Unit 1: American Revolution
This issue was most likely left out of the Declaration of Independence because it would not have gained the support of the Southern States
Slavery
These were laws in the Southern States that enforced racial segregation
Jim Crow Laws
This concept justified Westward expansion and territorial acquisitions
Manifest Destiny
This party attempted to adopt silver coinage to address the economic hardships in the 1890's
Populist Party
This deadly riot that occurred on March 5, 1770 was used as propaganda to unite the colonies against Britain
Boston Massacre
This document was the first order for all Southern slaves to be freed from the seceded states
Emancipation Proclamation
The main purpose of this act in 1887 was to assimilate Native Americans by distributing land to Native families
The Dawes Act
The primary goal of these types of journalists was to expose corruption during the Progressive Era
muckrakers
This event was staged because the colonists believed the tea tax made by King George was unjust.
Boston Tea Party
These 3 amendments granted African Americans political rights
13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
This time period in California led to a rapid population increase motivated by the discovery of a valuable natural resource
Gold rush
What group believed the government needed to play a more active role in solving society's problems
The Progressives
Separation of church and state, separation of powers, and not having a monarchy are all ideals reflected in the U.S. Political system from what period?
Enlightenment
The goal of this time period was to ensure the rights and citizenship of all former slaves
Reconstruction
This act granted 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee if they improved the land by building a dwelling and cultivating crops
Homestead Act
This is the process of population shift from rural to urban areas, leading to the industrialization boom of the late 1800's
Urbanization
This was later added to the Constitution to address concerns about individual liberties and limit government power.
The Bill of Rights
This group argued that slaves should be freed immediately
Abolitionists
This policy called for Native Americans to abandon their traditional tribal culture by learning English and adopting American culture and values
Assimilation
This term is used to describe the period of economic growth alongside social inequality
The Gilded Age