Ant - Reconstruction
Recognized Missouri as a free state and line diving America on half. Slavery is illegal in Northern states and legal in southern states. This excludes Missouri.
The Missouri Compromise
This was the idea that God specifically chose Americans to expand westward across North America
Manifest Destiny
This scientific theory supports the "survival of fittest" and was used to justify the existence of massive corporations
Social Darwinism
The Spanish American War concluded with what Treaty
Treaty of Paris (1898)
At the Treaty of Versailles the America wanted ______ and the French wanted what?
Peace and Revenge
The Supreme Court ruled that Americans of African descent, whether free or slave, were not American citizens and could not sue in federal court
Dred Scott vs Sandford
What are three reasons why people journeyed westward.
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What was a significant difference between Ellis Island and Angel Island?
Ellis Island was the primary port of entry for European immigrants whereas Angel Island was the primary port of entry for Asian immigrants
Theodore Roosevelt, William Taft and Woodrow Wilson are all know as…
Trustbusters
What was the Schlieffen Plan and why was it unsuccessful
Germanys plan to avoid a two front war by quickly defeating Belgium and France then focusing their attention on Russia. Belgium and France were tougher then expected, and russia mobilized quicker then expected.
Explain the following amendments.
13th, 14th and 15th
13th - Abolished Slavery
14th - Granted citizenship to all born in the U.S
15th - Granted African American males the right to vote
This law encouraged Americans to expand west by offering the chance to earn 160 acres in free land
The Homestead Act
The practice of winning candidates’ rewarding their supporters with government jobs.
Patronage
President Roosevelt's program of progressive reforms designed to protect the common people against big business.
The Square Deal
Presidents Wilsons plan to bring "peace without victory", and create the League of Nations during the Treaty of Versailles.
The 14 Points
The Compromise of 1877 allowed ____________ to become the next president of the United States, and furthermore brought an end to the Reconstruction Era.
Rutherford B Hayes
Name three ways the transcontinental railroad impacted America.
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Teddy Roosevelt is known for using this law to break up big companies that unfairly controlled certain markets
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Name two female activist during the women's suffrage movement.
Susan B Anthony, Alice Paul, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Ida B Wells
Describe the Zimmerman Telegram
Telegram sent by germany to german ambassador in Mexico, telling Mexico to attack America.
Match the creator to the plan
10% Plan
Congressional Reconstruction
Presidential Reconstruction
Abe Lincoln
Radical Republicans (Congress)
Andrew Johnson
This divided up Native lands and gave pieces to individual Native families with the goal of forcing Natives to adopt American culture
The Dawes Act
Explain the Following Amendments
16th, 17th, 18th, 19th
16th - National Income Tax
17th - Direct Elections of Senators
18th - Prohibition
19th - Women's Suffrage
What here the major differences between W.E.B Dubos and Booker T Washington regarding the advancement of African Americans.
BT preached tolerance until they receive equality.
W.D preached true equality, should be lead by talented tenth.
Name all four sanctions placed on Germany during the Treaty of Versailles
Blame - Reoperations - Army (Demilitarization) - Loss of Territory
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