US History Regents Vocab Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'buying on margin' refer to?

Buying stocks at full price

Purchasing stocks by paying a small percentage and borrowing the rest (correct)

Selling stocks to minimize losses

Investing solely in government bonds

What is a cabinet in the context of U.S. government?

The group of department heads who serve as the president's chief advisers.

What were the Camp David Accords?

Historic agreements between Israel and Egypt reached in 1978.

What defines capitalism?

An economic system where private individuals and corporations control production and earn profits. Signup and view all the answers

Who is a carpetbagger?

A Northerner who moved to the South after the Civil War to make money. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cash crop?

A crop grown for sale rather than for personal use. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Central Powers in World War I?

The group led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire that opposed the Allies. Signup and view all the answers

What are checks and balances?

Provisions in the US Constitution that prevent any one branch of government from dominating the others. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Chinese Exclusion Act?

A racist law enacted in 1882 prohibiting most Chinese from entering the United States. Signup and view all the answers

What does the CIA stand for?

Central Intelligence Agency. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Civilian Conservation Corps?

An agency established as part of the New Deal that employed young men in environmental projects. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Buying on Margin

Involves purchasing stocks by paying a small percentage upfront while borrowing the rest, which contributed to the economic boom of the Roaring 20s.

Cabinet

Consists of department heads serving as chief advisers to the president, first established by George Washington.

Camp David Accords

Historic peace agreements made in 1978 between Israel and Egypt during negotiations facilitated by President Jimmy Carter at Camp David.

Capitalism

Economic system where private individuals and corporations own and control production means (farms, mines, factories) with the objective of earning profits.

Carpetbagger

Term used to describe Northerners who moved to the South post-Civil War, often with the intent to profit from the region's rebuilding.

Cash Crop

Refers to crops cultivated primarily for sale rather than personal consumption, with common examples including tobacco and cotton.

Central Powers

Alliance of nations during World War I, primarily led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire, opposing the Allies.

Checks and Balances

Constitutional provisions designed to maintain the balance of power among the three branches of the U.S. government, preventing any one branch from becoming dominant.

Chinese Exclusion Act

Enacted in 1882, this law restricted Chinese immigration to the U.S., allowing only certain categories such as students and merchants to enter, reflecting racial discrimination.

CIA

The Central Intelligence Agency established to collect secret intelligence on foreign governments, particularly active during the Cold War era.

Civilian Conservation Corps

A New Deal initiative created to provide jobs for young unemployed men, focusing on public works like road construction, park development, and environmental conservation projects.

Description

Test your knowledge of essential US history terms with this quiz focused on key vocabulary from the Regents curriculum. Concepts such as 'buying on margin', 'cabinet', and 'Camp David Accords' are covered to enhance your understanding of historical events and figures. Perfect for review and reinforcement of important vocabulary!