US history B Unit one vocabulary words
Primary sources
_______________ _______________ are documents or objects that were created during a
certain time period, like letters, pictures, speeches, or official papers. Historians rely on these
____________________ ____________________ because they give an accurate view of what
happened during that time period. ____________________ _______________ help historians
better understand how people thought and felt during a certain time period. Using
____________________ _______________ is important because they help people study
history more carefully and create stories about the past that help connect it to the present.
secondary source
A ____________________ _______________ is a thing like a book or a video that tells us
about history. But, it's not the first time we're hearing about it because it's based on other things
that people saw or wrote about. ____________________ _______________ help us
understand and explain what happened in the past. They can give us a better idea of what was
going on because they offer analysis and a wider view of things. However, we need to be careful
when we read them because they can have their own ideas or opinions. So, we need to use
different sources and check things carefully to make sure we have a good understanding of
what really happened. Examples of ____________________ _______________ include books,
biographies, articles, and videos.
Bias
__________ in history means having a favorite view that can affect how we understand
historical events. It can happen on purpose or by accident and can be found in different sources
or in the views of the people who write about history. __________ can show up in different
ways, like in politics, culture, race, gender, or religion. To be fair and accurate, historians should
look at different perspectives, be careful when choosing sources, admit _______________, and
not assume things without proof.
Historiography
____________________ is the study of how we have understood history over time. It helps us
find biases and gaps in our understanding, so we can get a more accurate picture of what really
happened. It also helps us develop new ways of studying history and understand how social,
political, and cultural forces shape our understanding of the past. In short,
_________________________ is important for developing a critical and nuanced understanding
of history.
,Industrial Revolution
The ______________________________ ______________________________ changed many
things like how we make things, how we live, and how we are governed. It led to the growth of
new industries and made some people very rich. The inventions of the time made work easier
and more efficient. But the ______________________________ ____________________ also
hurt the environment and caused some negative social changes. New political ideas like
liberalism and socialism emerged, and European countries used their power to conquer and
control other parts of the world. However, the ____________________
______________________________ also brought great advances in science and technology
that still affect us today.
nativism
____________________ is a political and social movement that prioritizes the interests and
culture of native-born citizens over those of immigrants, commonly associated with the US in the
late 19th and early 20th centuries. It can lead to discrimination against immigrants and the
formation of exclusionary policies but can also inspire movements that protect native-born
citizens without discriminating against immigrants. ____________________ can be harmful to
society by fostering prejudice and discrimination against immigrants, leading to tensions
between different groups of people and impeding progress and innovation that comes with
diversity.
Laissez Faire
____________________ _______________ is a French term that means "let it be." It's an
economic and political idea that says the government should not get involved in business, and
people should be able to make their own economic choices without government interference. In
other words, it means letting people do what they want with their businesses and money without
many rules or regulations. _______________ _______________ is usually linked to capitalism
and is a key part of classical liberalism.
Social Darwinism
____________________ _________________________ is a belief system based on the idea
of "survival of the fittest," applied to human society. It suggests that some races or groups are
naturally superior to others and therefore have a greater right to power and resources.
____________________ _______________ believed that competition was necessary for
progress and government intervention in social and economic affairs was harmful.
____________________ _______________ was used to justify imperialism, colonialism, and
eugenics, and had a significant impact on politics, economics, and society during the late 19th
and early 20th centuries.
, Homestead Act
The _________________________ ____________________ was a law passed by the US
government in 1862 that gave 160 acres of public land to any person who agreed to live on and
improve the land for at least five years. The goal was to encourage settlement of the western
US and promote land ownership among ordinary people. The act helped the rapid settlement of
the western frontier and played a major role in the development of the US economy and society.
The law remained in effect until 1976, and over 270 million acres of public land were distributed
to _________________________ during that time.
Populist Party
The ____________________ _______________, also called the People's Party, was a political
group that emerged in the late 1800s in the United States. The party was started by farmers
who were unhappy with the way things were going in politics and the economy. They wanted to
represent the interests of regular people and challenge the power of the wealthy elite. The party
called for policies like nationalizing railroads, creating a federal loan program for farmers, and
establishing a graduated income tax. They gained support from both urban and rural workers,
as well as African Americans who were disenfranchised by the Democratic Party in the South.
The party reached its peak in the 1892 presidential election, winning over 20% of the popular
vote and carrying several Western states. However, the party's popularity waned, and it merged
with the Democratic Party in 1896. Nonetheless, many of their ideas continued to influence
American politics, and some of their proposals were later adopted by mainstream parties, such
as the Progressive Era reforms in the early 1900s.
muckraker
____________________ were journalists and writers in the early 1900s who investigated and
exposed corruption, scandals, and societal issues in politics and business. They were known for
their in-depth reporting and played a key role in the Progressive Era, a time of social and
political reform in the US. Famous ______________________________ include Upton Sinclair,
Ida Tarbell, Lincoln Steffens, and Jacob Riis.
Progressive Era
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the United States experienced the
____________________ ____________________, a period of social and political reform. This
era was marked by various reform movements aimed at improving social justice and working
conditions, as well as increasing government regulation of business. It also saw the introduction
of significant legislation, such as the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act. In
addition, the ____________________ __________ was a time of growth for women's suffrage,
labor, and civil rights movements.
Imperialism
Primary sources
_______________ _______________ are documents or objects that were created during a
certain time period, like letters, pictures, speeches, or official papers. Historians rely on these
____________________ ____________________ because they give an accurate view of what
happened during that time period. ____________________ _______________ help historians
better understand how people thought and felt during a certain time period. Using
____________________ _______________ is important because they help people study
history more carefully and create stories about the past that help connect it to the present.
secondary source
A ____________________ _______________ is a thing like a book or a video that tells us
about history. But, it's not the first time we're hearing about it because it's based on other things
that people saw or wrote about. ____________________ _______________ help us
understand and explain what happened in the past. They can give us a better idea of what was
going on because they offer analysis and a wider view of things. However, we need to be careful
when we read them because they can have their own ideas or opinions. So, we need to use
different sources and check things carefully to make sure we have a good understanding of
what really happened. Examples of ____________________ _______________ include books,
biographies, articles, and videos.
Bias
__________ in history means having a favorite view that can affect how we understand
historical events. It can happen on purpose or by accident and can be found in different sources
or in the views of the people who write about history. __________ can show up in different
ways, like in politics, culture, race, gender, or religion. To be fair and accurate, historians should
look at different perspectives, be careful when choosing sources, admit _______________, and
not assume things without proof.
Historiography
____________________ is the study of how we have understood history over time. It helps us
find biases and gaps in our understanding, so we can get a more accurate picture of what really
happened. It also helps us develop new ways of studying history and understand how social,
political, and cultural forces shape our understanding of the past. In short,
_________________________ is important for developing a critical and nuanced understanding
of history.
,Industrial Revolution
The ______________________________ ______________________________ changed many
things like how we make things, how we live, and how we are governed. It led to the growth of
new industries and made some people very rich. The inventions of the time made work easier
and more efficient. But the ______________________________ ____________________ also
hurt the environment and caused some negative social changes. New political ideas like
liberalism and socialism emerged, and European countries used their power to conquer and
control other parts of the world. However, the ____________________
______________________________ also brought great advances in science and technology
that still affect us today.
nativism
____________________ is a political and social movement that prioritizes the interests and
culture of native-born citizens over those of immigrants, commonly associated with the US in the
late 19th and early 20th centuries. It can lead to discrimination against immigrants and the
formation of exclusionary policies but can also inspire movements that protect native-born
citizens without discriminating against immigrants. ____________________ can be harmful to
society by fostering prejudice and discrimination against immigrants, leading to tensions
between different groups of people and impeding progress and innovation that comes with
diversity.
Laissez Faire
____________________ _______________ is a French term that means "let it be." It's an
economic and political idea that says the government should not get involved in business, and
people should be able to make their own economic choices without government interference. In
other words, it means letting people do what they want with their businesses and money without
many rules or regulations. _______________ _______________ is usually linked to capitalism
and is a key part of classical liberalism.
Social Darwinism
____________________ _________________________ is a belief system based on the idea
of "survival of the fittest," applied to human society. It suggests that some races or groups are
naturally superior to others and therefore have a greater right to power and resources.
____________________ _______________ believed that competition was necessary for
progress and government intervention in social and economic affairs was harmful.
____________________ _______________ was used to justify imperialism, colonialism, and
eugenics, and had a significant impact on politics, economics, and society during the late 19th
and early 20th centuries.
, Homestead Act
The _________________________ ____________________ was a law passed by the US
government in 1862 that gave 160 acres of public land to any person who agreed to live on and
improve the land for at least five years. The goal was to encourage settlement of the western
US and promote land ownership among ordinary people. The act helped the rapid settlement of
the western frontier and played a major role in the development of the US economy and society.
The law remained in effect until 1976, and over 270 million acres of public land were distributed
to _________________________ during that time.
Populist Party
The ____________________ _______________, also called the People's Party, was a political
group that emerged in the late 1800s in the United States. The party was started by farmers
who were unhappy with the way things were going in politics and the economy. They wanted to
represent the interests of regular people and challenge the power of the wealthy elite. The party
called for policies like nationalizing railroads, creating a federal loan program for farmers, and
establishing a graduated income tax. They gained support from both urban and rural workers,
as well as African Americans who were disenfranchised by the Democratic Party in the South.
The party reached its peak in the 1892 presidential election, winning over 20% of the popular
vote and carrying several Western states. However, the party's popularity waned, and it merged
with the Democratic Party in 1896. Nonetheless, many of their ideas continued to influence
American politics, and some of their proposals were later adopted by mainstream parties, such
as the Progressive Era reforms in the early 1900s.
muckraker
____________________ were journalists and writers in the early 1900s who investigated and
exposed corruption, scandals, and societal issues in politics and business. They were known for
their in-depth reporting and played a key role in the Progressive Era, a time of social and
political reform in the US. Famous ______________________________ include Upton Sinclair,
Ida Tarbell, Lincoln Steffens, and Jacob Riis.
Progressive Era
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the United States experienced the
____________________ ____________________, a period of social and political reform. This
era was marked by various reform movements aimed at improving social justice and working
conditions, as well as increasing government regulation of business. It also saw the introduction
of significant legislation, such as the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act. In
addition, the ____________________ __________ was a time of growth for women's suffrage,
labor, and civil rights movements.
Imperialism
