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What was a primary reason the United States joined World War I?
What was a primary reason the United States joined World War I?
- Germany's attacks on U.S. ships (correct)
- To support the Bolshevik Revolution
- To expand its territory in Europe
- To promote isolationism
What was Woodrow Wilson's main objective after World War I?
What was Woodrow Wilson's main objective after World War I?
- To promote military alliances in Europe
- To create a League of Nations (correct)
- To enact heavy reparations on Germany
- To establish more colonies
Which statement best describes the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Which statement best describes the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
- It confirmed the federal government's ability to enforce laws (correct)
- It led to the abolition of the whiskey tax
- It demonstrated the weakness of the federal government
- It was a protest against the taxation system
Why was the Election of 1824 controversial?
Why was the Election of 1824 controversial?
What was Washington's stance on foreign affairs?
What was Washington's stance on foreign affairs?
What did the Dred Scott decision determine about African Americans?
What did the Dred Scott decision determine about African Americans?
What sparked the mass migration to California in the mid-1800s?
What sparked the mass migration to California in the mid-1800s?
What did the Monroe Doctrine warn European countries against?
What did the Monroe Doctrine warn European countries against?
What was a significant outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was a significant outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the controversy surrounding the election of 1824?
What was the controversy surrounding the election of 1824?
How did John Adams' actions relate to Washington's foreign policy advice?
How did John Adams' actions relate to Washington's foreign policy advice?
What was a key characteristic of the Trail of Tears?
What was a key characteristic of the Trail of Tears?
What was the ruling of the Dred Scott case regarding African Americans?
What was the ruling of the Dred Scott case regarding African Americans?
Which amendment abolished slavery?
Which amendment abolished slavery?
Which movement aimed to improve workers' conditions during the Gilded Age?
Which movement aimed to improve workers' conditions during the Gilded Age?
What was the main message of the Monroe Doctrine?
What was the main message of the Monroe Doctrine?
Flashcards
Whiskey Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion
The incident where farmers in western Pennsylvania revolted against a tax on whiskey, showing the government's ability to enforce laws.
Washington's Foreign Affairs Ideas
Washington's Foreign Affairs Ideas
The policy of keeping American interests separate from European affairs, especially avoiding alliances.
Dred Scott Case
Dred Scott Case
The Supreme Court decision that declared African Americans were not citizens and had no right to sue in federal court, worsening the situation for slaves.
Reconstruction
Reconstruction
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Sectionalism
Sectionalism
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13th, 14th, 15th Amendments
13th, 14th, 15th Amendments
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Social Darwinism
Social Darwinism
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Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson
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Why did the U.S. join WWI?
Why did the U.S. join WWI?
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League of Nations: Wilson's Big Idea
League of Nations: Wilson's Big Idea
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Controversial Election of 1824
Controversial Election of 1824
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Washington's Foreign Policy
Washington's Foreign Policy
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Adams' Conflicts with Washington's Ideas:
Adams' Conflicts with Washington's Ideas:
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Worcester v. Georgia and Trail of Tears
Worcester v. Georgia and Trail of Tears
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Monroe Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine
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Study Notes
Unit 1: George Washington to Andrew Jackson
- The Whiskey Rebellion: Farmers protested a whiskey tax, demonstrating the federal government's ability to enforce its laws.
- Election of 1824 Controversy: John Quincy Adams became president despite fewer popular votes, due to a perceived political deal with Henry Clay.
- Washington's Foreign Policy: Advocated U.S. neutrality and avoidance of permanent foreign alliances and political parties.
- Adams vs. Washington's Policies: John Adams' Alien and Sedition Acts contradicted Washington's ideas by targeting immigrants and restricting freedom of speech.
- Worcester v. Georgia and the Trail of Tears: The Supreme Court upheld Native American land rights, but Andrew Jackson's refusal to comply resulted in the forced displacement and immense suffering of Native Americans.
Unit 2: Mexican-American War to Reconstruction
- Dred Scott Decision: The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott's right to sue, denying citizenship and legal protections to African Americans and opening the door to expanded slavery.
- California Gold Rush: The discovery of gold in 1848 caused a mass migration west in search of wealth.
- 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments: Landmark changes abolishing slavery, granting citizenship to all born in the U.S., and enfranchising African American men, respectively.
- End of Reconstruction: Northern troops withdrew from the South, leading to a decline in rights for African Americans.
Unit 3: The Gilded Age and Progressive Era
- Rise of Labor Unions: Workers organized to improve wages and working conditions.
- Antitrust Laws: Legislation aimed at stopping monopolistic practices by large corporations, like the Sherman Antitrust Act.
- Social Darwinism: A flawed idea justifying wealth inequality.
- Plessy v. Ferguson: The Supreme Court decision legitimized segregation despite its inherent inequality.
- Labor Protests: Major labor protests like the Haymarket Affair and Pullman Strike, often met with government suppression and violence.
- Muckrakers: Investigative journalists who exposed social ills, like child labor.
- Immigration: Ellis Island and Angel Island were major immigrant processing centers.
Unit 4: World War I
- U.S. Entry into WWI: German attacks on U.S. ships and President Wilson's desire to "make the world safe for democracy" motivated the U.S.'s involvement.
- Post-War Vision: President Wilson's plan for a League of Nations to maintain peace.
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