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AP U.S. History

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

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2. Craft unions that left the Knights (1886) - led by Gompers - women left out of recruitment efforts






3. Prohibited discrimination in any government-related work; increased black employment






4. CIA attempt to institute Cuban support to overthrow Castro; cover-up uncovered - became representation of Cuban resistance to American aggression






5. Destroyed by Jackson on the grounds that it was unconstitutional and too much power for a federal institution






6. Part of Nixon's tri-faceted plan to honorably remove troops from Vietnam; wean the South Vietnamese off of American support - gradually reducing number of American troops present






7. Similar to Navigation; raised money to pay colonial officials by American taxes; led to Boston boycott of English luxuries






8. Depicted the evils of slavery (splitting of families and physical abuse); increased participation in abolitionist movement - condemned by South

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9. 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






10. Despite near-guaranteed second term - campaign workers burglarized Democratic offices - cover-up unsuccessful - resigned to avoid impeachment






11. William and Mary kicked James II out of England (exiled into France) - allowed more power to the legislatures






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






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






14. Written anonymously by Hamilton - Jay - and Madison; commentary on Constitution - republicanism extended over large territory






15. Blacks denied admission to all-white school; overturned Plessy v. Ferguson - negating 'separate but equal' - ordered integration of schools as soon as possible; white southerners protested (refused to attend integrated schools)






16. Admiral Dewey defeated Spanish initially; American troops (aided by Aguinaldo's insurgents) captured Manila - leading to annexation






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






18. 'I have a dream' 25 -000 people (including whites) convened for political rally - MLK's speech to historical event; attempted to push civil rights bill through Congress






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






20. Panama Canal Treaty - diplomacy with China - end of recognition of Taiwan; little accomplished domestically due to conservative opposition - foreign policy more successful; Washington outsider - Experienced high interest rates - inflation - increased






21. Led by Francis Willard - powerful 'interest group' following the civil war - urged women's suffrage - led to Prohibition

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22. Lee's chief lieutenant and premier cavalry officer

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23. U.S. felt it was its duty to 'watch out' for the interests of other countries in the Western hemisphere; provided justification for invasions of Latin America.






24. Organized Seneca Falls Convention - founded (with Anthony) National Women Suffrage Organization






25. Pop art - mass production of art by screening






26. Rebels felt the governor of Virginia failed to protect the frontier from the Native Americans

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27. Soviet-aided North Korea attack on South Korea; MacArthur named general on behalf of UN (excluded Russia) - US supplied majority of troops; recapture of South Korea and suppression of North forces to northern border; introduction of Chinese - MacArth






28. Kennedy vs. Nixon - Kennedy (due to televised charisma) won over Nixon (pale and nervous)






29. Avoided league of Nations - opposed Latin American involvement






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






31. Supreme Court legalized the 'separate but equal' philosophy






32. Banned racial discrimination and segregation (public) - bias by federal government; enforced by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission






33. Abolished national origins quotas - dramatically increased immigration (especially from Asia and Latin America)






34. First shots are fired at Charleston - North Carolina






35. Leader of IWW - from Western Federation of Miners

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36. 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






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






38. Meant to keep government unquestioned by critics - particularly of the Federalists






39. Social ideals to be encouraged in public school (stress on social interaction) - learning by doing






40. Young women employed by Lowell's textile company - housed in dormitories






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






42. 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






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






44. 'No taxation without representation -' introduced by Patrick Henry






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

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46. 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






47. Supported expanded money supply - health/safety regulations - benefits for workers and farmers - granger (farmer)-supported






48. 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)






49. Germany announced that it would sink all (including American) ships - attempt to involve U.S. in war






50. Gives Congress the power to pass laws it deems necessary to enforce the Constitution

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