Territory Acquisition
When Napolean sold Thomas Jefferson a large sum of land. (1803)
What is the Louisiana Purchase
FDR's program. (1933-1939)
What is the New Deal
Explain the New Deal
Federal Work Programs
Social Security
Housing
Explain the Revolutionary War (In detail)
U.S. VS Britain for American independence. We defeat Britain during the battle of Yorktown. U.S. almost lost but had a victory in the end. General Washington led the troops to victory.
Causes of the Civil War
States seceding from the Union
Slavery debates
Slaves' rights
Economic Differences
This sparked tensions with Mexico, as the U.S. claimed the Rio Grande as the border while Mexico cited the Nueces River. (1845)
What is the Texas Annexation?
Theodore Roosevelt's program. (1901-1909)
What is the Square Deal.
Explain the Square Deal
Trust Busting
Conservation
Consumer Protection
Goal: To give everyone a fair chance
Explain the 7 Years War
Britain Vs. France. They were competing over land claims in North America.
Explain the Trail of Tears
President Andrew Jackson told Indigenous people they had a certain amount of time to vacate their homes and move to the present-day Oklahoma. After the time expired, he sent troops to force them out of their home. During the journey, many froze to death due to the conditions.
The 3 territories that the U.S. gained following the Spanish-American war. (1853)
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
Lyndon B Johnson's program. (1964-1968)
What is the Great Society?
Explain the Great Society
War on Poverty
Healthcare - Medicare and Medicaid
Civil Rights Acts
Education
Explain the Spanish-American War
The U.S. supported Cuban independence. They also desired to expand influence. Beginning: Sinking of the USS Maine, Yellow Journalism, Letter. The U.S. beat Spain, and acquired Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
Explain the Cuban missle Crisis
13-day confrontation between USA and USSR. Soviets sent nuclear missiles to Cuba to protect the island from US invasion. This caused tensions between the 2 countries and almost caused nuclear holocaust.
The treaty where Spain seceded Florida to the U.S. (1819)
What is the Adams-Onis Treaty
JFK's Program (1961-1963)
What is the New Frontier?
Explain the New Frontier.
Scientific advancements - NASA
Space Race
Peace Corps
Civil Rights
Education
Explain the U.S. in WWII
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. joins the war. After a lot of fighting, the U.S. inevitably beat Italy and Germany. Important Battles: D-Day, Midway. The U.S. wins by dropping the nuclear bombs on Japan.
Explain the Era of Good Feelings
1815-1825. Included intense nationalism, optimism, and political unity after the war of 1812.
The agreement between Great Britain and U.S. for joint occupation of the Oregon Country. (1818)
What is the Anglo-American Convention
William Howard Taft's Policy. (1909-1913)
What is Dollar Diplomacy?
Explain Dollar Diplomacy
Stabilize shaky governments
Oversee Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic
Promote American commercial interests
Improve financial opportunities for U.S. investors
Explain the U.S. in WWI
Entry: Unrestricted submarine warfare, Zimmerman Telegram, Economic ties. Initially neutral, but the U.S. joined after being perceived as weak by other countries. Implemented a draft. Played a major role in halting the German efforts.
The My Lai Massacre (1968)
Over 500 Vietnamese civilians were killed under the orders of Lt. Calley.