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Why were the League of Nations and the United Nations created?
Why were the League of Nations and the United Nations created?
To prevent future wars
How did the Pure Food and Drug Act change the way government regulated business?
How did the Pure Food and Drug Act change the way government regulated business?
The government required businesses to indicate the ingredients in their products in order to protect the consumer
What was the primary challenge faced by Hispanic immigrants since the 1940s?
What was the primary challenge faced by Hispanic immigrants since the 1940s?
Unfair treatment by employers
Why was the United States unable to enter the war until after Pearl Harbor?
Why was the United States unable to enter the war until after Pearl Harbor?
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Why did Congress pass laws protecting civil rights during Reconstruction?
Why did Congress pass laws protecting civil rights during Reconstruction?
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Why did people in the Great Depression call their temporary settlement communities 'Hoovervilles'?
Why did people in the Great Depression call their temporary settlement communities 'Hoovervilles'?
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Why did the United States business interests favor overseas expansion in the late 1800s?
Why did the United States business interests favor overseas expansion in the late 1800s?
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Why was the purchase of Alaska in 1867 important to the development of the United States economy?
Why was the purchase of Alaska in 1867 important to the development of the United States economy?
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How did the Federal Reserve's higher interest rates in the 1930s complicate the Great Depression?
How did the Federal Reserve's higher interest rates in the 1930s complicate the Great Depression?
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Why did the Great Plains region become closely associated with the Populist movement in the late 1800s?
Why did the Great Plains region become closely associated with the Populist movement in the late 1800s?
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How did the government's policy of manifest destiny affect Native Americans living on the plains in the late 1800s?
How did the government's policy of manifest destiny affect Native Americans living on the plains in the late 1800s?
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How was the economy affected by the corporate expansion in the 1950s?
How was the economy affected by the corporate expansion in the 1950s?
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One consequence of World War II was that the United States
One consequence of World War II was that the United States
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Describe an unstable factor in the assimilation of immigrant groups in the United States in the late 1800s
Describe an unstable factor in the assimilation of immigrant groups in the United States in the late 1800s
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An action that is an example of checks and balances
An action that is an example of checks and balances
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The automobile and the expansion of the roadway system in the 1950s led to the growth of
The automobile and the expansion of the roadway system in the 1950s led to the growth of
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Changes that influenced political participation in the 1970s
Changes that influenced political participation in the 1970s
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What was the purpose of the federal Works Progress Administration?
What was the purpose of the federal Works Progress Administration?
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During the 1950s, how did the Republican Party hope to support a balanced federal budget and counter communist countries?
During the 1950s, how did the Republican Party hope to support a balanced federal budget and counter communist countries?
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What effect did the Immigration Act of 1965 have?
What effect did the Immigration Act of 1965 have?
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How did government policies of the Gilded Age of the late 1800s promote industrialization?
How did government policies of the Gilded Age of the late 1800s promote industrialization?
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Result from the OPEC oil embargo of 1973
Result from the OPEC oil embargo of 1973
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During the late nineteenth century, many anti-imperialists worried that imperialism might threaten
During the late nineteenth century, many anti-imperialists worried that imperialism might threaten
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Describe both the 15th and the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Describe both the 15th and the Voting Rights Act of 1965
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How did the Paris Peace Accords lead to the end of the Vietnam War in 1973?
How did the Paris Peace Accords lead to the end of the Vietnam War in 1973?
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Why did large numbers of African Americans migrate to the North in the early 20th century?
Why did large numbers of African Americans migrate to the North in the early 20th century?
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Why did many immigrants move from eastern and southern Europe to the United States between 1880 and 1920?
Why did many immigrants move from eastern and southern Europe to the United States between 1880 and 1920?
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The federal government's approach to regulating monopolies in the early 1900s was to
The federal government's approach to regulating monopolies in the early 1900s was to
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Study Notes
The League of Nations and the United Nations
- The League of Nations and the United Nations were created to prevent future wars
The Pure Food and Drug Act
- The Pure Food and Drug Act required businesses to indicate the ingredients in their products to protect consumers
- This act changed the way the government regulated business
Hispanic Immigrants
- Hispanic immigrants faced unfair treatment by employers since the 1940s
US Entry into World War II
- The US was unable to enter World War II until after Pearl Harbor, despite President Roosevelt's support for the Allies
- Most of Congress refused to support a war before Pearl Harbor
Reconstruction
- Congress passed laws to abolish slave codes in the South during Reconstruction
- These laws protected civil rights
The Great Depression
- People blamed President Hoover for the depression, leading to the creation of "Hoovervilles"
- The Federal Reserve's higher interest rates complicated the Great Depression by causing people to save money rather than spend it
US Expansion
- The US business interests favored overseas expansion in the late 1800s to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials
- The purchase of Alaska in 1867 was important to the development of the US economy due to its rich timber, gold, and oil resources
The Great Plains Region
- The Great Plains region became closely associated with the Populist movement in the late 1800s due to its large farming population
- Native Americans were forced onto reserves while settlers took their land, affecting the government's policy of manifest destiny
Post-WWII Economy
- The US economy boomed in the 1950s as the middle class grew due to corporate expansion
- The US remained deeply involved in world affairs after World War II
Immigration and Assimilation
- Chinese immigrants working for lower wages caused resentment, leading to instability in the assimilation of immigrant groups in the late 1800s
- The Immigration Act of 1965 led to massive population growth in southwestern border states such as Arizona
Government Policies and Programs
- The federal Works Progress Administration was created to provide jobs to unemployed workers during the New Deal
- The government's policy of manifest destiny affected Native Americans living on the plains in the late 1800s
- The Republican Party hoped to support a balanced federal budget and counter communist countries by relying on nuclear weapons in the 1950s
Civil Rights
- The 15th Amendment and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ensured that suffrage cannot be denied on the basis of race
- The Civil Rights Act aimed to protect the rights of African Americans
Wars and Treaties
- The Paris Peace Accords led to the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 by calling for a final withdrawal of US troops
- The OPEC oil embargo of 1973 resulted in oil shortages and rising prices
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This quiz consists of flashcards designed for AP US History students preparing for their End-of-Course exam. Each card presents a key concept or legislation, such as the creation of international organizations and regulations on consumer protection, aimed at enhancing your understanding of U.S. history.
