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The first government in British North America was the House of ______.
The first government in British North America was the House of ______.
Burgesses
The document that explained the colonists' reasons for revolting was the Declaration of ______.
The document that explained the colonists' reasons for revolting was the Declaration of ______.
Independence
Abraham Lincoln's reconstruction policy ensured southern endorsement of the ______ amendment.
Abraham Lincoln's reconstruction policy ensured southern endorsement of the ______ amendment.
13th
Puritan ideas contributed to the development of America's philosophy of ______.
Puritan ideas contributed to the development of America's philosophy of ______.
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During the Compromise of 1850, the territories of Utah and ______ had popular sovereignty to decide on slavery.
During the Compromise of 1850, the territories of Utah and ______ had popular sovereignty to decide on slavery.
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John Locke's concept of unalienable natural rights influenced the ______ of Independence.
John Locke's concept of unalienable natural rights influenced the ______ of Independence.
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The application of light bulbs resulted in more factory jobs available for women and ______.
The application of light bulbs resulted in more factory jobs available for women and ______.
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African Americans migrated north to escape ______ in the south.
African Americans migrated north to escape ______ in the south.
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The awakening of the African-American culture is called the ______.
The awakening of the African-American culture is called the ______.
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The following shows discontentment with Hoover's efforts to deal with the depression: ______ and Hoovervilles.
The following shows discontentment with Hoover's efforts to deal with the depression: ______ and Hoovervilles.
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The Sixth Amendment states the right to a ______.
The Sixth Amendment states the right to a ______.
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The government created programs like the TVA to create jobs and improve ______.
The government created programs like the TVA to create jobs and improve ______.
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Buying stock on ______ was a direct cause of the Great Depression.
Buying stock on ______ was a direct cause of the Great Depression.
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Congress opposed the League of Nations because they felt it would lead the United States into international conflict without ______ approval.
Congress opposed the League of Nations because they felt it would lead the United States into international conflict without ______ approval.
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What was the Great Migration? The mass movement of African-Americans from the ______ to north for jobs.
What was the Great Migration? The mass movement of African-Americans from the ______ to north for jobs.
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The act that requires the promotion of federal employees to be based on ______, not on connections is the Pendleton Service Act.
The act that requires the promotion of federal employees to be based on ______, not on connections is the Pendleton Service Act.
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Immigrants were often discriminated against because they carried a contagious ______
Immigrants were often discriminated against because they carried a contagious ______
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A major cause of corruption in government during the Gilded Age was related to ______ and wealth.
A major cause of corruption in government during the Gilded Age was related to ______ and wealth.
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Unfair business practices led the government to ______ big business.
Unfair business practices led the government to ______ big business.
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Farmers believed that using ______ and steel would result in inflation.
Farmers believed that using ______ and steel would result in inflation.
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The anti-imperialists argued about the supremacy of the federal or ______ government.
The anti-imperialists argued about the supremacy of the federal or ______ government.
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The name of the foreign policy that protected U.S. interests in the Caribbean region was the ______.
The name of the foreign policy that protected U.S. interests in the Caribbean region was the ______.
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Women working in factories were significant because it ______ industrial production of war goods.
Women working in factories were significant because it ______ industrial production of war goods.
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The main opposition to the Treaty of Versailles came from ______ who opposed the League of Nations.
The main opposition to the Treaty of Versailles came from ______ who opposed the League of Nations.
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During the early years of WWI, ______ loaned money to the Allies.
During the early years of WWI, ______ loaned money to the Allies.
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One reason the U.S. entered WWI was that Germany promised Mexico they would reclaim lost ______.
One reason the U.S. entered WWI was that Germany promised Mexico they would reclaim lost ______.
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The justification for imperialism was that success required ______.
The justification for imperialism was that success required ______.
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The Morrill Land Grant and the Homestead Act had the commonality of offering land for ______.
The Morrill Land Grant and the Homestead Act had the commonality of offering land for ______.
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The president who intervened militarily with Mexico in the 1910s was ______.
The president who intervened militarily with Mexico in the 1910s was ______.
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The Espionage and Sedition Acts during WWI imposed penalties and prison terms for anyone who gave aid to the ______.
The Espionage and Sedition Acts during WWI imposed penalties and prison terms for anyone who gave aid to the ______.
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The ______ Act, passed by Congress in June 1917, enacted severe penalties for anyone engaged in disloyal or treasonable acts.
The ______ Act, passed by Congress in June 1917, enacted severe penalties for anyone engaged in disloyal or treasonable acts.
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During the 1920s, the philosophy of presidents was that 'the business of America is ______.'
During the 1920s, the philosophy of presidents was that 'the business of America is ______.'
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The scandal during the Harding administration involving the leasing of government oil reserves is known as the ______ scandal.
The scandal during the Harding administration involving the leasing of government oil reserves is known as the ______ scandal.
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The main reason for the 1920s immigration laws was to limit immigration and ensure there were not more ______ than citizens.
The main reason for the 1920s immigration laws was to limit immigration and ensure there were not more ______ than citizens.
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The purpose of the ACLU is to defend and preserve the individual rights and ______ guaranteed by the Constitution.
The purpose of the ACLU is to defend and preserve the individual rights and ______ guaranteed by the Constitution.
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The failure of prohibition led to the rise of ______ and organized crime.
The failure of prohibition led to the rise of ______ and organized crime.
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Women were the primary ______ for prohibition during the early 20th century.
Women were the primary ______ for prohibition during the early 20th century.
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The 19th Amendment resulted in women being allowed to ______.
The 19th Amendment resulted in women being allowed to ______.
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A symbol of the jazz age is ______ Armstrong or flappers.
A symbol of the jazz age is ______ Armstrong or flappers.
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The Harlem Renaissance aimed to generate pride in ______ American culture.
The Harlem Renaissance aimed to generate pride in ______ American culture.
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The rapid development of mass media in the 1920s promoted the creation of a national ______.
The rapid development of mass media in the 1920s promoted the creation of a national ______.
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Henry Ford made the car more ______ by implementing assembly line production.
Henry Ford made the car more ______ by implementing assembly line production.
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The Reconstruction Finance Corporation was established to provide financial support to state and local ______.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation was established to provide financial support to state and local ______.
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The creation of the SEC was designed to restore investors' confidence with reliable information and clear rules of ______ dealing.
The creation of the SEC was designed to restore investors' confidence with reliable information and clear rules of ______ dealing.
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The ______ Exclusion Act barred Chinese immigrants for 10 years and prevented their citizenship.
The ______ Exclusion Act barred Chinese immigrants for 10 years and prevented their citizenship.
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Study Notes
Colonial America & Revolution
- First government in British North America: House of Burgesses
- Document explaining colonial revolt: Declaration of Independence
- Intellectual influence on Declaration: John Locke's concept of unalienable natural rights
- Events leading to American Revolution: Thomas Paine's Common Sense, British Parliament ending salutary neglect, and tradition of self-government.
Reconstruction
- Congressional Reconstruction's effect on African Americans: Granted full citizenship rights.
- Lincoln's Reconstruction policy: Ensured Southern endorsement of the 13th Amendment.
- Outcomes of the Civil War: Moderate reconstruction plan, 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, and military zones in the South.
Industrial Revolution & Labor
- Andrew Carnegie's belief on collective bargaining: Empower workers.
- Pullman Strike arrest: Eugene V. Debs, for disobeying injunction.
- Factors causing rise of heavy industry: Industrial Revolution
- Effects of light bulbs: More factory jobs, electricity in homes/offices, General Electric/Westinghouse.
Immigration & Discrimination
- Groups migrating north to escape discrimination: African Americans
- Groups most discriminated against in immigration laws: Asians
- Issue preventing immigrant entry: Contagious disease
Gilded Age Corruption & Economic Issues
- Causes of government corruption: Taxes and wealth inequality.
- Government response to unfair business practices: Regulation of corporations.
- Metals farmers sought to increase inflation: Silver and steel.
- Anti-imperialist arguments: Concerns over federal vs. state power.
Foreign Policy & World Wars
- US foreign policy protecting Caribbean interests: Roosevelt Corollary.
- US role in WWI economy: Weapons/ammunition supply and loans.
- US entry into WWI cause: German promise of Mexican land recovery.
- Justification for imperialism: National success through expansion.
- Acts like the Morrill Land Grant and Homestead Act commonality: Put land up for sale.
- President intervening militarily in Mexico: Woodrow Wilson.
- Espionage and Sedition Acts: Penalties for aiding the enemy.
- Opposition to the Treaty of Versailles: Congressional opposition to the League of Nations.
- Nation that loaned money to allies: America.
- Reasons for US entry into WWI: German use of unrestricted submarine warfare.
- US public reaction after Spanish-American War: Emerging world power.
1920s Culture & Society
- Group concerned about the theory of evolution: Traditionalists/Fundamentalists
- Purpose of the National Origins Act of 1924: Limiting immigration.
- Reason for Prohibition's failure: Lack of government enforcement.
- Factors promoting national culture: Mass media and transportation.
- Symbolism of Charles Lindbergh: Free spirit and adventure.
- Methods of purchasing products: Buying on margin/credit.
- Racially-motivated hate group: KKK
- Trial highlighting fundamentalism's discomfort with evolution: Scopes Trial.
- Groups supporting Prohibition: "Dries"
1930s Depression & New Deal
- Event causing questioning of British authority in colonists: Enlightenment
- African American status at the end of Reconstruction: Rights curtailed
- Landmark Supreme Court case establishing judicial review: Marbury v. Madison.
- Reasons for immigration to cities: Lack of resources for relocation, job availability.
- Way political machines gained power: Bribery and job promises.
- Americanization movement:Assimilating immigrants to American society.
- Open Door Policy: US position on China's affairs
- Social Darwinism: Belief in racial superiority.
- Populist beliefs: Independent farmers, resentment towards big business.
- First Great Awakening: Religious revitalization impacting American Protestantism.
- President who opposed direct government relief: Hoover
- Groups losing jobs to white men during Depression: Women and African-Americans
- Democratic senator advocating "sharing wealth": Huey Long.
- Issues harming FDR's popularity: Court-packing.
- CIO's failure during Depression: Gaining AFL's acceptance of industrial unions
- Banking Act (FDIC): Preventing future bank failures.
- Destinations for Dust Bowl migrants: California
- Government involvement for regional needs: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
- Reasons for antifederalist opposition to Constitution: Fear of losing power and concerns about the document.
20th Century Issues
- Supreme Court ruling on agriculture adjustment act: Ruled it unconstitutional.
- Federal legislation on labor relations: Wagner Act
- National labor relations board: Established the national labor relations board to deal with union and employer relations.
20th Century Issues Continued
- New Deal's impact on government: Increased national government's role in the economy.
- Radio personality criticizing FDR: Father Charles Coughlin
- Event preventing Wilson's neutral position in WWI: Sinking of the Lusitania
- Origin of jazz music: New Orleans.
- Groups gaining power assisting immigrants: Political machines
- Idea of social struggle as survival of the fittest: Social darwinism.
US Expansion
- Cause of US support of Panama Canal revolution: Wanted faster shipping between oceans.
- Result of US growth into a world power: Spanish American War.
- Restriction on Chinese immigration:Chinese Exclusion Act.
- Event leading to US declaration of war on Spain: Sinking of the USS Maine (Yellow journalism)
- Progressive Era reforms focused on: Economic and social injustices of industrial society
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Explore the pivotal events and policies shaping Colonial America, the Revolutionary War, Reconstruction, and the Industrial Revolution. Delve into key documents, significant figures, and the transformations that defined U.S. history from the 17th century through the 19th century.
