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AP U.S. History

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1. Foreshadowed in 14 points - hoped to guarantee political independence and integrity of all countries






2. (free speech movement) Youth activists (often liberal arts students) spoke out against Vietnam War - supported widespread liberalization

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3. Democratic candidate 1912 - stood for antitrust - monetary change - and tariff reduction; far less active than Roosevelt - Clayton Anti-trust Act (to enforce Sherman) - Child Labor Act






4. Attempted to boost economy by making loans to banks and insurance companies - hoping to restart them






5. Part of 'First' New Deal Program (1933-1935) - employed young jobless men with government projects on work relief and environment






6. Oregon Territory owned jointly with Britain - Polk severed its tie to Britain - forced to settle for compromise south of 49° rather than 54°40'

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7. Despite CIA-sponsored Soviet resistance - Afghanistan taken by Soviet Union; ended detente between USSR and US






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






9. Ford's and Carter's presidencies experienced a recession and inflation simultaneously - solved by Keynesian economics






10. British Navy would take American sailors and force them to work for Britain






11. The two political parties that formed following Washington's presidency; Federalists for stronger central government - Republicans for stronger state governments






12. The principle that a state should decide for itself whether or not to allow slavery






13. December 1814 - Opposed War of 1812 - called for one-term presidency - northern states threatened to secede if their views were left unconsidered next to those of southern and western states - supported nullification - end of Federalist Party






14. 'Southern Strategy' lured many southern Democrats to the Republican party (esp. due to southern opposition to Civil Rights Act of 1964)






15. Emphasized importance of private charities to help the depression

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16. Radical Calvinists against the Church of England; Separatists (Pilgrims) argued for a break from the Church of England - led the Mayflower - and established the settlement at Plymouth






17. Darwinian (influenced by jazz age and new scientific ideas) against Fundamentalist (the Bible and Creationism); John Scopes convicted for teaching Darwinism (defended by Clarence Darrow); Scopes found guilty






18. Clay and Calhoun - eager for war with Britain (War of 1812)






19. National Liberation Front - guerilla militia from south Vietnam fighting alongside the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam)






20. 10-year moratorium on Chinese immigration to reduce competition for jobs (Chinese willing to work for cheap salaries)






21. Decision under Sherman Anti-Trust Act shot down by Supreme Court — sugar refining was manufacturing rather than trade/commerce






22. Monroe presidency - national unity behind Monroe - post-war boom (foreign demand for cotton - grain - and tobacco) - Depression of 1819 (cheap British imports - tightened credit - affected West the most)






23. Peaceful destruction of British tea in Boston Harbor by colonists disguised as Indians






24. 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






25. Required of members of the Puritan Church; took the place of baptism required by the Catholic Church






26. Kent State University students protesting against invasion of Cambodia - not allowed to demonstrate - violence (murder) caused by guardsmen






27. 'Trustbuster' (busted twice as many as Roosevelt) - conservation and irrigation efforts - Postal Savings Bank System - Payne-Aldrich Tariff (reduction of tariff - caused Republican split)






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






29. Lowering of income taxes for wealthy (trickle-down economics) - refusal to create higher prices to help farmers (McNary-Haugen Bill)






30. Founded by Emerson - strong emphasis on spiritual unity (God - humanity - and nature) - literature with strong references to nature






31. Americans could now spend what they had been told to save during the war (disposable income); increased purchasing of luxury items






32. Helped lead settlement house movement - co-founded NAACP - condemned war and poverty






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






34. Settled in Pennsylvania - believed the 'Inner Light' could speak through any person and ran religious services without ministers






35. Republican candidate for president in 1884 - quintessence of spoils system; highly disgusted the mugwumps (many Republicans turned to Democrat Cleveland)






36. First president to show positive response to civil rights movement; worked heavily on keeping Soviet spread of communism in check






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






38. Proponent of gradual gain of equal rights for African-Americans






39. 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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40. New Lights brought new ideas - rejected by Old Lights; both sought out institutions independent of each other






41. Scarce supplies (food and clothing) - army motivated by von Steuben






42. Leader of IWW - from Western Federation of Miners

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43. (peace btw Egypt and Israel) Followed years of tension - Israel would leave newly acquired lands from war - Egypt would respect Israel's other land claims; accords not completely followed - Sadat (Egypt) assassinated






44. Border ruffians in election on issue of slavery incited controversy - proslavery group attacked Lawrence - Kansas - Pottawatomie Massacre

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45. Single tax on speculated land to ameliorate industrialization misery






46. Used nonviolent protest and boycott to achieve better working conditions for farmers (esp. Mexican-Americans)






47. Americans feared Soviet infiltration into Latin America - placed secret police and military forces to prevent it






48. First 'modern' president - moderate who supported progressivism (at times conservative) - bypassed congressional opposition (cf. Jackson) - significant role in world affairs






49. Attacked public figures (Hollywood - New-Dealers - liberals) to root out communist spies






50. Runaway slaves could be caught in the North and be brought back to their masters (they were treated as property — running away was as good as stealing)