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Decade - 1900s
This category has questions involving events, social trends, political beliefs, major discoveries, or general information related to the 1900's.
1,555 Questions
Which developement in the early 1900s caused the US to send combat troops into china?
Boxer rebellion
Upton Sinclair.
Yes this is True.
What best describes the success of progressives in the early 1900?
they succeeded in passing four constitutional amendments
How was immagration in the 1900s similar to immigration in the 1890s?
the large wave of immigration caused a change in american demographics
Which countries had the largest colonial empires by 1900 and which lands did they rule?
Great Britain and France had the largest colonial empires. They ruled lands in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. They also eventually made their way down to Antarctica and made some claims, although those remain unrecognized today.
Was the air travle a very popular mode of transportation before the 1900s?
No.
Large-scale passenger air traffic didn't start until after WWII.
Which nations provided the greatest degree of economic security for its citizens by the year 1900?
Nation 5 (Bismarck)
What were the great challenges that faced Americans in the 1900s?
less people have homes, jobs, food, etc.. There was child labor, low-wages, violence, no-food inspections, and no equal rights towards African Americans or women.
What change took place among working woman in the early 1900's?
a large number of women became secretaries or manageres
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I have found articles indicating that "heading" has something to do with kiln-dried lumber but other articles indicate that a "heading factory" has something to do with production of nuts, nails and similar fasteners. I have an uncle circa 1912 who was a foreman in a "heading factory."
