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TAKS 11th Grade Us History

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1. No quartering of troops during peace time






2. The belief that America had the God - given right and duty to expand across the continent






3. A standoff between the Us and the Soviet Union when it was discovered that the Soviets had installed missiles pointed at the Us.






4. The belief that if a nearby nation becomes communist then surrounding nations will do the same.






5. The right to a fast and public trial.






6. Essays written to encourage ratification of the constitution.






7. President during Great Depression & WW II. 1933 - 1945






8. The turning point in the war in the Pacific.






9. Program to rebuild Europe after World War II.






10. W. Wilson's proposal for peace after WW I






11. Photographer who raised awareness of working and living conditions of immigrants in the factories and tenements.






12. The direct election of US Senators.






13. Sets a term limit for the President






14. Corrupt organized groups that controlled political parties in the cities. A boss leads the machine and attempts to grab more votes for his party.






15. American pilot who made the first non - stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean.






16. Failed invasion of Cuba planned by the US government






17. Reform movement that banned the sale and consumption of alcohol. It also increased organized crime.






18. The mass murder of 6 million Jews and others in Nazi concentration camps.






19. Archduke of Austria Hungary assassinated by a Serbian in 1914. His murder was one of the causes of WW I.






20. First form of government established by the 13 states.






21. Early African - American leader - believed African - Americans should achieve economic independence before social equality.






22. The idea that government should not interfere with business practices.






23. Accused people of being Communists without providing evidence.






24. King of Great Britain during American Revolution






25. Progressive era President. Pro - imperialist.






26. Depression - era shantytowns on the outskirts of the cities of homeless and unemployed people.






27. Early rock n ' roll performer






28. Economy in which economic decisions (supply - prices - etc.) are made by the government rather than by market forces.






29. US warship blown up in Havana Harbor off the coast of Cuba. The Spanish were blamed and war was declared.






30. US General in Europe during WWII. He was in charge of the Invasion of Normandy (D- Day). Cold War President






31. LBJ's program that addressed America's social problems including health care - civil rights - and urban decay.






32. Political movement involving farmers - who wanted silver dollars (inflation) - government ownership of railroads - and lower protective tariffs.






33. Works Progress Administration. New Deal work program during Depression.






34. President 1968 - 74. Resigned after Watergate






35. 1st ten amendments to Constitution. Protects individual rights.






36. Established the federal income tax.






37. No cruel or unusual punishment.






38. Movement of people into a country from another country.






39. US General who led the US 1st Army during the Invasion of Normandy.






40. Trial by jury.






41. Black Muslim who argued for separation - not integration. He changed his views - but was assassinated in 1965.






42. Separation by race.






43. Prohibited discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.






44. The right to vote for women.






45. Competition between European countries to create empires.






46. Gave 18 year - olds the right to vote - largely due to the draft.






47. The policy that the US should prevent communism from spreading to other nations.






48. US Admiral who encouraged the US to strengthen its naval power to become a world power.






49. 1914 - 1918






50. Eliminated literacy tests for voters.






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