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What was the primary goal of the Dawes Act of 1887?
What was the primary goal of the Dawes Act of 1887?
- To establish new trade agreements with Native American tribes.
- To assimilate Native Americans into American society by dissolving tribal lands and promoting individual land ownership. (correct)
- To provide financial compensation to Native Americans for past injustices.
- To create protected reservations for Native Americans, ensuring their cultural preservation.
Which issue was central to the Election of 1896?
Which issue was central to the Election of 1896?
- Monetary policy, particularly the debate over bimetallism (the use of both gold and silver). (correct)
- The expansion of civil rights for African Americans.
- The role of the United States in international affairs.
- Regulation of the railroad industry.
What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Guinn v. United States (1915)?
What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Guinn v. United States (1915)?
- It granted women the right to vote in federal elections.
- It upheld the legality of literacy tests for voters.
- It overturned the use of grandfather clauses that exempted certain voters from literacy tests based on ancestry. (correct)
- It established the principle of 'separate but equal' in voting rights.
What did the Comstock Law (1873) primarily aim to do?
What did the Comstock Law (1873) primarily aim to do?
Which of the following best describes the goal of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)?
Which of the following best describes the goal of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)?
How did Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy operate?
How did Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy operate?
What was the primary focus of the Espionage Act of 1917?
What was the primary focus of the Espionage Act of 1917?
Which of the following describes the goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
Which of the following describes the goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
Which of the following best describes Dollar Diplomacy?
Which of the following best describes Dollar Diplomacy?
What was the main goal of Municipal and Statewide Reforms during the Progressive Era?
What was the main goal of Municipal and Statewide Reforms during the Progressive Era?
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Comstock Law (1873)
Comstock Law (1873)
An 1873 federal act banning the mailing of "obscene" materials, affecting birth control and sexual education.
Guinn v. United States (1915)
Guinn v. United States (1915)
A Supreme Court case (1915) that eliminated the use of grandfather clauses, ending ancestry-based literacy tests for voters.
Coxey's Army
Coxey's Army
1894 march of unemployed workers led by Jacob Coxey advocating for public works programs.
Dollar Diplomacy
Dollar Diplomacy
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Moral Reform
Moral Reform
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New Freedom
New Freedom
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New Nationalism
New Nationalism
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Zimmerman Telegram
Zimmerman Telegram
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Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)
Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)
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Sabotage and Sedition Acts of 1918
Sabotage and Sedition Acts of 1918
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Study Notes
- Comstock Law (1873): A federal act making it illegal to send "obscene" materials through the mail, impacting birth control and sexual education.
- Guinn v. United States (1915): Supreme Court case overturning grandfather clauses, which had exempted certain voters from literacy tests based on ancestry.
- Coxey's Army: A march in 1894 of unemployed workers led by Jacob Coxey, advocating for public works programs to create jobs.
- American Intervention in Mexico: U.S. involvement in Mexican politics during the early 20th century, notably during President Wilson's administration.
- T. Roosevelt's Foreign Policy: Characterized by "speak softly and carry a big stick," reflecting a belief in strong international diplomacy backed by military power.
- Margaret Sanger: Advocate for birth control who founded the birth control movement in the U.S. and opened the first birth control clinic.
- Varieties of Progressivism: Different factions within the Progressive movement, including social, political, and economic reform movements.
- Grange: Farmers' organization that advocated for agrarian interests and sought to decrease the power of monopolies.
- Industrial Workers of the World (IWW): A labor union aiming to unite all workers and promote socialist ideals.
- Election of 1896: A pivotal election focused on issues like monetary policy, led by candidates William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan.
- Moral Reform (Prohibition and Prostitution): Progressive era efforts aimed at reducing immorality through laws like the Volstead Act.
- New Freedom: Woodrow Wilson's platform promoting tariff reform, business regulation, and banking reform.
- New Nationalism: Theodore Roosevelt's platform that advocated for social justice and strong governmental regulation.
- Dollar Diplomacy: A policy using economic power to influence foreign affairs, particularly in Latin America and East Asia.
- Zimmerman Telegram: Secret communication from Germany to Mexico proposing a military alliance, contributing to U.S. involvement in WWI.
- AFL (American Federation of Labor): National federation of labor unions focusing on skilled workers and pragmatic solutions.
- Espionage Act of 1917: Law imposing severe penalties for anti-war activities during WWI.
- Election of 1912: Four-way race between Wilson, Roosevelt, Taft, and Debs, leading to Wilson's victory.
- Sabotage and Sedition Acts of 1918: Laws curbing dissent and criticism of the war effort.
- Marcus Garvey: Leader of the Pan-Africanism movement, promoting Black nationalism in the early 20th century.
- Municipal and Statewide Reforms: Reforms addressing corruption, improving urban living conditions, and expanding democracy.
- Red Scare: A period of intense fear of communism following WWI, resulting in widespread suspicion and raids.
- Palmer Raids: Government raids arresting and deporting suspected radicals and anarchists.
- League of Nations: International organization founded after WWI to promote peace, which the U.S. did not join.
- Women's Suffrage Movement: Fight for women's right to vote, culminating in the 19th Amendment ratified in 1920.
- Immigration Act of 1917: Legislation imposing literacy tests and other restrictions aimed at limiting immigration.
- William Taft: President known for trust-busting efforts and later served on the Supreme Court.
- Political Machines: Corrupt organizations controlling political parties in cities, using patronage to maintain power.
- Populists: Political faction seeking to represent the interests of farmers and common people against elites.
- New Immigrants and Old Immigrants: Immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe (new) versus those from Northern and Western Europe (old).
- Sherman Antitrust Act: Law aimed at curtailing monopolistic business practices.
- Interstate Commerce Act: Legislation regulating the railroad industry and ensuring fair rates.
- Urban Problems: Issues faced by cities, including overcrowding, sanitation, crime, and poverty.
- Baseball, Football, Boxing: Popular sports in America, reflecting social trends and entertainment culture.
- Homestead Strike: Violent strike at Carnegie Steel highlighting labor unrest.
- Immigrant Social Mobility: Ability of immigrants to improve their socioeconomic status over generations.
- Immigration Restriction: Policies limiting the number of immigrants entering the U.S.
- Sources of Urban Migration: Factors driving people to move from rural areas to cities, including job opportunities and better living conditions.
- Socialist Party: Political group advocating for social ownership and democratic control of the means of production.
- Eugene Debs: Labor leader and prominent figure in the Socialist Party who ran for president multiple times.
- Fourteen Points: President Wilson's proposal for peace negotiations to end WWI.
- Pendleton Act (1884): Legislation reforming the civil service and reducing political patronage.
- Buchanan v. Worley (1917): Supreme Court case addressing racial discrimination in housing.
- Movies: A major form of entertainment emerging in urban America.
- Vaudeville: Theatrical variety show popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, presenting various entertainment acts.
- Mexican Revolution: Major armed struggle from 1910 to 1920 that drastically changed Mexico's political system.
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