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AP U.S. History

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1. Nonviolent protest to college students (NC) being refused lunch service; part of 'sit-in' movement to integrate all aspects of life (hotels - entertainment - &c.)






2. Vetoed by Jackson on the count that government funds for the Maysville Road would only benefit one state






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






4. Warned against permanent foreign alliances and political parties - called for unity of the country - established precedent of two-term presidency

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5. (1) California admitted as free state - (2) territorial status and popular sovereignty of Utah and New Mexico - (3) resolution of Texas-New Mexico boundaries - (4) federal assumption of Texas debt - (5) slave trade abolished in DC - and (6) new fugit






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






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






8. Second youngest president - entered presidency as tensions of the Cold War increased; unable to get major initiatives through Congress due to conservative bloc; tax cuts (economic stimulation); reluctantly gets involved in civil rights; emphasizes Sp






9. The Jungle revealed unsanitary nature of meat-packing industry - inspired Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act (1906)






10. Soviet leader undergoing tensions on superpower and domestic level






11. Needed to protect new Pacific acquisitions - U.S. took over the project from the French after overcoming Clatyton¬ Bulwer Treaty (prohibited exclusive control of canal) with the Hay¬ Pauncefote Treaty






12. Capitalism would become productive when uninhibited by taxes and regulation






13. Loose interpretation allowed for implied powers of Congress (such as the National Bank) - strict interpretation implied few powers to Congress






14. Judges appointed to Supreme Court by Adams in the last days of his presidency to force them upon Jefferson - Marshall among those appointed






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






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






17. 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






18. Reagan and Gorbachev agree to remove and destroy nuclear weapons from Eastern and Western Europe; eased international tension and allowed Soviet domestic reforms to take place






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






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






21. Writing took a more realistic approach on the world - regionalist writers focused on local life (Sarah Orne Jewett) - naturalist writers focused on economy and psychology (Stephen Crane)






22. British passenger liner secretly carrying ammunition sunk by German u-boat - included American passengers






23. Strong central government - separation of powers - 'extended republic'






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






25. 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






26. Nixon's domestic policy; federal revenues shared with states (revenue sharing) - minimum income proposed






27. Repeat candidate for president - proponent of silver-backing (16:1 platform) - cross of gold speech against gold standard; Democratic candidate (1896)






28. 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






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






30. 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






31. Established colony of Georgia as a place for honest debtors






32. 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






33. Spurred by Great Migration - large-scale riots - lynchings - &c.

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






35. Over Senate seat for Illinois (Douglas victor) - Lincoln stated the country could not remain split over the issue of slavery






36. Storage of Soviet missiles in Cuba (threat of nuclear war); Krushchev demanded that US never invade Cuba and remove forces from Turkey; mutual compliance with each other's demands






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






38. Opposed to slavery and secession - but stayed loyal to Virginia - despite offer for command of Union Army






39. Court case - unconstitutionalized all state laws prohibiting women's rights to have an abortion performed during the first trimester of pregnancy






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






41. Established world organization; Soviet Union pledged to allow democratic procedures in Eastern Europe; pledge broken - led to Cold War






42. Appealed to many conservatives - especially southerners (opposed massive protests and integration)






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






44. New Englanders who did not wish to relate their conversion experiences could become half-way saints so that their children would be able to have the opportunity to be saints






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






46. Law meant to evolve as society evolves - opposed conservative majority






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






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






49. Colonies proposed colonial confederation under lighter British rule (crown-appointed president - 'Grand Council'); never took effect






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







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