1865-77

A period when the North occupied the south to try and rebuild the economy and unify.

Accomplished almost nothing.

1867

Organization founded by farmers to try and regulate railroad companies.

Began limiting the railroads.

1823-78

A political mastermind, head of the Tammany Hall political machine. Got many politicians elected through purchased votes.

1890's

A political party that pushes for railroad regulation and tax reform.

1862

the west

Gave away plots of land to citizens, yet much of the land was given to the railroads and businesses.

Caused immigration to soar and citizens to begin moving out towards the west.

1862-1931

American writer and poet

wrote with great emphasis on the west and the frontier

his writings catagorized the west for many years

1892-1924

An island that regulated incoming immigrants located in the new york bay.

Was the gateway for millions of immigrants

1900's

Was a movement to place christian ideals into american social problems.

Was a very popular movement that caused reform and brought social problems to light to the american public until its slow decline.