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Scandal that led to President Nixon's resignation.
Watergate
Money charged by the government (on income, property, sales, etc.)
Taxes
Established by "Plessy v. Ferguson"' this doctrine allowed for separate accommodations so long as they were equal.
Segregation (Separate but Equal)
US policy that told European countries not to interfere with countries in the Central and South America.
The Monroe Doctrine
General increase of prices across multiple sectors of the economy, along with the devaluation of money.
Inflation
US led global counterterrorism military campaign.
The War on Terror
Taxes charged on imports.
Tariffs
Supreme Court case that ended segragation in schools.
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka KS
Philosophy promoted by Karl Marx that called for workers to overthrow the capitalist system through worldwide violent revolution.
Marxism
Worldwide economic slowdown that started with the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and ended with World War II.
The Great Depression
US policy that promised American support for countries threatened by communism (such as Greece, Korea, Vietnam, etc.)
The Truman Doctrine
The amount of goods available.
Supply
Religious movement in Europe that led many to question the authority of the Church, which later enabled people to question the authority of the king.
Reformation
US plan to rebuild Europe after World War II.
The Marshall Plan
Separation of powers and functions between the federal government and state governments.
Federalism
Mid-1800's US policy that forced Native Americans to leave their homes in the Southeast and relocate to the Midwest.
Indian Removal Policy (The Trail of Tears)
Political system where government owns some large businesses and heavily regulates smaller businesses (for the purpose of helping "society").
Socialism
Idea that the US government gets its authority from the people.
Popular Sovereignty
Formed after WWI; it was supposed to end all wars (the US did not join).
The League of Nations
Someone who owns a business.
Entrepreneur
The physical features of land.
Topography
Overland trade route used by Marco Polo; it allowed trade between Asia and Europe.
The Silk Road
American idea that rights come from nature, NOT from government.
Natural Rights
Power of the Supreme Court to review a law and see if it is constitutional.
Judicial Review
Formal body that actually elects the President of the United States.
Electoral College