier? Why did many Americans fear that the closing of the frontier would harm America’s national character?resourcefulness, bravery, pragmatism, ingenuity, individualism, egalitarianism, and patriotism were attached to the frontier.
5. Why did some Americans suggest greater involvement overseas?
Without land to conquer and inhabit, old white americans were concerned of losing the values attached to the frontier.
6. What policy did expansionists say would ensure the economic success of the United States? What did imperialists say?
Policy expansionists said expansion overseas (chinese markets) would fuel economic growth. Imperialsists said that it helped the US gain greater political power.
7. How did the theories of social Darwinism and scientific racism lend support to the cause of American imperialism? How were these pseudo-scientific theories used to justify racist policies and imperialism? Are they still used today?
They supported claims that some races (white ) were superior to others. If the Americans felt superior to others, it would be easy for tem to conquer them. The influence of these theories is not as significant today, however they probably do play a role in some political thinking.
8. What did many Protestant churches say was America’s role in the world?
To essentially take over the world and occupy all lands and for anglo-saxons to become the dominat race. They believed tat God had specially blessed the americans.
9. Why did the United States become involved in several Latin American nations in the nineteenth century? Summarize why the United States became involved in Samoa, Hawaii, and other Latin American nations.
Hawaii-were afraid of the Japenese gaining power on the islands
Samoa-agedd to treaty that gave them access to the tiny pacific islands
10. Why was the United States concerned about British involvement in Venezuela? What concept did U.S. Secretary of State Richard Olney invoke in response?
They thought the Biritsh were "bullying" venezuela. The country held large amounts of gold. They did not want other european countries taking over latin america.
1. Why did American plantation owners and U.S. Marines topple Hawaii’s queen in 1893? Why was Hawaii considered to be a valuable prize? What was President Grover Cleveland’s reaction? Do you agree or disagree with his quote on page 1?
American plantation owners and U.S. marines had favored bringing the islands under American control. Hawaii was a critical stopping point in the Pacific ocean for ships and was rich in sugar plantations.
2. Identify five important changes that transformed American in the nineteenth century. How did these five changes affect Americans?
1. Immigration- broadened america's ethnic diversity
2. Urban Growth- agriculture no longer held all the power, big citites led to problems like overcrowding.
3. Trade- Americans began to compete successfully with European counter parts.
4. 1893 depression- shook American optimism and and led workers to realize how vulnerable they were.
5. Westward Expansion-led Americans to bleieve in Manifest destiny, spread American influence across the world.
3. How did the economic depression that began in 1893 deepen the divisions in American society? Which groups suffered the most during the depression?
City dwellers worried about losing jobs while business owners worried about losing profits. For the nation's farmers things got very bad because they were already in a slump. Farmers were suffering the most.
4. What were the values many Americans attached to the frontier? Why did many Americans fear that the closing of the frontier would harm America’s national character?resourcefulness, bravery, pragmatism, ingenuity, individualism, egalitarianism, and patriotism were attached to the frontier.
5. Why did some Americans suggest greater involvement overseas?
Without land to conquer and inhabit, old white americans were concerned of losing the values attached to the frontier.
6. What policy did expansionists say would ensure the economic success of the United States? What did imperialists say?
Policy expansionists said expansion overseas (chinese markets) would fuel economic growth. Imperialsists said that it helped the US gain greater political power.
7. How did the theories of social Darwinism and scientific racism lend support to the cause of American imperialism? How were these pseudo-scientific theories used to justify racist policies and imperialism? Are they still used today?
They supported claims that some races (white ) were superior to others. If the Americans felt superior to others, it would be easy for tem to conquer them. The influence of these theories is not as significant today, however they probably do play a role in some political thinking.
8. What did many Protestant churches say was America’s role in the world?
To essentially take over the world and occupy all lands and for anglo-saxons to become the dominat race. They believed tat God had specially blessed the americans.
9. Why did the United States become involved in several Latin American nations in the nineteenth century? Summarize why the United States became involved in Samoa, Hawaii, and other Latin American nations.
Hawaii-were afraid of the Japenese gaining power on the islands
Samoa-agedd to treaty that gave them access to the tiny pacific islands
10. Why was the United States concerned about British involvement in Venezuela? What concept did U.S. Secretary of State Richard Olney invoke in response?
They thought the Biritsh were "bullying" venezuela. The country held large amounts of gold. They did not want other european countries taking over latin america.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Spanish-American War (1898)
Causes: How did each of the following help to cause the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?
1. American business owners
American business owners were investing millions of dollars on the sugar plantations of Cuba, a Spanish territory.
2. José Martí
A cuban poet and journalist, launched a revolution against Spain.
3. Valeriano Weyler
Spanish General sent to Cubs to resolve disorder. Tried to crush revolt by setting up concentration camps.
4. Yellow journalism
Sensational style of writing, increases American sympathy for Cuba.
5. De Lôme letter
Private letter leaked to the public, critisizing president Mckinley.
6. U.S.S. Maine
American ship to cuba to bring home american citizens, explodes.
Effects: What happened to each of the following territories as a result of the Spanish-American War?
7. Cuba
Freed from Spain
8. Puerto Rico
became a US territory
9. Guam
became a US Territory
10. Philippine Islands
Goes to the U.S. for 20 million dollars.
1. American business owners
American business owners were investing millions of dollars on the sugar plantations of Cuba, a Spanish territory.
2. José Martí
A cuban poet and journalist, launched a revolution against Spain.
3. Valeriano Weyler
Spanish General sent to Cubs to resolve disorder. Tried to crush revolt by setting up concentration camps.
4. Yellow journalism
Sensational style of writing, increases American sympathy for Cuba.
5. De Lôme letter
Private letter leaked to the public, critisizing president Mckinley.
6. U.S.S. Maine
American ship to cuba to bring home american citizens, explodes.
Effects: What happened to each of the following territories as a result of the Spanish-American War?
7. Cuba
Freed from Spain
8. Puerto Rico
became a US territory
9. Guam
became a US Territory
10. Philippine Islands
Goes to the U.S. for 20 million dollars.
Friday, October 23, 2009
US Imperialism Begins
1. Name at least five factors that fueled American Imperialism.
Desire for military strength, thirst for new markets, belief in cultural superiority, manifest destiny, needed more natural resources
2. Choose two of the above five factors and describe them in your own words.
The beleif in cultural superiority meant that the Americans thought that their way of life was thee way God intended people to live and that all other cultures should wear their clothes, worship their God and have jobs. The desire for military strength meant that the US wanted to establish itself as a major force and be able to defend itself against other major powers.
3. What was known as “Seward’s Folly” and why?
Seward's Folly was the purchase of Alaska because people did not think that the expensive land had any real value to it.
4. What plantation-based product accounted for three-quarters of Hawaii’s wealth in the mid-19th century and who controlled this product?
Sugar accounted for 3/4ths of Hawaii's wealth and America controlled this product.
6. Using as much detail as possible, outline the sequence of events that led to America gaining possession of Hawaii? In other words, why was the United States interested in these Pacific islands?
Pearl Harbor was a very valuable military location and the Us recognized this. The thought that if they had control over the Hawaiian islands than they essentially controlled the Pacific Ocean. The also feared Britain and China taking over the island.Hawaii also had lots of potential for new markets with all the sugar and different crops being grown there.
Desire for military strength, thirst for new markets, belief in cultural superiority, manifest destiny, needed more natural resources
2. Choose two of the above five factors and describe them in your own words.
The beleif in cultural superiority meant that the Americans thought that their way of life was thee way God intended people to live and that all other cultures should wear their clothes, worship their God and have jobs. The desire for military strength meant that the US wanted to establish itself as a major force and be able to defend itself against other major powers.
3. What was known as “Seward’s Folly” and why?
Seward's Folly was the purchase of Alaska because people did not think that the expensive land had any real value to it.
4. What plantation-based product accounted for three-quarters of Hawaii’s wealth in the mid-19th century and who controlled this product?
Sugar accounted for 3/4ths of Hawaii's wealth and America controlled this product.
6. Using as much detail as possible, outline the sequence of events that led to America gaining possession of Hawaii? In other words, why was the United States interested in these Pacific islands?
Pearl Harbor was a very valuable military location and the Us recognized this. The thought that if they had control over the Hawaiian islands than they essentially controlled the Pacific Ocean. The also feared Britain and China taking over the island.Hawaii also had lots of potential for new markets with all the sugar and different crops being grown there.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Progressive Era Presidents Taft and Wilson
Read Chapter 17-4 (Progressivism Under Taft) and Chapter 17-5 (Wilson's New Freedom)
Title: Progressive Era Presidents Taft and Wilson Labels: Wilson, Taft, Progressive_Era
1. How did William Howard Taft get selected to run for president?
Taft had been Roosevelt's secretary of war. Roosevelt hand picked him to run.
2. How did Teddy Roosevelt come to oppose Taft for the presidency in 1912?
After returning from Africa, Roosevelt decided to run for president for a third term.Taft was in office.
3. What events helped Woodrow Wilson win the election in 1912?
Split Republican votes helped Woodrow Wilson the election in 1912.
4. What legislation did Wilson use to attack trusts and monopolies?
The New Freedom platform used antitrust legislation to attack trusts and monopolies. He got congress to pass the Clayton Antitrust Act and The Federal Trade Commission.
5. What was the Nineteenth Amendment?
The nineteenth amendment gives women the right to vote.
6. How did America's entry into World War I affect the reform movement?
America's entry into World War I provided a distraction from reform efforts and caused them to come to a stand-still.
Title: Progressive Era Presidents Taft and Wilson Labels: Wilson, Taft, Progressive_Era
1. How did William Howard Taft get selected to run for president?
Taft had been Roosevelt's secretary of war. Roosevelt hand picked him to run.
2. How did Teddy Roosevelt come to oppose Taft for the presidency in 1912?
After returning from Africa, Roosevelt decided to run for president for a third term.Taft was in office.
3. What events helped Woodrow Wilson win the election in 1912?
Split Republican votes helped Woodrow Wilson the election in 1912.
4. What legislation did Wilson use to attack trusts and monopolies?
The New Freedom platform used antitrust legislation to attack trusts and monopolies. He got congress to pass the Clayton Antitrust Act and The Federal Trade Commission.
5. What was the Nineteenth Amendment?
The nineteenth amendment gives women the right to vote.
6. How did America's entry into World War I affect the reform movement?
America's entry into World War I provided a distraction from reform efforts and caused them to come to a stand-still.
Child Labor Reform Photographs
Objective Assessment
As you view each photograph take note about what you see. (note people, background, objects) Pretend you were describing the image to someone who could not see it. Try to avoid making judgments.
Where are these children? List any clues relating to their surroundings.
Describe any tools or objects you see.
Describe their clothing. What do their clothes reveal about their work?
Subjective Assessment
What questions do you have about each of these photographs?
Based on your observations, list three things you might infer about the lives of these children. (Be sure to consider Hine's notes about the photographs when considering this.
Photograph A
*a little girl not very old
*worn/threadbare clothing
*she has one of her hands on a bog weaving machine, the machine is very big next to her
*messy hair
*the building looks like it is crumbling
*dirty
The girl is said to be 51 inches tall, not very tall at all.She and children her age and size make up about 1/5 of the employees at the mill.She has to run 4 of the machines but only gets paid 48 cents a day. She said that sometimes she works into the night. The building is probably not well lit so that makes it even more dangersous. Also if she is working into the night she is probably working brutally long hours. She said she is not old enough to work, so the factory hires her illegally which would make it even easier to give her unfair hours and pay.She looks very dirty and unkempt so she probably doesnt get a chance to clean herself even though the building she works in is very dirty. There is visible dirt on the windowsill. The machines that she works with are significantly taller than she is, and it would be even more dangerous to work near them than it would be for a larger person. She probably comes form a very poor family (worn out clothes) and is forced to work that job so she can afford food.
Photograph B
*5 girls
*Visible dirt on faces and clothes
* bad posture (hunched)
*all the girls are very small, young
The girls probably have lives similar to the girl in the first photograph. In the notes it says that they are from Bibb mfg. Co, so they are workers of some sort. The girl in the middle looks like she might have some sort of deformity, probably from either bad nutrition and lack of food or the conditions she works in. The five of them work together for the same company so it is not unusual to have child laborors. They all look a little tired, not energetic like girls theri age would be today. That is probably because they are exhausted from work and are not being nourished by food. They are all standing close together, they probably know eachother well becasue the probably spend more time arounf each other than their famililies.
Photograph C
*very small girl
*two huge machines
*There is trash all over the floor.
*girl is alone, no adults around looking after her
Although the overseer claimed that "she just happened there" it was apparenrt that she had been working continuosly with the other workers.There were alot og kids her size working there. She was probably doing the same work of an adult multiple times her size and getting paid significantly less. Her small size would put her at even greater risk of injury and she was probably used to climb in between machines. Adults were probably too busy with theri own work to notice what she was doing, so there was no one to supervise her and make sure she didnt get hurt, which young children often do by themselves. She was probably from a poor family with limited income, maybe a large family that could not afford all their children so they have to work to scrape by.
Photograph D
*little boy
*selling a paper
*in middle of street
*people passing by
This little boy was working on a saturday afternoon, he probably had a week job too. His face looks crumpled and beggar-like. He is probably tired and frustrated because the people in the photograph are passing and not buying from his or even looking in his direction. The other people in the photgraph look to be middle class and better dressed than he is. They are not buying a paper from him. They probably want nothing to do with him.When it is cold oputside his clothes probably do not keep him warm enough but he would still have to work. He looks very thin, possibly malnourished.
Photograph E
*lots of boys
*looks like there is soot on their faces
*limited widnow space/light
*cramped
*dirty room, windows floors
*the beams of wood look old
*two boys standing over the others boys and supervising.
This is a picture of a coal co. where is is extremely susty and the dust will fill the boys' lung. Sometimes the dust was so thick that is was almost impossible to see. The boys who are standing can prod or kick the other boys to do their work and be obiedient. The boys are probably trapped in here for long hours. They probably have a hard time breathing from all the soot in their lungs.They all look fairly young. They probably have to work in such bad conditions because they are desperate for money and food. it is most likely very cold in the winter/very hot in the summer. If they work at night it woukd be impossible to see anything. Some of them might have permanetly imparied vision from so much dust alwasy in theri eyes.
Photograph F
*lots of pipes
*men but also very small boys
*all have dirty/sweaty faces
*small room
*dirty
*bad lighting
This is a picture of a glass works shop. There are no windows which would make it hard to see/breathe and dangerous with so little light. The boys vary in age, so little boys are expected to do the same work of boys much older. The older boys are probably abusive to the younger boys. There are lots of pipes and tools, making the small room even more cluttered and hazarous. The room is very dirty and the boys look sweaty and dirty probably because they are doing difficult labor.
Photograph G
*oyster shuck
*long table
*many people standing around it
*adults as well as very small children
*small window
*trash littering the ground
*hanging light bulbs
These workers began at 3:30 am and were not supposed to finish until 5;oo am. The little girl in the senter of the photograph is also working and helping her mother. These workers were probably having trouble seeing because they were working at night and there were scarce light bulbs. The mother is allowing her daughter to work with her showing that she was probably hugley overworked herself.
Photograph H
As you view each photograph take note about what you see. (note people, background, objects) Pretend you were describing the image to someone who could not see it. Try to avoid making judgments.
Where are these children? List any clues relating to their surroundings.
Describe any tools or objects you see.
Describe their clothing. What do their clothes reveal about their work?
Subjective Assessment
What questions do you have about each of these photographs?
Based on your observations, list three things you might infer about the lives of these children. (Be sure to consider Hine's notes about the photographs when considering this.
Photograph A
*a little girl not very old
*worn/threadbare clothing
*she has one of her hands on a bog weaving machine, the machine is very big next to her
*messy hair
*the building looks like it is crumbling
*dirty
The girl is said to be 51 inches tall, not very tall at all.She and children her age and size make up about 1/5 of the employees at the mill.She has to run 4 of the machines but only gets paid 48 cents a day. She said that sometimes she works into the night. The building is probably not well lit so that makes it even more dangersous. Also if she is working into the night she is probably working brutally long hours. She said she is not old enough to work, so the factory hires her illegally which would make it even easier to give her unfair hours and pay.She looks very dirty and unkempt so she probably doesnt get a chance to clean herself even though the building she works in is very dirty. There is visible dirt on the windowsill. The machines that she works with are significantly taller than she is, and it would be even more dangerous to work near them than it would be for a larger person. She probably comes form a very poor family (worn out clothes) and is forced to work that job so she can afford food.
Photograph B
*5 girls
*Visible dirt on faces and clothes
* bad posture (hunched)
*all the girls are very small, young
The girls probably have lives similar to the girl in the first photograph. In the notes it says that they are from Bibb mfg. Co, so they are workers of some sort. The girl in the middle looks like she might have some sort of deformity, probably from either bad nutrition and lack of food or the conditions she works in. The five of them work together for the same company so it is not unusual to have child laborors. They all look a little tired, not energetic like girls theri age would be today. That is probably because they are exhausted from work and are not being nourished by food. They are all standing close together, they probably know eachother well becasue the probably spend more time arounf each other than their famililies.
Photograph C
*very small girl
*two huge machines
*There is trash all over the floor.
*girl is alone, no adults around looking after her
Although the overseer claimed that "she just happened there" it was apparenrt that she had been working continuosly with the other workers.There were alot og kids her size working there. She was probably doing the same work of an adult multiple times her size and getting paid significantly less. Her small size would put her at even greater risk of injury and she was probably used to climb in between machines. Adults were probably too busy with theri own work to notice what she was doing, so there was no one to supervise her and make sure she didnt get hurt, which young children often do by themselves. She was probably from a poor family with limited income, maybe a large family that could not afford all their children so they have to work to scrape by.
Photograph D
*little boy
*selling a paper
*in middle of street
*people passing by
This little boy was working on a saturday afternoon, he probably had a week job too. His face looks crumpled and beggar-like. He is probably tired and frustrated because the people in the photograph are passing and not buying from his or even looking in his direction. The other people in the photgraph look to be middle class and better dressed than he is. They are not buying a paper from him. They probably want nothing to do with him.When it is cold oputside his clothes probably do not keep him warm enough but he would still have to work. He looks very thin, possibly malnourished.
Photograph E
*lots of boys
*looks like there is soot on their faces
*limited widnow space/light
*cramped
*dirty room, windows floors
*the beams of wood look old
*two boys standing over the others boys and supervising.
This is a picture of a coal co. where is is extremely susty and the dust will fill the boys' lung. Sometimes the dust was so thick that is was almost impossible to see. The boys who are standing can prod or kick the other boys to do their work and be obiedient. The boys are probably trapped in here for long hours. They probably have a hard time breathing from all the soot in their lungs.They all look fairly young. They probably have to work in such bad conditions because they are desperate for money and food. it is most likely very cold in the winter/very hot in the summer. If they work at night it woukd be impossible to see anything. Some of them might have permanetly imparied vision from so much dust alwasy in theri eyes.
Photograph F
*lots of pipes
*men but also very small boys
*all have dirty/sweaty faces
*small room
*dirty
*bad lighting
This is a picture of a glass works shop. There are no windows which would make it hard to see/breathe and dangerous with so little light. The boys vary in age, so little boys are expected to do the same work of boys much older. The older boys are probably abusive to the younger boys. There are lots of pipes and tools, making the small room even more cluttered and hazarous. The room is very dirty and the boys look sweaty and dirty probably because they are doing difficult labor.
Photograph G
*oyster shuck
*long table
*many people standing around it
*adults as well as very small children
*small window
*trash littering the ground
*hanging light bulbs
These workers began at 3:30 am and were not supposed to finish until 5;oo am. The little girl in the senter of the photograph is also working and helping her mother. These workers were probably having trouble seeing because they were working at night and there were scarce light bulbs. The mother is allowing her daughter to work with her showing that she was probably hugley overworked herself.
Photograph H
Thursday, October 8, 2009
TR's Square Deal
1. How did Roosevelt create the modern presidency?
Roosevelt used the news and media to his advantage as well as his popularity and personality. Through his campaigns and leadership he created the modern presidency.
2. How did Roosevelt's intervention in a coal strike set a precedent for federal arbitration?
It set the precedent that when a strike interfered with the public welfare the federal government was expected to intervene.
3. What did Roosevelt do to the trusts and railroads?
Roosevelt gave the government more power to regulate the railroads. He passed the Interstate Commerce Act, the Elkins Act and the Hepburn Act.
4. What legislation passed during Roosevelt's presidency protected citizens?
The Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act both looked out for the citizens' well-being.
5. What did Roosevelt do to protect the environment?
Roosevelt made conservation of the environment a primary concern.He set aside 148 million acres of forest reserves, 1.8 million acres of water power sites, 80 million acres of land to be explored for minerals and water resources and also established over 50 wildlife sanctuaries and several national parks.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Urbanization
1. What is Urbanization?
Urbanization is the growth of cities, mostly in northeast and midwest regions.
2. For what reasons did a number of Americans move from the country to the cities?
Cities were both inexpensive and convenient, they offered jobs for unskilled workers like jobs working in mills and factories. With the improvement of farming technology, farming required less laborers and as a result many farmer's were put out of jobs. To find new jobs, rural farmers moved from the country to the city.
3. What were the housing problems that many poor city dwellers faced?
The housing problems that many city dwellers faced all came from over crowding and unsanitary conditions. New York state, upon seeing these conditions tried to set laws to set minimum standards, but this backfired and led to even worse living conditions. Tenements began being built with air shafts, but because garbage piled up, people dumped the trash into the air shafts which led to vermin problems. To block the bad smells, people nailed the windows shut. This caused the tenements to become even worse than before.
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