Across
- 3. the country's significant territorial and economic growth, including the acquisition of new territories, the extension of industrial and economic influence, and the rise of American power on the global stage through policies like imperialism and expansionism.
- 7. Widespread social and labor conflicts, including strikes, riots, and protests, driven by economic inequality, labor disputes, and demands for social and political reforms.
- 9. Presided over the Spanish-American War, who helped gain control over Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Philippines
- 11. Referred to the movement of people from the United States to other countries, driven by factors such as economic opportunities, political instability, or personal reasons.
- 13. Used by cowboys to drive large herds of cattle from ranches in Texas to railheads in other states, where the cattle could be shipped to markets in the East, significantly contributing to the cattle industry and the expansion of the American frontier.
- 15. Periods of financial uncertainty and turbulence, marked by cycles of boom and bust, such as the Panic of 1907 and the stock market crash of 1929, which led to significant disruptions in economic growth and employment.
- 18. Known as the hero of the Spanish American War, constructed the Panama Canal, and led a group of volunteer cavalrymen known as Rough Riders
- 20. Mounted soldiers who played a key role in military operations, particularly in the Spanish-American War and the early stages of World War I. They were involved in reconnaissance, raids, and combat, utilizing horses for mobility and quick response.
- 21. Widespread racial, ethnic, and political discrimination, exemplified by anti-immigrant sentiment, segregation and violence against African Americans, and targeted hostility towards Jewish and other minority communities.
Down
- 1. economic hardship, political instability;job opportunities, economic prosperity, and political freedom in the U.S.
- 2. At the turn of the 20th century involved rapid economic growth through the expansion of industries like steel and oil, technological advancements, and mass production, leading to urbanization and significant social and economic changes.
- 4. Born a slave, but rose to become one of our nation's most famous agricultural scientists who developed more than 300 uses for peanuts.
- 5. Expanding their influence through colonization, military conquest, and economic control, reshaping global geopolitics and economies. This expansion often led to significant conflicts and resistance in the colonized regions.
- 6. Localized food shortages and agricultural disruptions occasionally affected certain regions, often exacerbated by economic conditions, crop failures, and other environmental factors.
- 8. Created by Alexander Graham Bell, who was an audiologist, speech therapist, and teacher. A device that became so popular nearly every household contained one.
- 10. Involved the movement of people from rural areas to rapidly growing cities for industrial jobs, as well as significant internal migrations within the U.S.
- 12. Characterized by a massive influx of people from Europe, Asia, and other regions seeking better economic opportunities, escaping political unrest, or joining family members already in the U.S.
- 14. Went into business as bicycle salesman, who were credited as the inventing, and flying the world's first successful airplane.
- 16. Expanding its influence through the acquisition of overseas territories, such as the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam, following the Spanish-American War. This period marked a shift towards American imperialism and increased global presence.
- 17. groups Italians, Irish, Jews, Chinese, and Eastern Europeans significantly contributed to the country's cultural diversity and labor force, often facing both integration challenges and discrimination.
- 19. Transportation hubs where railroad lines converged, facilitating the movement of goods and passengers and playing a crucial role in the economic development and expansion of the American West.