industrialization in the old south led to this name
the new south
what major event made the US cut oil supply from japan
pearl harbour
most famous political machine
tweed
what did the emancipation proclamation do
banned slavery In states in open rebellion
what color is the sky
blue
agreement that in exchange for land the owner would farm it for 5 years
homestead act
This "Telegram" from Germany to Mexico helped draw the United States into World War I.
zimmerman telegram
This president's "New Deal" significantly expanded the power of the federal government during the Great Depression.
roosevelt
what movie supporting the KKK spread throughout the nation pushing us back in our fight for equality
the birth of a nation
Nearly all fossils are preserved in what type of rock?
Sedimentary
This 1840s belief suggested that the U.S. was divinely ordained to expand across the North American continent
manifest destiny
This 1898 war resulted in the U.S. gaining territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
The Spanish-American War
These two 1790s political parties formed the "First Party System" over disagreements regarding the power of the federal government.
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
1877-1954 was the _____ ____ era
jim crow
When was Earth Day first celebrated?
1970
These were the two main immigrant groups that provided the bulk of the labor for the Transcontinental Railroad.
Chinese and Irish immigrants
This 1823 policy stated that further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America would be viewed as acts of aggression.
monroe doctorine
This 1883 Act ended the "spoils system."
pendelton civil service act
who believed equality for African Americans is guaranteed in the constitution
WEB Dubois
Which month of the year is National Ice Cream Month?
july
what was white mans burden
the belief that white men had to help other cultures by taking them over and helping them to be civilized and adopt western ideals.
when did the us become a country
july 4 1776
what were the beliefs of democratic republicans
strong state governments, farming and pro french policies
what act made workers hired by merit and not stance
pendelton civil service act
Which author penned the apocalyptic novel “The Stand”?
Stephen King