Tariffs
1828.
Protective measures for New England mills; Southerners outraged (Adams).
Tariff of Abominations
The name given to heated relations between the United States and the Soviet Union after WWII. Several confrontations occurred, including the blockade of Berlin, Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and Vietnam War.
Cold War
1854. The slavery issue in the new territories was to be decided by popular sovereignty. This overturned the Missouri Compromise.
Kansas-Nebraska Act
1898. The inability of Spain and Cuba to resolve the revolution in Cuban, and the loss of American markets led to the declaration of war. Americans supported the Cubans in ousting the Spanish, and also seized the Philippines.
Spanish American War:
Perot promised to fix the deficit and won 19% of the popular vote, ensuring a Democratic win.
Clinton and Gore were the first “baby-boomer” ticket. Bush was popular after the Gulf War, but was hampered by a poor economy.
1992
1993. U.S., Canada, and Mexico removed most trade barriers (Clinton).
NAFTA
An recovery program designed to rebuild Europe's economy after World War II. It was also called the European Recovery Program.
Marshall Plan
1890. Made to prevent corporations from engaging in monopolistic practices that were seen as "combination in restraint of trade." Used to shut down several businesses
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
1812-1815. The ultimate cause of the war was the issuing of the Non-Intercourse Act in 1809 (replaced by Macon's Bill in 1810) prohibiting trade with France and Great Britain. In response, the British issued "Orders in Council" and the French issues decrees, in which both claimed the right to impress foreign vessels entering their harbors. No change in power or land came from the war. It was not officially ended until 1824 with the Treaty of Ghent.
War of 1812
The result of the election hinged upon the state of Florida, which had used ballots that could not be counted. The Supreme Court decided the issue and Gore conceded the election.
2000
1930. Raised U.S. duties to an all-time high; foreign retaliation (Hoover).
Hawley-Smoot Tariff
Defined as a relaxation in the tensions between two governments. This policy sought to establish set rules to govern the rivalry between the United States, China, and the Soviet Union.
Detente
1862. Declared that any head of a family who was a U.S. citizen could acquire 160 acres of land in new territories by paying a small registration fee and living on the land for 5 years.
Homestead Act
1990. Saddam Hussein of Iraq invaded Kuwait and threatened Saudi Arabia. By taking over these regions, Hussein would have been able to control much of the world's oil. He was stopped by the intervention of America in Operation Desert Storm. In 1991, Bush issued an ultimatum for Hussein to pull out of Kuwait or face invasion. Saddam failed to comply and the Americans declared war. Iraq was defeated within 100 hours.
Persian Gulf War
Kennedy was the first Catholic to be elected President. Nixon ran on an anti-Communist platform and criticized Kennedy for being inexperienced. The election saw the first use of televised debates. Kennedy won a tight race.
1960
First protective tariff; Clay and Calhoun supported it as part of the American System; Southern cotton growers opposed it (Madison).
Tariff of 1816
All signatories pledged that an attack against one would be against all of them. The Warsaw Pact was formed by the Soviets to oppose
NATO
1862. Authorized land subsidies and money subsidies for the construction of a transcontinental railroad.
Pacific Railway Act
1675-1676. An Indian chief led a war to exterminate the whites. Over 2,000 settlers died before the rebellion was subdued. This war led to a series of other conflicts.
King Philip's War
Goldwater called for deep cuts in social programs. He was against civil rights legislation, and called for the possible use of nuclear weapons in Vietnam. Johnson promised more social reform and won in a landslide.
1964
1890. Highest protective tariff to date; averaged 48 percent (Harrison).
McKinley Tariff
An alleged attack on an American boat caused President Johnson to ask for authorization to "repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression."
Gulf Of Tonkin Resolution
1887. Provided for the creation of a commission to oversee rates on railways, end discriminatory practices, and require annual reports and financial statements.
Interstate Commerce Act
Post 9/11/2001. Bush Doctrine of pre-emptive strikes to keep “cells” of terrorism under control. Patriot Act and TSA come about as safety measures. Many question their right of privacy being invaded/infringed.
War on Terror
Democrats supporting Civil Rights legislation caused a faction led by Strom Thurmond to desert the party and become Dixiecrats. Truman was the underdog, but ran a populist campaign that proved to be successful. Truman was not declared the winner until the following day.
1948