Colonial America
Early America
Gilded Age and Imperialism
Global Wars
Early Cold War & Civil Rights
100
This quote most likely references which colonial region? "The foundation of government should rest upon the shoulders of God."
New England
100
The Articles of Confederation were largely unsuccessful because
1. They gave too much power to the states
2. They were unable to raise taxes or a military
3. Amendments required unanimous consent
100
People that used the media to expose the problems and unsafe conditions of cities
Muckrakers
100
At the beginning of both World War I and World War II, the United States maintained a policy of
neutrality
100
The main purpose of the Truman Doctrine was to
Contain the spread of communism
200
Cause and Effect:
Salutary Neglect --> _______________________________________
Self-government and independent colonial practices
200
These principles of the U.S. Constitution reflect what about American beliefs?
1. Separation of powers / 2. Checks and Balances
Fear of another strong, tyrannical leader like King George III
200
What was the ultimate purpose of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
To regulate or "bust" trusts/monopolies
200
The sinking of the Lusitania was a primary reason for the U.S.'s entrance into World War I
200
McCarthyism can best be described as
The 2nd Red Scare -- the unjust fear of communism growing in the United States.
300
Cause and Effect:
__________________ --> the end of Salutary Neglect
the French and Indian War
300
The Supreme Court case establishing the court's decision to strike down laws as unconstitutional
Marbury v. Madison
300
The Standard oil company had a monopoly or control over business, including Congress
300
Following World War I, President Harding wanted the United States to
"Return to Normalcy"
300
What did these nations have in common during the Cold War? 1.USSR / 2. China / 3. North Korea / 4. Vietnam / 5. Cuba
They all became communist nations
400
This document stated that Americans were born with natural rights and stated the reasons for revolution
The Declaration of Independence
400
What effect did the Marbury v. Madison case have on the power of the federal government?
It expanded the power of the government (Chief Justice Marshall was a Federalist)
400
Territories acquired after the Spanish-American War
Puerto Rico, Guam, Wake Island, Philippines
400
Three ways women contributed to the war effort during World War II
1. Joined the work force
2. Bought war bonds
3. Rationed food / grew "victory gardens"
400
African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement mostly responded to racism, segregation, and violence through
Civil Disobedience
500
What do these terms have in common?
1. Boston Tea Party / 2. Stamp Act Congress / 3. Boycotts
Colonial actions or protests against British taxes (taxation without representation)
500
Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican, would have mostly agreed that the power of the federal government should be
Limited
500
Major reasons for U.S. imperialism
1. Expanding international markets (trading)
2. Social Darwinism
3. Spreading Christianity
4. Establishing Naval Bases
500
While the League of Nations was unsuccessful following World War I, the ________________ created after World War II was much more successful
United Nations
500
What is special about Mr. Soderstrom's visit to the 16th Street Baptist Church? :)
He met one of the surviving victims of the bombing