Thesis Statement

Marissa Barmash

Period D

3/31/08

Topic: Native American activism in the 1960s and early 1970s.

Thesis: The Native American movement in the 1960s and early 1970s led to spiritual awakening, self-awareness and birth of minority consciousness for Native Americans and other minority groups.

Progressivism

What social, political, and economic trends in American life do you think caused
the reform impulse during the Progressive Era?

During the Progressive Era many trends occured that caused the reform impulse in America. One being populism which meant that the "little" people could have a say in the government. Groups such as the YMCA helped the poor in welfare. Muckrakers were leaking out secrets about corrupt businesses. Also workers in factories and other businesses wanted better respect and called for labor unions. Women were getting more desk jobs and continuing on pursuing women;s suffrage to end. And the government started to take over on businesses, such with the meat industry and child labor. And some politicians such as Wilson who became president made new laws that gave labor unions the rights that they deserved.

Foreign Influence in China

China was seen as a perfect market for trade by U.S. imperialists. It was seen as a doorway for economical and military oppurtunities. In 1899 the U.S. Secretary of State, John Hay, issued the Open Door Notes which opened trade in China with other countries, But the Chinese grew to hate these foreigners and missionaries in their country controlling them and soon began to rebel. Many of these protesters were called the Boxers, who killed many missionaries. These forces came to be known as the Boxer Rebellion. And then after the U.S. tried to take control again with the Open Door Policy. This opened more influence in China. And so the U.S. was able to grab its hold on China, but of China's people were still against having foreigners in their country.

Spanish- American War

1. What were the consequences of the war for Spain and the United States?

In the consequences of the war, the Americans triumphed over the Spanish. After Spain and the U.S. signed an agreement called the Treaty of Paris. In this Spain freed Cuba, Guam and Puerto Rico. And they sold the Philippines for 20 million.



2. Why did the Treaty of Paris cause such debate among Americans?

There was such a great debate because there was an argument whether or not the United States had the right to annex the Philippines, whereas imperialism was a big problem. Some Americans thought that the treaty violated the Declaration of Independence by denying slef- government to the islands. And others were concerned with the race issues in the States. And the laborers feared that the Filipino immigrants would take their jobs.

Jane Addams biography

1. What kind of programs do you think helped immigrants the most?

I think the kindergarten for many immigrants' children helped the msot because these people would have to work all day and their children would have nowhere to go and wouldn't be well taken care of. There a kindgarten could give them their needs.

2. On what basis do you think Addams qualified for the Nobel Peace Prize?

First of all Addams was one of two leaders of social reform, speaking against racism, helping immigrants in special houses. She was also a leader of women's rights and overall peace justly giving her a reason to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

"Trade Unions"

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5. If the government had supported unions instead of management in the late 19th century, how might the lives of workers have been different?

If the government had supported the unions instead of the management the workers would have the conditions that they needed and wouldn't even have to be in a union. They could probably get better pay and shorter work days and life would be easier.


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7. Why did workers form unions in the late 19th century?
Workers formed unions for many reasons. For one they were treated horribly with no respect from the management. They had to work very long days under dangerous circumstances and received low wages. Also many workers received injuries on the job and usually weren't helped by their employers.


8. What factors limited the success of unions?
During the workers' strikes the strikes sometimes became violent and the strikers would be jailed or fired nd could never get that job again. The more powerful the unions became the angrier their employers got. The government wasn't on the workers' side.Many legal limitations made it more and more difficult for the unions to get together.

14-3 questions

1. What is the difference between vertical integration and horizontal integration?
Vertical integration means buying out suppliers in order to control the raw materials and transportation systems. Horizontal integration means that companies producing similar products merge.

2. What does the theory of Social Darwinism advocate?
The theory of Social Darwinism advocates the evolution of human society, supporting the notion of individual responsibility and blame, that only the best should survive.

3. What conditions did many factory workers face in the late 19th century?
In the late 19th century many factory workers faced ahrd conditions. These included no vacation, no sick leave, unemployment compensation, or reimbursement for injuries on the job and long hours. Also the workers faced very low wages.

4. What did labor unions advocate?
Labor unions advocated shorter work days, higher wages and better conditions.