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AP U.S. History

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1. British-occupied cities - new governments - fighting by any with experience - loaned money - African-Americans and Native Americans involved






2. Intervention in Mexican Revolution (Madero overthrew dictator Diaz) to overthrow Madero out of fear of property confiscation - General Huerta (seen as 'brute' by Wilson - sought new leader) replaced Madero






3. Most numerous in New England - fought for independence






4. Founded by Betty Friedan - Bella Abzug - and Aileen Hernandez; lobbied for equal opportunity where the EEOC was lacking (gender discrimination); lawsuits and mobilization of public opinion






5. Introduced work ethic to Jamestown colony - sanitation - diplomat to local Native American tribes; had fought Spanish and Turks






6. US ambassador to Russia - notified Truman of Soviet ambitions to expand empire and overthrow other political forces; established concern for Soviet policy in Eastern Europe - Germany - and the Middle East






7. Anti-communist crusades due to fear of radicalism spurred by Bolshevik rebellion

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8. Executed for leaking atomic secrets to Soviets - avowed communists






9. NLF attacked numerous South Vietnamese cities and American embassies - eventually repulsed; spoiled LBJ's record to reelection - resulted in massive protests in US to end the war; atrocities such that war could only end in stalemate






10. Political muckraking cartoonist - refused bribes to stop criticism






11. Judiciary Reorganization Bill; FDR's attempt to put in extra judges who would support him without doubt






12. Allowed for faster processing of cotton - invented by Eli Whitney - less need for slaves






13. Ex-Lincoln secretary; worked to gain Open Door Notes' acceptance from the major powers






14. Nixon led movement to Hiss's indictment; convicted of perjury - Nixon gained national prominence






15. Organize militia - end trade with Britain - refuse to pay taxes to Britain






16. In Brook Farm Community - lived in seclusion for two years writing Walden and On Civil Disobedience - proved that man could provide for himself without materialistic wants






17. Writing took a more realistic approach on the world - regionalist writers focused on local life (Sarah Orne Jewett) - naturalist writers focused on economy and psychology (Stephen Crane)






18. FDR asked for increased authority to aid Britain; freedom of speech/expression - of religion - from want - from fear; resulted in Lend-Lease

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19. Bush vs. Clinton vs. Perot; focus on stagnancy of economy and problems of middle class (Clinton)






20. Mandated the toleration of all Christian denominations in Maryland - even though Maryland was founded for Catholics (but majority was protestant)






21. Belief in minimal government so as to allow the people their own free reign - lower taxes to stimulate economy - &c.






22. McKinley reluctant; armed intervention to free Cuba from Spain; Roosevelt's 'Rough Riders' made attack on Spanish at Cuba






23. First attempt of Cherokees to gain complete sovereign rule over their nation






24. French foreign minister (Talleyrand) demanded bribe in order to meet with American peace commission - made Adams unpopular among the people






25. Preservation of New Deal - attempt at additions; raised minimum wage - public housing - old-age insurance extension - agricultural price supports (lowering of farm price)






26. Accomplished great number of relief - recovery - and reform efforts; sought practical solutions to the problems by experimentation

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27. Caused American hysteria (1957) - fear that Soviets were technologically superior; led Ike to order more rigorous education program to rival Soviets (National Defense Education Act)






28. Religious movements - traveling 'meetings -' rise of Baptist and Methodist ministries; Charles G. Finney






29. Detente achieved with USSR and China by withdrawal from Vietnam; realpolitik shed the use of doctrines and policies - instead using China and USSR in alternative ways to achieve other goals (pitting China and USSR against each other - as communist na






30. Supported abolition - broke off of Anti-Slavery Society






31. Veterans from WWI sought their pensions before they were too old to use them; they were denied and were run out of Washington (violently - by MacArthur)






32. Intended to save British East India Company from bankruptcy - could sell directly to consumers rather than through wholesalers (lowered prices to compete with smuggled tea)






33. Storage of Soviet missiles in Cuba (threat of nuclear war); Krushchev demanded that US never invade Cuba and remove forces from Turkey; mutual compliance with each other's demands






34. Hamilton praised efficient factories with few managers over many workers - promote emigration - employment opportunities - applications of technology






35. Adams - Jefferson - and Burr: Adams lost - Jefferson and Burr tied - Hamilton convinced other Federalists to vote for Jefferson to break the tie






36. Lee invaded Pennsylvania - bloodiest battle of the war - Confederate Pickett's Charge (disastrous) - Lee forced to retreat (not pursued by Meade) - South doomed to never invade North again - Gettysburg Address given by Lincoln (nation over union)






37. Calvinist - devised concept of 'city on a hill' ('A Model of Christian Charity'); founded highly successful towns in Massachusetts Bay






38. Fought for old Southern way of life (states' rights) - attempted to gain higher standing within Democratic party; aimed to deny Truman enough electoral votes to avoid his reelection by nominating Strom Thurmond (SC governor)






39. Gold discovery in Sutter's Mill in 1848 resulted in huge mass of adventurers in 1849 - led to application for statehood - opened question of slavery in the West






40. Prohibited settlements west of Appalachian - restriction on colonial growth






41. Fair amount of troops - short guerilla tactics - strong leaders (Washington); nonprofessional army that could not handle long battles






42. Last major battle; surrender of Cornwallis - led King George III to officially make peace with the colonies






43. Forbade restraint of trade and did not distinguish good from bad trusts - ineffective due to lack of enforcement mechanism (waited for Clayton Anti-Trust Act)






44. Tried to rule as absolute monarchs without using Parliament - little to no sympathy for colonial legislatures






45. Court case - unconstitutionalized all state laws prohibiting women's rights to have an abortion performed during the first trimester of pregnancy






46. Fearing the rise of labor unions - corporations forced new employees to sign and promise not to be part of a union

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47. Efficient working methods to increase productivity; usually resulted in lower wages (hated by workers) - power to managers






48. Increased already high rate of inflation by quadrupling the price of crude oil






49. Began by Edwards to return to Puritanism - increased overall religious involvement - gave women more active roles in religion - more and more ministers sprouted up throughout the country; mainly affected towns and cities






50. Politely demanded from the king a cease¬fire in Boston - repeal of Coercive Acts -. guarantee of American rights