Unit 3
The colonists' resentment of British policies, particularly taxation, fueled the growing movement for independence had what coined phrase?
"No Taxation Without Representation"
The religious revival movement which impacted social reform movements, like abolitionism and women's rights
The Second Great Awakening
The belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.
Manifest Destiny
Workers formed unions to fight for better wages, working conditions, and the right to organize.
Labor Unions
The widespread fear of communism and radical left-wing ideas.
Red Scare
The ______ was created to officially break political bonds with Great Britain and declare the American colonies as an independent nation
The Declaration of Independence
New technologies that were created in order to increase agricultural productivity, leading to commercial farming and the export of crops to growing urban areas were
The steel plow and mechanical reaper
The conflict between the US and Mexico over territory, leading to the acquisition of vast lands
Mexican-American War
The post-Civil War South, which attempted to modernize its economy and diversify its agricultural base.
The "New South"
Unrestricted submarine warfare, propaganda campaigns, and the Zimmermann Telegram led to the U.S. to
Enter WWI in 1917
Which war was sparked by competing British and French interests in the Ohio River Valley region, particularly around what is now Pittsburgh?
The Seven Years War (The French and Indian War)
A dramatic shift in the U.S. economy during the early 19th century, moving away from subsistence farming and local economies towards a more national market-oriented system.
Market Revolution
Abolishing slavery, defined citizenship, and guaranteed voting rights.
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
A U.S. federal law that granted 160 acres of public land to any adult American citizen or immigrant who agreed to live on and cultivate the land for five years. The act aimed to encourage westward expansion and economic growth
The Homestead Act of 1862
A severe economic downturn in the United States, lasting roughly from 1929 to 1941. It's characterized by high unemployment, widespread poverty, and significant social upheaval. The stock market crashed.
The Great Depression
The first constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781, that established a weak central government and placed most powers in the hands of individual states.
The Articles of Confederation
A slave rebellion, which further heightened anxieties and led to discussions about the future of slavery in the South
Nat Turner Rebellion
Irish, German, and Asian immigrants to America led to
Increased nativism and anti-immigrant sentiment. Rural and urban development was impacted. Labor markets were shaped.
Challenged the prevalent notion of Social Darwinism, which argued that poverty and inequality were natural consequences of the survival of the fittest. It was created to address social problems like poverty, inequality, and poor working conditions.
The Social Gospel Movement
A series of government programs enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the 1930s, aimed to address the economic hardship of the Great Depression.
New Deal
The American Revolution's revolutionary ideals had profound social consequences such as
voting rights, slavery, and women's status.
A law passed in 1820 that addressed the issue of slavery in new territories. This compromise aimed to maintain the balance of power in the Senate between slave and free states
Missouri Compromise
A short, powerful speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln. It aimed to reaffirm the nation's commitment to the principles of freedom and equality.
The Gettysburg Address
Marked a shift from agrarian economies to industrial ones, driven by advancements in technology and the rise of new business structures.
The Rise of Industrial Capitalism
A period of widespread social and political reform efforts aimed at addressing issues stemming from rapid industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption.
The Progressive Era