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Which of the following is the best definition for the economic term overspeculation?
Which of the following is the best definition for the economic term overspeculation?
The government body most responsible for deciding how to raise federal revenue is the?
The government body most responsible for deciding how to raise federal revenue is the?
House of Representatives
Colonies were established in the New World for the purpose of gaining each of the following EXCEPT?
Colonies were established in the New World for the purpose of gaining each of the following EXCEPT?
Which of the following shaped US policy in South America in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries?
Which of the following shaped US policy in South America in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries?
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Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the US Constitution?
Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the US Constitution?
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The statement made by William Jennings Bryan in 1896 was intended as a defense of?
The statement made by William Jennings Bryan in 1896 was intended as a defense of?
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The Dred Scott decision led to the nullification of the?
The Dred Scott decision led to the nullification of the?
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Which of the following were true of indentured servants?
Which of the following were true of indentured servants?
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US policy toward Native American tribes in the West during the 1880's can best be described as?
US policy toward Native American tribes in the West during the 1880's can best be described as?
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The First Continental Congress met in order to?
The First Continental Congress met in order to?
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One result of the Marshall Plan of 1948 was?
One result of the Marshall Plan of 1948 was?
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All of the following are examples of post-WW1 isolationism in the US except?
All of the following are examples of post-WW1 isolationism in the US except?
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Which of the following lists the admissions of states into the union in the correct chronological order?
Which of the following lists the admissions of states into the union in the correct chronological order?
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The political movement depicted in the cartoon eventually led to which of the following federal regulations?
The political movement depicted in the cartoon eventually led to which of the following federal regulations?
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Each of the following was provided to returning WW2 veterans under the GI Bill except?
Each of the following was provided to returning WW2 veterans under the GI Bill except?
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The Quaker community faced hardship in England for each of the following reasons EXCEPT?
The Quaker community faced hardship in England for each of the following reasons EXCEPT?
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Which of the following was one of the most important political ramifications of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the French and Indian War in 1763?
Which of the following was one of the most important political ramifications of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the French and Indian War in 1763?
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Which of the following developments paved the way for pioneers to settle the American West from Texas to the Pacific Ocean?
Which of the following developments paved the way for pioneers to settle the American West from Texas to the Pacific Ocean?
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To whom was President Richard Nixon referring when he appealed to the 'silent majority' in the late 1960's?
To whom was President Richard Nixon referring when he appealed to the 'silent majority' in the late 1960's?
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Each of the following helps to explain why the American colonists encountered great difficulties during the first year of the Revolutionary War EXCEPT?
Each of the following helps to explain why the American colonists encountered great difficulties during the first year of the Revolutionary War EXCEPT?
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The map above most likely shows which of the following?
The map above most likely shows which of the following?
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In what way was the Rhode Island colony unique among American colonies in the seventeenth century?
In what way was the Rhode Island colony unique among American colonies in the seventeenth century?
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FDR made the proclamation 'The only thing we have to fear is...fear itself...' in reference to which national crisis?
FDR made the proclamation 'The only thing we have to fear is...fear itself...' in reference to which national crisis?
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Each of the following was a devastating effect of the European colonization of the Americas EXCEPT?
Each of the following was a devastating effect of the European colonization of the Americas EXCEPT?
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In which geographical areas were women the most numerically strong during the colonial period?
In which geographical areas were women the most numerically strong during the colonial period?
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The election of 1824 is notable in part because?
The election of 1824 is notable in part because?
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From which countries did the majority of 'New Immigrants' to the US arrive in the years following the Civil War?
From which countries did the majority of 'New Immigrants' to the US arrive in the years following the Civil War?
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Which of the following best describes the time period when the Whig party started to decline in numbers and influence?
Which of the following best describes the time period when the Whig party started to decline in numbers and influence?
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The Utopian community of Shakers in the eighteenth century was unique in part because of its belief in?
The Utopian community of Shakers in the eighteenth century was unique in part because of its belief in?
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MLK's acceptance speech at the Nobel Prize ceremony in 1964 expresses?
MLK's acceptance speech at the Nobel Prize ceremony in 1964 expresses?
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The poster above most likely reflects the ideals of which of the following federal programs?
The poster above most likely reflects the ideals of which of the following federal programs?
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The Iroquois tribes in what is now the state of New York lived in which type of dwelling during the colonial period?
The Iroquois tribes in what is now the state of New York lived in which type of dwelling during the colonial period?
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The 'Triple Entente' refers to the alliance among which nations in the period immediately before WW1?
The 'Triple Entente' refers to the alliance among which nations in the period immediately before WW1?
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In 1791, why did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison oppose Alexander Hamilton's proposal for high protective tariffs?
In 1791, why did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison oppose Alexander Hamilton's proposal for high protective tariffs?
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In the early years of the twentieth century, the majority of female workers employed outside of the home were?
In the early years of the twentieth century, the majority of female workers employed outside of the home were?
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Single women and widows in the eighteenth century British North American colonies had the legal right to?
Single women and widows in the eighteenth century British North American colonies had the legal right to?
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Which of the following was most responsible for the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766?
Which of the following was most responsible for the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766?
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Which of the following statements best describes the response of Native Americans to North America during the eighteenth century?
Which of the following statements best describes the response of Native Americans to North America during the eighteenth century?
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All of the following were aspects of the Constitution that was submitted to the states for ratification in 1787 EXCEPT?
All of the following were aspects of the Constitution that was submitted to the states for ratification in 1787 EXCEPT?
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The introduction of canals, railroads, and new factory technology in the mid-nineteenth century affected which of the following regions LEAST?
The introduction of canals, railroads, and new factory technology in the mid-nineteenth century affected which of the following regions LEAST?
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In 1860 a Southern writer, D.R. Hundley, wrote about the Southern Yeoman as?
In 1860 a Southern writer, D.R. Hundley, wrote about the Southern Yeoman as?
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Which of the following policies is the subject of the cartoon above?
Which of the following policies is the subject of the cartoon above?
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The chart above supports which of the following statements?
The chart above supports which of the following statements?
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The Missouri Compromise was, in part, an effort to maintain the balance between the number of northerners and southerners in which of the following US institutions?
The Missouri Compromise was, in part, an effort to maintain the balance between the number of northerners and southerners in which of the following US institutions?
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Advocates of a free silver policy argued that the free coinage of silver would?
Advocates of a free silver policy argued that the free coinage of silver would?
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Skilled male workers felt threatened by all of the following changes that occurred in the US economy between 1890 and 1920 EXCEPT the?
Skilled male workers felt threatened by all of the following changes that occurred in the US economy between 1890 and 1920 EXCEPT the?
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Which of the following was demonstrated by the outcome of the presidential election of 1928?
Which of the following was demonstrated by the outcome of the presidential election of 1928?
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The US of the 70's was characterized by an increase in all of the following EXCEPT?
The US of the 70's was characterized by an increase in all of the following EXCEPT?
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Colonists in eighteenth century South Carolina benefited from the knowledge of Africans about the cultivation of?
Colonists in eighteenth century South Carolina benefited from the knowledge of Africans about the cultivation of?
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In the hundred years prior to 1776, which of the following had the LEAST influence on the emergence of the movement for independence in England's North American colonies?
In the hundred years prior to 1776, which of the following had the LEAST influence on the emergence of the movement for independence in England's North American colonies?
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In the late nineteenth century, the federal government followed a laissez-faire policy toward the economy.
In the late nineteenth century, the federal government followed a laissez-faire policy toward the economy.
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Theodore Roosevelt issued his corollary to the Monroe Doctrine primarily because?
Theodore Roosevelt issued his corollary to the Monroe Doctrine primarily because?
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Which of the following best summarizes the idea expressed in the 1987 cartoon?
Which of the following best summarizes the idea expressed in the 1987 cartoon?
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Common Sense refers to?
Common Sense refers to?
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The first American party system, which developed in the 1790's, maintained party discipline at the federal level primarily by means of?
The first American party system, which developed in the 1790's, maintained party discipline at the federal level primarily by means of?
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The first major nineteenth century political conflict over the issue of slavery was settled by the?
The first major nineteenth century political conflict over the issue of slavery was settled by the?
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Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward was a utopian reaction to?
Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward was a utopian reaction to?
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The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 established a?
The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 established a?
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The Korean War and the Vietnam War differed in that only one involved?
The Korean War and the Vietnam War differed in that only one involved?
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Study Notes
Economic Concepts
- Overspeculation involves investing based on a company's theoretical value rather than its actual worth.
Government Structure
- The House of Representatives is the primary body responsible for determining federal revenue.
Colonial Purposes
- Colonies in the New World aimed to gain resources, land, and trade opportunities, but not manufacturing sites.
US Foreign Policy
- Significant policies shaping US relations in South America include the Monroe Doctrine, Roosevelt Corollary, and Good Neighbor Policy.
Constitutional Rights
- The US Constitution guarantees the right to petition the government for grievances.
Historical Speeches
- William Jennings Bryan defended the American farmer in his 1896 speech about economic struggles.
Legal Decisions
- The Dred Scott decision invalidated the Missouri Compromise, escalating tensions over slavery.
Indentured Servants
- Indentured servants worked for several years in exchange for passage to the Americas, mainly in southern colonies.
Native American Relations
- US policy toward Native American tribes in the 1880s was marked by inconsistency.
Continental Congress
- The First Continental Congress convened to voice grievances to England and organize boycotts.
Marshall Plan Effects
- The Marshall Plan of 1948 aimed to aid postwar Europe through the delivery of food, raw materials, and machinery.
Post-WWI Isolationism
- US isolationism after WWI showcased non-involvement in foreign affairs and military funding reductions, but trade with Europe was sustained.
State Admissions
- Virginia, Ohio, Nebraska, and Wyoming joined the Union in that order.
Labor Legislation
- The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 was influenced by the political movement during that era.
GI Bill Benefits
- The GI Bill aided WWII veterans with low-cost mortgages, loans, education support, and unemployment compensation but did not include free healthcare.
Quaker Hardships
- The Quaker community in England faced persecution for their refusal to participate in wars, tax military spending, and engage with honorifics, not for worship practices.
Treaty of Paris Ramifications
- The Treaty of Paris in 1763 resulted in France ceding all territories east of the Mississippi River to Britain.
Pioneering Settlements
- The end of the Mexican-American War in 1848 facilitated westward migration and settlement.
Nixon's "Silent Majority"
- Nixon referenced Americans who quietly supported conservative policies without active political engagement.
Revolutionary War Difficulties
- Colonial forces struggled due to divisions over independence, lack of funding, British offers of freedom to slaves, and early military losses impacting morale.
Geographic Maps
- A map from 1861 likely illustrates states and territories' allegiances during that period.
Rhode Island's Uniqueness
- Rhode Island stood out for its provision of religious freedom to groups like Quakers and Jews in the 17th century.
FDR and the Depression
- FDR addressed the Great Depression, emphasizing overcoming fear rather than economic despair.
Colonization Effects
- European colonization severely affected indigenous peoples through disease, warfare, and displacement, but did not systematically enslave them.
Women's Role in Colonies
- Women were numerically stronger in frontier regions during the colonial period.
Election of 1824
- This election marked a return to faction-based two-party politics in the United States.
New Immigrants
- Major immigrants post-Civil War came predominantly from Italy, Greece, Russia, and China.
Whig Party Decline
- The 1850s saw a significant decline in the Whig party's influence and numbers.
Shaker Beliefs
- The Shaker community was notable for its belief in gender equality.
MLK's Nobel Acceptance
- MLK's 1964 speech emphasized hope and love in the fight against racism and war.
New Deal Ideals
- Propaganda and posters from the 1930s reflected the values of the New Deal initiatives.
Iroquois Housing
- The Iroquois tribes in New York utilized large longhouses constructed from wood and bark.
Triple Entente
- Prior to WWI, the Triple Entente alliance included France, Russia, and Britain.
Jefferson and Tariffs
- Jefferson and Madison opposed Hamilton's high tariffs fearing dependence on federal aid for industries.
Female Workforce in Early 1900s
- Most women in the early 20th century workforce were young and unmarried.
Women's Property Rights
- Single women and widows retained legal ownership of property in 18th-century British North America.
Stamp Act Repeal
- The repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766 was largely due to boycotts of British goods.
Native American Trade
- In the 18th century, Native Americans traded with European powers to protect their autonomy.
Constitution Aspects
- The 1787 Constitution outlined the ability to levy taxes, declare war, and impeach presidents, omitting a two-term limit for presidents.
Economic Changes in the South
- The South was least affected by the mid-19th century advancements like canals and railways.
Southern Yeoman Class
- The Southern Yeoman consisted of independent farmers with small landholdings, typically without slaves.
Détente Policies
- Political cartoons from the era illustrated the concept of détente in international relations.
Antipoverty Programs Impact
- The efficacy of federal antipoverty programs in the 1960s showed little effect on income distribution nationwide.
Missouri Compromise Purpose
- The Missouri Compromise aimed to balance Northern and Southern interests in the Senate over slavery.
Free Silver Advocacy
- Proponents of free silver believed it would increase money supply and alleviate economic depressions.
Skilled Workers' Concerns
- Skilled male workers' concerns didn't stem from the rise of inexpensive consumer goods in the late 19th century.
Presidential Election of 1928
- The 1928 election illustrated the persuasive power of the "Republican prosperity" slogan.
1970s US Characterization
- The 1970s US saw growth in computer technology, civil rights awareness, migration patterns, and multinational corporations, excluding strong political party attachments.
South Carolina Colonists
- Colonists in 18th-century South Carolina utilized African knowledge to cultivate rice effectively.
Independence Movements
- Prior to 1776, the least influence on the independence movement came from other colonies' governance models.
Laissez-faire Policies Debate
- Evidence against the notion of laissez-faire during the late 19th century includes tariff laws and land grants to railroad companies, but arguments did not consider economic policy during the depression.
Roosevelt's Corollary
- Roosevelt's addition to the Monroe Doctrine was motivated by potential European intervention in financially struggling Caribbean nations.
1980s Challenges
- Challenges faced by the US in the 1980s included economic deficits and scandals that undermined its international reputation.
Common Sense
- Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" was a pivotal work influencing revolutionary sentiment in the colonies.
First American Party System
- The 1790s saw the emergence of a coherent party system due to the organization through caucuses.
Slavery Conflict Resolution
- The Missouri Compromise resolved initial conflicts over slavery in the early 19th century.
Edward Bellamy's Critique
- Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward" responded to the disillusionment of an increasingly competitive industrial society.
Federal Reserve System
- The Federal Reserve Act established a coordinated system of district banks under a central board in 1913.
Korean and Vietnam War Differences
- The Korean War uniquely involved United Nations troops, contrasting with the Vietnam War's circumstances.
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