U.S. Economic Challenges Post-Revolutionary War

To protect and preserve property and individual wealth.

Rights inherent to all humans, including life, liberty, and property, not dependent on government.

Agreement creating a bicameral Congress with the Senate and House representation.

Agreement counting enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation.

Voting rights left to state control; excluded many groups like women and enslaved people.

A system influenced by the Roman Republic, balancing power against power.

The concept that rights such as life and liberty should be equal for all individuals.

The method by which states are represented in Congress, including the bicameral system.

Taxes imposed on products from other states and abroad.

A period where economic activity declines, affecting government revenue.

Supporters of the U.S. Constitution, mainly wealthy individuals.

Opponents of the U.S. Constitution, often small landowners and laborers.

A set of 85 essays advocating for the Constitution's ratification.

A series of programs and reforms by Roosevelt aimed at economic recovery.

The ideas of Regulation, Reform, and Relief that guided the New Deal.

A New Deal agency that provided jobs through public works projects.

A law to temporarily close banks for inspection and reopen them under supervision.

A government agency that insures bank deposits up to $250,000.

A campaign focused on demonstrating modern American home functions and standards.

A model home showcasing modern amenities and family living standards.

Focus on how various rooms are used, emphasizing roles in family life.

Guidelines set to ensure quality and appropriateness in home building.

Regulations to manage land use and maintain neighborhood character.

The minimum age at which an individual can legally consent to sexual activity, typically 16 years in most states.

General Education Development; a high school equivalency test mainly for those from lower socio-economic classes.

Criteria to graduate high school, including years of language arts, math, social studies, science, and electives.

Tuition varies significantly between nonprofit, for-profit, and in-state vs. out-of-state institutions.

Money borrowed for education to be repaid with interest; average interest is around $2,186 yearly.

The federal wage workers must be paid, currently $7.25 per hour, with variations in some states.

Compensation at a higher rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a week, typically time and a half.

A fixed amount paid for a healthcare service, usually ranging from $20 to $50.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; a federal law protecting patient information privacy.

Categories of jobs including full-time (40 hours or more) and part-time (less than 30 hours per week).

A Supreme Court case ruling that families can receive state-funded tuition for religious school attendance.

A branch of Christianity known for its biblicism and activism, representing 25.4% of Americans.

Large churches with over 2,000 members, known for conservative values and significant financial contributions.

A political coalition of evangelical Christians aiming to push conservative family values in the 1980s.

A political movement promoting conservative social policies primarily among evangelical Christians.

Derived from Latin, it often means to protect or worship; impacts social structure and identity.

A political slogan used by conservatives emphasizing traditional family structures and morals.

The trend of associating consumerism with religious symbols and loyalty, blurring value systems.