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AP U.S. History

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1. Proslavery constitution in Kansas - supported by Buchanan - freesoilers against it (victorious) - denied statehood until after secession






2. Contending communist politician in Vietnam - had more popularity than Diem - took power upon Diem's death






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






4. Halted sale of tribal lands - enabled tribes to regain unallocated lands; repealed Dawes Severalty Act of 1887; helped secure Indians' entry into New Deal associations; led by John Collier






5. Held in New York - agreed to not import British goods until Stamp Act was repealed






6. Organized and controlled resistance against Parliamentary acts in less violent ways (strength of martyrdom) - advocated nonimportation






7. Protected rights of individual from the power of the central government






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






9. 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






10. Decisive victory in the War of 1812 by Harrison over Tecumseh - used in Harrison's campaign for presidency






11. 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






12. Emphasized importance of private charities to help the depression

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13. Selective Service Act to require men to register with few exceptions; women and blacks drafted/enlisted - highly successful






14. Part of 'First' New Deal Program (1933-1935) - prevented extreme competition - labor management disputes - and over-production; federally coordinated consensus of business leaders (Hugh Johnson) to regulate businesses (wages - limits - working condit






15. Left primary open to Robert Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy - both promising to end the controversial war

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16. Bicameral congressional representation based on population






17. Edmond Genet contributed to polarization of the new nation by creating his American Foreign Legion in the south - which was directed to attack Spanish garrisons in New Orleans and St. Augustine






18. Head of federal Division of Forestry - contributed to Roosevelt's natural conservation efforts






19. FDR's plan (although vague during the campaign) to restart the economy and pull America out of the Great Depression






20. Southern and Midwestern farmers expressing discontent - supported free silver and subtreasury plan (cash advance on future crop — farmers had little cash flow during the year) - criticized national banks

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21. Educational and residential segregation; inferior facilities allotted to African-Americans - predominantly in South






22. Military hero from War of 1812; elected president 1840 - died of pneumonia a month later - gave presidency to Tyler






23. 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)






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






25. Effectively ended spoils system and established civil service exams for all government positions - under Pres. Garfield






26. Newt Gingrich (Republican congressman) planned for success of Republican party in upcoming election by pledging tax cuts - congressional term limits - tougher crime laws - balanced budget amendment - popular reforms &c.

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27. John Noyes - New York; utopian society for communalism - perfectionism - and complex marriage






28. 10-year moratorium on Chinese immigration to reduce competition for jobs (Chinese willing to work for cheap salaries)






29. Ike forced to send National Guard to escort black children to school to quell riots and resistance (first time since Reconstruction that troops used in the south to enforce Constitution); resistance by white community (private schools)






30. Belligerent nationalism against other threatening nations






31. Coxey and unemployed followers marched on Washington for support in unemployment relief by inflationary public works program

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






33. First Utopian society - by Robert Owen






34. Written by Calhoun - regarding tariff nullification






35. 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)






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






37. Upheld constitutionality of Espionage Act; Congress right to limit free speech during times of war






38. Ended exclusion of homosexuals from military; due to controversy - compromise of 'don't ask - don't tell' instituted






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






40. Supported by women and churches - instituted by Volstead Act - lacked enforcement; bootlegging and speakeasies - Al Capone and John Dillinger — gangsters and organized crime (casual breaking of the law)






41. Risk of too many casualties and high costs for hand-to-hand combat/invasion - Japanese surrender unlikely






42. Worked towards asylums for the mentally insane - worked alongside Mann






43. Highest peacetime deficit in US history (due to lower tax rates for high-income taxpayers - spent too much money attempting to reduce price supports to farmers)






44. Symbol of women workers during the war






45. Formed in response to Kansas-Nebraska Act - banned in the South - John C Fremont first presidential candidate






46. King hosted myriad nonviolent protesting activities to fill jail with protestors - Bill Connor (police commissioner) began violent resistance to protestors






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






48. Roosevelt's plan that aimed to regulate corporations (Anthracite coal strike - Dept. of Commerce and Labor - Elkins and Hepburn Acts) - protect consumers (meat sanitation) - and conserve natural resources (Newlands Reclamation Act)






49. Japanese bombing of ships in harbor; resulted in FDR's request for declaration of war against Japan; Germany and Italy responded with declarations of war






50. Introduced the 'trickle-down' economics theory in order to promote business and increase money available for speculation