Vocabulary
Voters decide on the issue of slavery in a state or territory
Popular Sovereignty
Women of the 1920's who wore short skirts and dresses (skirts higher than their ankles), cut their hair short, listened to jazz music, and went against what was then considered acceptable
Flappers
Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson breaking all ties with the British government and crown.
"All men are created equal with certain unalienable rights of Life, Liberty, + Pursuit of Happiness
Declaration of Independence
FDR's Response to the Great Depression.
This focused on Relief, Recovery, + Reform
The New Deal
Non-Violent Civil rights leader who organized a march and Washington D.C delivering the famous "I have a Dream" speech
Martin Luther King Jr
A division of power between the STATES and FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Federalism
Black artistic movement in New York City in the 1920's, when writers, poets, painters, and musicians came together to express feelings and experiences, especially about the injustices of Jim Crow
Harlem Renaissance
The first form of self government in the colonies signed by the Pilgrims when landing in Plymouth
Mayflower Compact
This created Equal trading rights in China between the U.S and Europe.
Open Door Policy
His 14 points speech after World War I included the calling for the League of Nations an international peace organization
Woodrow Wilson
This stretches the power of the constitution granting the government implied powers which allows it to adapt to modern needs.
Elastic Clause or Necessary and Proper Clause
These two Italian immigrants were arrested for murder. Although the evidence was unclear they were put to death. This symbolized the cultural tension of the 1920's
Sacco and Vanzetti
What did the Anti-federalists want added to the constitution to protect individual liberties?
Bill of Rights
This was a strategy to rebuild Europe after WWII. The US gave financial support to European countries who pledged to avoid communism
Marshall Plan
Helped improve conditions for Migrant farm workers in California by organizing non-violent protests and workers strikes.
Cesar Chavez
Name one component of the Unwritten Constitution
Political Parties- President's Cabinet- Congressional Committees- The Bank
This science teacher illegally taught the theory of evolution in the state of Tennessee. He was arrested and found guilty.
John Scopes. Scopes Monkey Trial
Our first NATIONAL constitution that consisted of a very weak national government with all the power belonging to the states
Articles of Confederation
Lyndon Johnson's strategy for War on Poverty.
Some highlights include Medicare, Medicaid, Job Corp, and Head Start
Great Society
Organized the Labor Movement seeking solid gains for workers.
Also the leader of the American Federation of Labor.
Samuel Gompers
Used to describe a period of time before a war, especially the American Civil War
Antebellum
A group of American writers who came of age during World War I and established their literary reputations in the 1920's. The term is also used more generally to refer to the post-World War I shell shock diagnosis
Lost Generation
First written STATE constitution in American history written by Hartford settlers.
Established a representative government consisting of legislature elected by popular vote.
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Created after 9/11 was passed in order to fight, limit, and reduce terrorism in the United States.
Patriot Act
Wrote the feminine mystique and helped launch the modern day women's rights movement
Betty Friedan