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AP U.S. History

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1. President has power to cease trade with any foreign country that violated American neutrality

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2. (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






3. Decision under Sherman Anti-Trust Act shot down by Supreme Court — sugar refining was manufacturing rather than trade/commerce






4. Preservation of New Deal - attempt at additions; raised minimum wage - public housing - old-age insurance extension - agricultural price supports (lowering of farm price)






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






6. Private property subject to government regulation when property is devoted to public interest; against railroads






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






8. Four-day banking holiday to create controlled inflation - followed by reopening of sound banks - and reorganization of unsound banks






9. Government would protect America's foreign investments with any force needed; under president Taft

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10. Assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald (hated his anti-Cuban policies); LBJ instituted Warren Commission to investigate assassination (headed by Chief Justice Earl Warren)






11. Opposed to all immigration - strongly anti-Catholic






12. 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






13. Provided housing and recreation to city youth - imposing Protestant morals - unable to reach out to all youth

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14. 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






15. Politely demanded from the king a cease¬fire in Boston - repeal of Coercive Acts -. guarantee of American rights






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






17. Federalist cause leading up to Hartford Convention






18. Political muckraking cartoonist - refused bribes to stop criticism






19. Fear of Japanese-Americans as traitors - sent off (by law) to internment camps; removal of deemed threats in military areas






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






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






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






23. Tax cuts to increase population spending (help economy) - drastic cutting back on government programs due to lack of funds






24. Another part of Nixon's out-of-Vietnam plan - destroy supply routes to North Vietnam through Cambodia






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






26. Fines and imprisonment for aiding the enemy or hindering U.S. military; forbade any form of criticism of the government and military






27. (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






28. 8000 businesses collapsed (including railroads); due to stock market crash - overbuilding of railroads - heavy farmer loans - economic disruption by labor efforts - agricultural depression; decrease of gold reserves led to Cleveland's repeal of Sherm






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






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






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






32. Created in 1961 as example of liberal anticommunism in third world countries; 'reform-minded missionaries of democracy'






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






34. Tweed Leader of Tammany Hall - gained large sums of money through the political machine - prosecuted by Samuel Tilden and sent to jail






35. James G. Blaine sought to open up Latin American markets to the U.S.; rejected by Latin America due to fear of U.S. dominance and satisfaction with European market






36. Cherokee tribe forced to move from southern Appalachians to reservations in current-day Oklahoma - high death toll

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






38. Led architectural movement to create building designs that reflected buildings' functions - especially in Chicago






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






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






41. Government compromised to buy and coin $2-4 million/month; government stuck to minimum and inflation did not occur (lower prices); economy grew






42. Founded by Emerson - strong emphasis on spiritual unity (God - humanity - and nature) - literature with strong references to nature






43. 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






44. 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)






45. Drafting extremely hated by Northerners - sparked by Irish-Americans against the black population - 500 lives lost - many buildings burned






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






47. Only English and American ships allowed to colonial ports; dissent began in 1763






48. Prohibited exports (and imports) based in American ports - most controversial Jefferson legislation






49. Taught American landscape painting rather than Classical subjects






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







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