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An economic system in which exports are maximized and imports are minimized.
Mercantilism
Political party that opposed a strong central government
A practice perfected by Andrew Carnegie in which every step of industrial production is controlled.
An African American journalist, civil rights leader, and educator whom advocated against lynching. She also fought for race and gender equality.
Ida B. Wells
The first black president
Barack Obama
A revenue raising tax on sugar created by Britain and placed on the colonies. Aimed to pay the debt from the 7 years war.
Sugar Act
The first American constitution that established the US as a loose confederation under a weak national Congress. They were not given the right to regulate commerce or collect tax.
Articles of Confederation
a political party known to be connected to nativism, emerged in response to an influx in immigrants.
"Know Nothing" Party
A period of extreme anti-communist sentiment.
Red Scare
Hostage situation in which American embassies were held captive for 444 days...
Iranian Hostage Crisis
(1777) A turning point in the revolutionary war in which American forces beat the British. This victory raised morale and hope for winning independence.
Battle of Saratoga
A shift toward mass production and mechanization-- increased numbers of factories, technological advancements, and urbanization. More of an industrial approach than agriculture.
Industrial Revolution
In which 150 acres of land was sold to settlers for 30 USD under the condition that they improved the land-- like building a home or cultivating crops.
The 1945 conference between Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, and Harry Truman. Discussed the procedures of peace settlements although they didn't attempt at treaties.
Potsdam Conference
The first satellite launched out into earth's orbit which set the USSR noticeably ahead of the US in the space race.This pushed the US to redouble their efforts in advancement
Sputnik
Transatlantic route of voyage where enslaved people were sent through. Known for the high mortality rates as disease spread and conditions were extremely bad.
Middle Passage
A policy that rewards political supporters or voters with public office or benefits for their support and vote. Was infamous for corruption and manipulation.
Spoils system
Head of the Tuskgee Institute. Advocated for vocational education for African Americans in order for them to gain economic security. Focused on getting economic power for Black people without challenging southern racial orders.
Booker T. Washington
An era of creative explosion in Black communities-- jazz, writing, etc. Celebrated African American culture and helped form an identity.
An economic practice that focused on reduction in federal tax rates, reduction in growth of federal expenditures, relief from federal regulatory burdens, and a monetary policy for the federal reserve. Would triple national debt.
Reaganomics
A tale made by Americans, detailed the horrific actions and treatment inflicted on Natives by the Spanish. This served as justification for the Americans to "save" the Natives from the Spanish.
"The Black Legend"
Congress would pass a tariff that taxed foreign goods-- this wasn't an issue for the North as they produced their own goods however it negatively affected the South as they had to pay more. A new tariff that lowered taxes would be introduced to appease the South's demands-- South Carolina would attempt to nullify it.
Nullification crisis
Confederate general Robert E. Lee's second attempt to invade the North-- was a turning point during the war as it was a huge win for the Union. One of the bloodiest battles in American history.
Battle of Gettysburg
Policy that classified neighborhoods based on their perceived risk of not paying for their loans. Inherently racist and was meant to discriminate against Black Americans and increased segregation.
Redlining
What was the significance of the widely televised Mai Lai Massacre?
Because everything was televised, many Americans were able to see the violent of nature of the American military on innocent Vietnamese citizens on screen for the first time. It would cause a decrease in war support and an increase in anti-war sentiment.