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He was an American inventor who was responsible for developing the telephone.
Alexander Graham Bell
time at the turn of the 20th century in which groups sought to reform America economically, socially, and politically.
Progressive Era
the act that prohibited the manufacture, sale, or shipment of impure of falsely labeled food and drugs
Pure Food and Drug Act
A conflict that was between the US and the Soviet Union. The nations never directly confronted each other on the battlefield but deadly threats went on for years.
Cold War
held in 1963 to show support for the Civil Rights Bill in Congress. Martin Luther King gave his famous "I have a dream..." speech. 250,000 people attended the rally
March on Washington
American inventor best known for inventing the electric light bulb, acoustic recording on wax cylinders, and motion pictures.
Thomas Edison
1870s - 1890s; time period looked good on the outside, despite the corrupt politics and growing gap between the rich and poor
Gilded Age
a 1913 law that set up a system of federal banks and gave government the power to control the money supply
Federal Reserve Act
The conflict between Communist North Korea and Non-Communist South Korea. The United Nations (led by the United States) helped South Korea.
Korean War
A black political organization that was against peaceful protest and for violence if needed. The organization marked a shift in policy of the black movement, favoring militant ideals rather than peaceful protest.
Black Panthers
26th President of the United States, 26th president, known for: conservationism, trust-busting, Hepburn Act, safe food regulations, "Square Deal," Panama Canal
Theodore Roosevelt
Nickname for the 1920s becasue of the booming economy and fast pace of life during that era
Roaring Twenties
Law passed by Congress in 1917 that required all men from ages 21 to 30 to register for the military draft
Selective Service Act
In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the U.S. supported the Cubans' fight for independence
Spanish American War
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
14th Amendment
African American journalist. published statistics about lynching, urged African Americans to protest by refusing to ride streetcards or shop in white owned stores
Ida B.Wells
a frenzy of gold rush immigration to and for gold prospecting, along the Klondike River near Dawson City, Yukon, Canada after gold was discovered there in the late 19th century.
Klondike Gold Rush
A business man that increased his power through by gaining control of the many different businesses that make up all phases of steel production development.
Andrew Carnegie
(2001-Present) to find/kill Osama Bin Laden, destroy Al Qaeda, remove the Taliban from power and; help build a nation better for its citizens than what we found
Afghanistan War
In 1955, after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a city bus, Dr. Martin L. King led a boycott of city busses. What was the name of that boycott.
Montgomery Bus Boycott
A noted British statesman who led Britain throughout most of World War II and along with Roosevelt planned many allied campaigns. He predicted an iron curtain that would separate Communist Europe from the rest of the West.
Winston Churchill
A social/political movement designed to prevent a socialist/communist/radical movement in this country by finding "radicals" incarcerating them, deporting them, and subverting their activities
Red Scare
Law passed after the fall of Britain during WWII; allowed the U.S. to loan munitions to Allies in WWII; kept U.S. boys at home
Lend Lease Act
An armed conflict in Iraq that consisted of two phases. an invasion force led by the United States and a phase of fighting, in which an insurgency emerged to oppose coalition forces
Iraq War
ended literacy tests and poll taxes; allowed officers to register voters
1965 Voting Rights Act