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Alexander Hamilton's economic program was designed primarily to

Create a national bank

Establish the financial stability and credit of the new government (correct)

Tax the wealthy

Assume state debts

The development of the early nineteenth-century concept of 'separate spheres' for the sexes encouraged all of the following EXCEPT

Designation of the home as the appropriate place for a woman

Acceptance of a woman as the intellectual equal of a man (correct)

Emphasis on child care as a prime duty of a woman

Idealization of the 'lady'

Establishment of a moral climate in the home

Why is the presidential election of 1840 considered the first 'modern' election?

Both parties for the first time widely campaigned among all the eligible voters.

What did Frederick Jackson Turner's 'frontier hypothesis' focus on?

The existence of cheap unsettled land. Signup and view all the answers

During the closing decades of the nineteenth century, farmers complained about all of the following EXCEPT

Rising commodity prices Signup and view all the answers

What did the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine declare?

The United States to be the 'policeman' of the Western Hemisphere. Signup and view all the answers

One of the principal reasons the 'noble experiment' of Prohibition failed was that it led to an enormous increase in?

Law enforcement costs. Signup and view all the answers

What was the ruling of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka?

Declared racially segregated public schools inherently unequal. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Joseph McCarthy's investigative tactics find support among many Americans?

There was widespread fear of communist infiltration of the United States. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Tet Offensive of 1968 during the Vietnam War demonstrate?

The Vietcong could attack major cities throughout South Vietnam. Signup and view all the answers

By the end of the seventeenth century, which of the following was true of women in New England?

They were a majority in many church congregations Signup and view all the answers

The First Great Awakening led to all of the following EXCEPT

The renewed persecution of witches Signup and view all the answers

What effects did the Embargo Act of 1807 have on the United States?

It disrupted American shipping. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the construction of the National Road?

Promoting trade and communication with the Old Northwest. Signup and view all the answers

The idea of Manifest Destiny included all of the following beliefs EXCEPT:

Commerce and industry would decline as the nation expanded its agricultural base Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about woman suffrage is true?

The only states with complete woman suffrage before 1900 were west of the Mississippi. Signup and view all the answers

What did the American Federation of Labor under the leadership of Samuel Gompers organize?

Skilled workers in craft unions in order to achieve economic gains. Signup and view all the answers

In the period 1890-1915, all of the following were generally true about African Americans EXCEPT:

Back-to-Africa movements were widely popular among African Americans in urban areas Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alexander Hamilton's Economic Program

Aimed to establish financial stability and credit for the new U.S. government.

Separate Spheres Concept

Encouraged the idealization of women as "ladies."
Promoted the idea that a woman's place was in the home.
Emphasized child care as a primary duty for women.
Did not support the acceptance of women as intellectual equals to men.

Presidential Election of 1840

Marked the first "modern" election with widespread campaigning among all eligible voters.

Frederick Jackson Turner's Frontier Hypothesis

Focused on the significance of cheap, unsettled land in the development of America.

Farmers' Complaints in the Late 19th Century

Farmers voiced frustrations over high interest charges, freight rates, storage costs, and middleman profits.
Rising commodity prices were not a concern at this time.

Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

Declared the United States as the "policeman" of the Western Hemisphere.

Prohibition and its Failures

Led to significant increases in law enforcement costs due to heightened crime rates.

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka

Supreme Court decision that declared racially segregated public schools as inherently unequal.

Joseph McCarthy's Investigative Tactics

Gained support among Americans due to widespread fears of communist infiltration.

Tet Offensive of 1968

Showed that the Vietcong were capable of attacking major cities throughout South Vietnam.

Women in New England by the End of the 17th Century

Were the majority in many church congregations but did not challenge their subordinate societal roles.

First Great Awakening Outcomes

Resulted in the growth of higher education institutions and increased missionary work.
Did not lead to renewed persecutions of witches.

Effects of the Embargo Act of 1807

Disrupted American shipping and trade activities.

National Road's Purpose

Designed to enhance trade and communication with the Old Northwest region.

Beliefs of Manifest Destiny

Included the inevitability and benefits of westward expansion.
Did not suggest that commerce and industry would decline with the agricultural expansion.

Woman Suffrage Before 1900

Only western states allowed complete woman suffrage before the turn of the century.

American Federation of Labor

Organized skilled workers into craft unions for achieving economic advantages, led by Samuel Gompers.

African Americans from 1890-1915

Faced restrictions on voting rights through state law changes.
Experienced a rise in lynchings and mob violence.
Leaders disagreed on strategies for achieving equal rights.
Back-to-Africa movements were not popular among urban African Americans.
Migration occurred from rural South to both southern and northern cities.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts and historical figures with these flashcards designed for the AP U.S. History Exam. Each card focuses on important topics like Hamilton's economic program and the gender roles of the nineteenth century. Perfect for quick revision and understanding of U.S. history fundamentals.