History Review - 10.8.14

Belief that people in society compete for survival and that superior individuals or groups become powerful and rich

To cover with gold in order to make it seem more attractive and valuable

Government controls all means of production. No profit. An example is the USSR (Russian Soviet Union)

System of economic organization that allows private control of the means of production and profit

Which of the following was a problem faced by immigrants when they came to America?

“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free” This quote is best associated with:

Extreme dislike of immigrants from American born people

New York City “Boss” relied on corrupt elections and immigrants being unable to read in order to remain in power

Found on the Left of the Political Spectrum Liberal or Conservative?

“I believe in laissez-faire economics.” Left or Right?

Our nation is controlled by big business and modern-day robber barons. Our political leaders must be eliminated through violence if necessay

What was an impact of the railroads on America?

Pre-Industrial America can be best described as

Built the first skyscrapers

Built Brooklyn Bridge

Who said "“Mr. Watson, come here: I want you.”

Captured Child Labor through his Photography

Captured life of poverty through his Photography

Purchasing goods or services in order to flaunt wealth and status

Andrew Carnegie’s call that wealth have an obligation to give back to society

Best example of conspicuous consumption

What is a tenement?

People who had new wealth but lacked class and refinement. “New Rich”