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AP U.S. History

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1. Won battles in the West and raised northern morale (esp. Shiloh - Fort Henry - and Fort Donelson) - made Union commanding general






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






3. Democratic political machine in NYC - 'supported' immigrants and poor people of the city - who were needed for Democratic election victories






4. Authors included Langston Hughes - McKay - Zora Neale Hurston - Countee Cullet — praise and expression of black culture of the time






5. Puritan minister - led revivals - stressed immediate repentance - wrote 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God'






6. South to gain removal of last troops from Reconstruction; North wins Hayes as president






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






8. Emphasis on human reason - logic - and science (acquired - not nascent - knowledge); increased followers of Christianity






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






10. FDR's inner circle of experts rather than just politicians in the cabinet

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11. Due to threat of nuclear war - Soviets erected wall to separate East Berlin from West Berlin (end exodus of intellect to west); symbol of communist denial of freedom






12. Reduced quota - reduced numbers from eastern and southern Europe - Asians banned - Canadians and Latin Americans exempt






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






14. Prohibited colonies from issuing paper money - destabilized colonial economy






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






16. 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






17. Slavery to be barred in all territory ceded from Mexico; never fully passed Congress






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






19. Made it illegal to transport women across state borders for 'immoral purposes -' violated by black boxer Jack Johnson (w/ white woman)






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






21. Government to buy silver to back money in addition to gold






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






23. Created Interstate Commerce Commission to require railroads to publish rates (less discrimination - short/long haul) - first legislation to regulate corporations - ineffective ICC






24. Unprecedented sudden growth spurt of American population (especially urban and suburban areas)

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25. Part of 'First' New Deal Program (1933-1935) - insured deposits < $5000 - reassured American public of the worth of banks






26. Europeans should not interfere with affairs in Western Hemisphere - Americans to stay out of foreign affairs; supported Washington's goal for US neutrality in Americas






27. 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






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






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






30. 'Corrupt bargain' and backroom deal for JQ Adams to win over Jackson






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






32. 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






33. Advocated by Roger Sherman - proposed two independently-voting senators per state and representation in the House based on population






34. Rise in stock prices and speculation - decline of construction industry - mistaken 'trickle-down' economics - reliance on credit






35. Established federal district courts that followed local procedures - Supreme Court had final jurisdiction; compromise between nationalists and advocates for states' rights






36. Huerta's enemy - reluctantly supported by U.S.; U.S. sought Villa's submission due to terrorism - eventually assassinated; Wilson's policy highly unpopular






37. Known as 'wartime food czar;' created recreation policies and reintroduced leisure culture and conservation ethic to get Americans escaping the cities and improve tourism - etc.






38. Full American independence - territory west of Appalachian ceded to America - loyalists to be compensated for seized property - fishing rights off of Newfoundland






39. 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






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






41. Decided to punish war crimes - established program for de-Nazification of Germany






42. States joined for foreign affairs - Congress reigned supreme (lacked executive and judicial) - one vote per state - 2/3 vote for bills - unanimous for amendments; too much power to states - unable to regulate commerce or taxes






43. Foundation for self-government laid out by the first Massachusetts settlers before arriving on land






44. Prejudiced jury sentenced them to death - caused riots around the world - new trial denied






45. American commander-in-chief; first president - set precedents for future presidents - put down Whiskey Rebellion (enforced Whiskey Tax) - managed first presidential cabinet - carefully used power of executive to avoid monarchial style rule






46. Women must gain economic rights in order to impact society (cf. rising divorce rates)






47. Stock prices fell drastically; without buyers - the stocks became essentially worthless; cause bank crashes - &c.






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

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49. 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






50. Federal government to increase power over economy and society by means of progressive reforms - developed by Roosevelt (after presidency)






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