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AP U.S. History

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1. Strong patriotism and need to conform to try to avoid blame during red scare - non-churchgoers - unmarried - and critics suspected as communists






2. Most numerous in New England - fought for independence






3. 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






4. Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait despite peace treaty and refusal to abandon Iraqi occupation

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5. All English subjects are represented in Parliament - including those not allowed to vote






6. Activist government to serve all citizens (cf. Alexander Hamilton); founded New Republic magazine






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






8. Ensured trade with mother country - nationalism; too restrictive on colonial economy - not voted on by colonists






9. Powerful speaker - toured the country and inspired many into Christianity






10. Planes hijacked by terrorists for destruction; blame pinned on Al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden - sought out in attempt to completely destroy terrorism






11. 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






12. Black Muslim worked to raise black spirits and pride (cf. Marcus Garvey); emphasized black institutions rather than mere desegregation - blacks to gain freedom at any cost






13. Through CIO - led three coal mine strikes (some of the very few strikes during the time period)






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






15. Marbury v. Madison (judicial review) - McChulloch v. Maryland (loose Constitutional interpretation - constitutionality of National Bank - states cannot control government agencies) - Gibbons v. Ogden (interstate commerce controlled by Congress) - Fle






16. Uncovered the 'dirt' on corruption and harsh quality of city/working life; heavily criticized by Theodore Roosevelt; Ida Tarabell (oil companies) - David Graham Phillips (Senate) - Aschen School (child labor — photography) - mass magazines McClure's






17. Warned of dangerous military-industrial complex (newly-found power of the military to affect the path of democracy)

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18. Established free trade zone between Canada - United States and Mexico - net gain in jobs due to opening of Mexican markets






19. Small state banks set up by Jackson to keep federal funds out of the National Bank - used until funds were consolidated into a single treasury






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






21. Jane Addams's pioneer settlement house (center for women's activism and social reform) in Chicago






22. Led Pottawatomie Massacre - extreme abolitionist who believed he was doing God's work






23. Civil Rights Act of 1875 declared unconstitutional by Supreme Court - as the fourteenth amendment protected people from governmental infringement of rights and had no effect on acts of private citizens






24. (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






25. Stronger union of states - equal and population-based representation - simple majority vote (with presidential veto) - regulation of foreign and interstate commerce - execution by president - power to enact taxes - federal courts - easier amendment p






26. Ended the Dominion of New England - gave power back to colonies






27. Goods able to be transferred from New York to New Orleans by inland waterways






28. Anti-immigrant - especially against Irish Catholics






29. Sought to eliminate spheres of influence and avoid European monopolies in China; unaccepted by the powers in mind






30. Economic prosperity of American society following WWII; doubling of national income - jobs to women - defense industry's support of economy

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31. Mistreated farmers - fear of monocracy - forced people to think about central government

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






33. Western Pennsylvanian farmers' violent protest against whiskey excise tax - Washington sent large army to put down revolt - protests to be limited to non-violent






34. 'Dark horse' Democratic candidate; acquired majority of the western US (Mexican Cession - Texas Annexation - Oregon Country) - lowered tariffs - created Independent Treasury






35. Westward migration of workers (new economic opportunities - esp. aircraft industry) - high rates of divorce and family/juvenile violence - women encouraged to work in factories - still held inferior to men






36. Slaves could not sue in federal courts (blacks no longer considered citizens) - slaves could not be taken from masters except by the law - Missouri Compromise unconstitutional - Congress not able to prohibit slavery in a state






37. British citizenship outnumbered colonies' - large navy and professional army; exhausted resources (Hessians hired) - national debt






38. Albert Fall accused of accepting bribes for access to government oil in Teapot Dome - Wyoming






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






40. Settlers to pay the expenses of a servant's voyage and be granted land for each person they brought over; headright system






41. Hired to photograph ordinary Americans experiencing the depression






42. Required separate and distinct ballots for presidential and vice presidential candidates






43. Fought for women's rights and abolition - 'Men and women are CREATED EQUAL!'






44. Political action for religion justified by decreased presence of religion in society; Pat Robertson's Christian Coalition to expand national influence






45. 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






46. Part of 'First' New Deal Program (1933-1935) - hydroelectric power to river valley; brought social and economic development to very poor area






47. Sets of programs geared towards minorities and oft-discriminated populations






48. Secretary of State under Lincoln and Johnson; purchase of Alaska 'Seward's Folly'






49. 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)






50. Achieved an abnormal rise in class system (steel industry) - pioneered vertical integration (controlled Mesabie Range to ship ore to Pittsburgh) - opposed monopolies - used partnership of steel tycoons (Henry Clay Frick as a manager/partner) - Bessem