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The policy in which George Washington set in place by the end of his presidency
Neutrality
Signaled the start of the Civil War, the bloodiest conflict in American history.
Fort Sumpter
the zimmerman telegram
major theatre of World War II that covered a large portion of the Pacific Ocean, East Asia, and Southeast Asia
pacific theater
designed to limit the U.S. president's ability to initiate or escalate military actions abroad
war powers act
Gave John Adams the power to regulate any faults or scandalous ideas
Sedition Act
Provided President Abraham Lincoln the opportunity he had wanted to announce the Emancipation Proclamation.
Antietam
african american people moved from the American South to Northern, Midwestern, and Western states during ww1
the great migration
major naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II
Battle of Midway
the peace accords signed by Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat to finally end the Israeli-Egyptian disputes
Camp David Accords
Treaty prompted by Thomas Jefferson for the purchase of
The Louisiana Purchase
Gave the Union control of the Mississippi River in the American Civil War
Vicksburg
This law prohibited the sharing of information intended to disrupt U.S. military interests or aid its enemies
Espionage act
research and development project that produced the first atomic bombs during World War II.
Manhattan Project
A scandal involving an illegal break-in at the Democratic National Committee offices in 1972 by members of President Nixon's reelection campaign staff.
watergate scandal
A U.S policy that warns European nations that there will be no tolleration of westward expansion to the Americas
The Monroe Doctrine
Ended Confederate general Robert E. Lee's ambitious second quest to invade the North and bring the Civil War to a swift end.
The Battle of Gettysburg
the founder of the Industrial Workers of the World and a prominent American socialist
Eugene debs
the day that the combined Allied armies led a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France
d-day
creates and enforces laws designed to protect the environment and human health
Environmental Protection Agency
This war during James Madisons presidency helped with the decleration of the nations identiy
The War of 1812
a major strategic city for the Confederacy that served as a railroad terminus, supply depot, and manufacturing hub.
Atlanta
a statement of principles for peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I.
Wilson’s Fourteen Points
The fall of the wall marked an end to Soviet influence in the country and allowed for Germany to become reunited
the fall of berlin
promotes equal rights for women
National Organization for Women