What areas did the u. s. gain control of as a result of the spanish american war? for what reasons did businessmen during the gilded age favor relaxed immigration laws? what is the 19th amendment to the u. s. constitution and what reasons could it be considered a "progressive" amendment? it means everyone could vote no matter your race or your sex what was the main reason native-born americans opposed the immigration of the irish to america? what caused prohibition? identify the main contributor to the urban population growth from 1890-1920? explain the purpose of the chinese exclusion act. explain american imperialism. in what region of the u. s. did immigrants from southern europe who arrived in the u. s. during the late-19th and early-20th century tended to settle in? why? explain social darwinism and how is provides an argue for u. s. imperialism? what is vertical and horizontal integration? queen liliuokalani attempted to rid her people of american influence in the late 1800s. where did she rule and why did she wish to rid american influence? be able to identify 3 arguments for (pro- imperialism) and against ( anti-imperialism) american imperialism. upon arrival to the united states in the early 1900s, where were chinese immigrants usually processed? what is the significance of ellis island in new york harbor? what was the purpose of the "gentlemen's agreement"? what factors led to increased immigration to the united states in the 19th century? explain the irish potato famine and what relevance it had on the us? in the early to mid 19th century erupted in several violent and destructive riots aimed at what religious group? define monopolies and trusts and explain how both big business leaders? define the following terms: robber baron leader of industry philanthropy 19th amendment 18th amendment plessy v. ferguson