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What were some effects of urbanization in the late 1800s?
What were some effects of urbanization in the late 1800s?
- Increased economic prosperity and improved living standards
- Greater public transportation options and enhanced community safety
- Increased crime, poor living conditions, and rise of Nativism (correct)
- Decreased population density and rural decline
What was the significance of Jacob Riis' book How the Other Half Lives?
What was the significance of Jacob Riis' book How the Other Half Lives?
- It highlighted the advantages of industrialization
- It exposed poor living conditions in urban tenements (correct)
- It promoted economic growth and urban development
- It argued for the expansion of American imperialism
Which two amendments are known as significant achievements of the Progressive Movement?
Which two amendments are known as significant achievements of the Progressive Movement?
- 16th Amendment (Income Tax) and 21st Amendment (Repeal of Prohibition)
- 18th Amendment (Prohibition) and 19th Amendment (Women’s Suffrage) (correct)
- 15th Amendment (Voting Rights for African American Men) and 18th Amendment
- 17th Amendment (Direct Election of Senators) and 19th Amendment
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
How did Roosevelt's Big Stick Diplomacy facilitate the acquisition of the Panama Canal?
How did Roosevelt's Big Stick Diplomacy facilitate the acquisition of the Panama Canal?
What rights do individuals consent to protect under John Locke's Social Contract?
What rights do individuals consent to protect under John Locke's Social Contract?
Which grievance was NOT listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Which grievance was NOT listed in the Declaration of Independence?
What major change did the Constitution make to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
What major change did the Constitution make to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
What does the Bill of Rights primarily aim to do?
What does the Bill of Rights primarily aim to do?
What was a key feature of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
What was a key feature of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
What was an outcome of John Brown’s Raid at Harper's Ferry?
What was an outcome of John Brown’s Raid at Harper's Ferry?
Which of the following is a reason for the rise of the KKK during Reconstruction?
Which of the following is a reason for the rise of the KKK during Reconstruction?
What does laissez-faire advocate in the context of capitalism?
What does laissez-faire advocate in the context of capitalism?
Flashcards
Social Contract
Social Contract
People agree to be governed in exchange for protection of their natural rights (life, liberty, and property). They can overthrow a government that violates these rights.
Grievances in the Declaration of Independence
Grievances in the Declaration of Independence
A list of complaints against King George III, including unfair taxation, lack of fair trials, and forced housing of soldiers.
Declaration Section of the Declaration of Independence
Declaration Section of the Declaration of Independence
It formally declared the colonies' independence from Britain and asserted their status as free and independent states.
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
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How did the Constitution fix the Articles' weaknesses?
How did the Constitution fix the Articles' weaknesses?
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An example of limited government in the Constitution
An example of limited government in the Constitution
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How do checks and balances work?
How do checks and balances work?
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Why was the Bill of Rights added?
Why was the Bill of Rights added?
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How the Other Half Lives
How the Other Half Lives
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Progressivism
Progressivism
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Big Stick Diplomacy
Big Stick Diplomacy
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U.S. Imperialism
U.S. Imperialism
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Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
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Study Notes
Unit 1: Foundations of U.S. Government
- John Locke and the Social Contract: People consent to be governed for protection of their rights (life, liberty, property). They can overthrow a government that violates these rights.
- Declaration of Independence Grievances: Complaints against King George III, including taxation without representation, lack of fair trials, and quartering of soldiers.
- Declaration of Independence: Formally declared the colonies' independence from Britain and asserted their status as free and independent states.
- Articles of Confederation Weaknesses: Lack of power to tax and no centralized military.
- Constitutional Fixes for Articles of Confederation: Congress gained the power to tax, and a federal military was established.
- Constitutional Principles (Limited Power): Bill of Rights limits government authority by protecting individual freedoms.
- Checks and Balances: Each branch of government can limit the powers of the others (e.g., President can veto laws).
- Bill of Rights Purpose: Added to the Constitution to protect individual liberties and address Anti-Federalist concerns about centralized government power.
Unit 2: The Civil War and Westward Expansion
- Missouri Compromise of 1820: Established the 36°30' line, allowing slavery below the line and prohibiting it above.
- John Brown's Raid: An armed abolitionist attempt to ignite a slave rebellion at Harpers Ferry.
Unit 3: Industrialization and Progressives
- Capitalism and Social Darwinism (Laissez-Faire): A principle of minimal government interference in business.
- Vertical Integration: Controlling all aspects of production, from raw materials to finished goods.
- Urbanization Outcomes (Late 1800s): Increased crime, poor living conditions, and the rise of nativism.
- Muckrakers (Jacob Riis): Exposed poor living conditions in urban tenements through his book, How the Other Half Lives.
- Progressive Achievements: Establishment of settlement houses, and advocating for political reforms like recall and initiative.
- Progressive Amendments: 18th Amendment (Prohibition) and 19th Amendment (Women's Suffrage).
Unit 4: U.S. Imperialism
- Causes of U.S. Imperialism: Economic interests, military expansion, cultural superiority, and political influence.
- Spanish-American War Causes: Sinking of the USS Maine and yellow journalism.
- Treaty of Paris (1898): Acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
- Big Stick Diplomacy (Roosevelt): Supported Panama's independence from Colombia and secured rights for the U.S. to build the Panama Canal.
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