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Religious revival sparked by Johnathan Edwards and George Whitefield
Great Awakening
Resentment of British policies and taxation by the colonist that resulted in a growing movement for independance
Labor Unions
Widespread fear of communism leading to consequences of anyone who was suspicious
Red Scare
Act prohibiting discrimination towards people with disabilities
Americans with Disabilities Act
War over territory in the new land between French and Britian
French/Indian war or 7 Years war
Dramatic shift in the U.S. economy moving away from farming and towards a more market based system
Market Revolution
The belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent
Manifest Destiny
Government programs by president frankling D. roosevelt to address economic hardship of the Great depression
New Deal
A female journalist in anti lynching movements and leader in civil rights movements
Ida b wells
Strict set of rules by the British as a response to the Boston Tea Act
Intolerable Acts
1st Constitution of the United States establishing a weak central government and placed power in the individual states
The Articles of Confederation
US federal law that granted 160 acres of public land to any adult American citizen or immigrant who agreed to a contract of 5 years aiming to encourage westward expansion
Homestead Act
Period of widespread social and political reform efforts aimed to address issues because of rapid growing industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption.
The Progressive Era
Mass production allowing audio through an electronic device
Assembly line
Slave rebellion in the colonies because of the Spanishes promises of their freedom in in Florida, resulting in slave codes, cutting import of slaves and more.
Stono Rebellion
A slave rebellion that led to further discussion about slavery in the south
Nat Turner Rebellion
Speech by Abraham Lincoln aiming to reaffirm the nations to principles of freedom and equality
The Gettysburg Adress
Extremely severe economic downturn in the US resulting in high unemployment, widespread poverty, and significant social upheaval due to the stock market crashing.
The Great Depression
American workers being held captive for 444 days by iranian revolutionaries
Iranian hostage crisis
Scandal between Boston citizens and British soldiers resulting with 5 deaths and 11 injuries.
Boston Massacre
Law passed in 1820 that talked about slavery in the new territories. This aimed to maintain a balance of power between slaves and free states
Missouri Compromise
A shift from agrarian economies to industrial ones due to advancements in technology and new business structures.
Industrial Capitalism
International organization after WW1 aimed to promote peace, cooperation and prevent conflict.
League of Nations
social movements prioritizing native born people
Nativist movement