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100
Define Colonialism.
A policy where a country acquires or maintains colonies and develops trade for it's own benefit.
100
Who were the classic explorers of the Western Frontier after the Louisiana Purchase? (Also mapped the region)
Lewis and Clark
100
Why was the purchase of Alaska a prudent one? What did it provide for Americans?
- Removed Russian influence from the continent - Would later provide riches for America in the form of gold and oil, furs.
100
How did America profit from WWI before joining? Why did they not join right away?
Loaning huge sums of money to UK and France. Manufactured goods soared in the US. Were mainly isolationist, and wanted to remain neutral.
100
Who wrote 'The Jungle' about the horrors of the meatpacking industry?
Upton Sinclair
200
What is the term to describe ' a political movement in the 20th Century that promotes policies such as slum improvement, public health, and women's suffrage.
Progressivism
200
George Washington, America's first President is known for one crucial phrase. What was it?
'I walk on untrodden ground'
200
Name two reasons why Andrew Jackson was seen as 'King Andrew' - or why his legacy is tainted with poor judgment.
1) the Bank War 2) Trail of Tears 3) Crisis of 1830
200
What were some of the reasons for the American Civil War? Name at least 3.
States' Rights Economic Differences West Expansion Slaveholders vs. Abolitionists Lincoln's Election
200
Which Presient misrepresented Mexican interests with their colonies and got Congress to declare war on Mexico
James Polk
300
What is the term to describe - non-involvement in wars and disputes, not taking sides.
Neutrality
300
What was the response of the Supreme Court to Dred Scott's case? Why was this not surprising?
A black man is not a citizen, and thus does not have any rights. The Supreme Court was all-white.
300
Who supported the 18th Amendment and why?
Mormons, Quakers, Protestants, rural Americans. Opposed for two reasons: 1) equated drinking with sin 2) political machines often bought votes with alcohol
300
Why did America declare war in 1917 against Germany?
1) Germany had resumed unrestricted submarine warfare 2) Britain intercepts the 'Zimmerman Telegram'
300
Who was transported to, and later removed from the Philippines, as to suit American interests at the time period?
Emilio Aguinaldo
400
What is the term for the English Puritans who sailed to North America and founded the first settlements?
A Pilgrim
400
Why is American involvement in Cuba and then the Philippines a classic America moment? How did they show their contradictions?
Came to Cuba to liberate from concentration camps. They then set up their own concentration camps in the Philippines when it suited their interests.
400
How was Theodore Roosevelt a new type of politician? Why values did he adopt and what did he accomplish?
Progressive Political reforms that limited corruption Reform for workers War in the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Panama Canal
400
What were 3 of the main points from the Treaty of Versailles?
1) Blame for WWI 2) Limited army, no submarines or airforce. 3) Reparations of $65B 4) No union with Austria-Hungary 5) Creation of the League of Nations 6) Forfeit of the Saar region to France
400
Who wrote 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' which galvanized Northern sentiment regarding the institution of slavery?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
500
What is the doctrine or theory that state governments can declare laws within their borders void? (Also caused a crisis in the time of Abraham Lincoln)
Nullification
500
What is the Manifest Destiny, and name two groups that were affected by it.
The idea that America should control the continent, ocean to ocean. 1) Aboriginals 2) Cubans 3) Puerto Ricans 4) Americans
500
What were some of the problems in major American cities during the 1870-1920? Name at least 4.
Rise of Gang Warfare Fires (Chicago Fire) Expanding population, creation of ghettos Racism and anti-immigrant sentiment Tenement living for many Political Machines not working Poor working conditions (Cloth trade, meatpacking) Political corruption
500
What was the major failure for the British troops in the American Revolution? How did their strategy affect their loss?
Americans went on the defensive - just needing to hold off long enough to win. British strategy was to divide the country, and crush the rebellion - was a failure. British had delays, and failed to unite with other British troops (went south when they should have gone North)
500
Who went to France to promote the ideas of the American Constitution and to appeal for their support in their claim for independence?
Benjamin Franklin