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The center of Mississippian society and culture between 1000-1300 CE. Massive earthen mounds were created by a large population sustained with Maize and other crops. The site was also a hub for political power and economic trade.
What is Cahokia?
In order to maintain alliances with Native Americans, Britain issued a statement that would prevent colonists from settling in the Ohio River Valley.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
Chief Justice of the United States for 31 years, appointed by Andrew Jackson.He was a slave-owner who promoted State’s Rights, and prominently ruled on Dred Scott v. Sandford. He also declared nullification unconstitutional.
Who is Roger B. Taney?
Civil rights leader, fought to end lynchings in the South through descriptive journalism.
Who is Ida B. Wells?
New wing of the GOP based on the beliefs and ethos of President Dwight Eisenhower. Focused on balancing budgets, lowering the deficit and cutting taxes.
What is Modern Republicanism/Dynamic Conservatism?
The idea that all members of a society give up some rights in exchange for security created by an authority.
What is Social Contract Theory?
Delegates from all 13 colonies meet to discuss the state of the conflict. Established the Continental Army and proclaimed the war for American Liberty had begun.
What is the Second Continental Congress?
Henry Frick, elite at U.S. Steel made wage cuts and attempted to interfere with the operations of Steel unions. Striking workers barricaded themselves within the plant, preventing operations at the company.
What is the Homestead Strike?
Two acts passed during the end of World War 1 to limit anti-government speech. These laws were widely seen as unconstitutional, and they had little time to go into effect, but they were imposed anyway.
What are the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
A period of sustained economic stagnation taking place in the aftermath of the OPEC Oil Embargo and an inability of western leaders to combat inflation. Prices soared, and consumers were unable to keep up, leading to a large surplus in supply, mass destruction to recuperate losses, and a slowing of trade between the world’s nations.
What is the 1973-1975 Recession?
Another preacher, this one an Anglican Methodist. Delivered unique sermons with rhetorical appeals and excellent delivery. It is said that he could make someone cry just with the way he would say, “Mesopotamia.”
Who is George Whitefield?
As the result of rampant piracy by Tripolitanians, Tripolitania expected compensation for them to cease their activities. Jefferson refused to pay, and so he declared war.
What is the First Barbary War?
Photographer who documented the poor living conditions of lower-class city dwellers in his book, “How the Other Half Lives”.
Who is Jacob Riis?
The 29th president of the United States, serving during the post World War I recession years. Although he was rather respected, he is often considered one of the worst presidents in history, as his tax cuts worsened economic hardship, and he had little unique policy, mostly being manipulated by his administration officials.
Who is Warren G. Harding?
A right-wing political organization founded in 1979. Created by Baptist minister Jerry Falwell Sr., it aimed to empower traditional and Christian values after decades of counterculture. The organization was primarily focused on social policy, and took conservative positions on civil rights issues of the time such as the Equal Rights Amendment.
What is the Moral Majority?
An infamous court case on Freedom of the Press. Someone was critical of the New York governor’s corruption in his newspaper, and the governor tried to sue him for libel. The jury had been paid by the governor, which the defendant figured out. Because of this, the court ruled that libel and slander must be false in order to be crimes, even if they are defamatory. This caused greater freedom of expression in the American Colonies.
What is the John Peter Zenger Case?
Law passed to prevent the interception of American ships by British and French navies. Was pushed for by the Madison administration.
What is Macon's Bill No. 2?
A law officially ending the Spoils system, requiring merit-based selection for elected officials. Signed by Chester A. Arthur, though he personally disapproved of it.
What is the Pendleton Act?
A US government agency that created and distributed information about World War II. The organization’s goal was to increase public understanding of the war effort and to promote national morale.
What is the Office of War Information?
The first phase of the Persian Gulf War in which the United States militarily prepared for a direct assault in Kuwait while also diplomatically negotiating for a coalition of nations. Aircraft carriers, tactical fighters, and heavy tanks were dispatched in Saudi Arabia.
What is Operation Desert Storm?
A deadly war between English Settlers and a coalition of Native tribes left in the area after the previous wars. The coalition was led by Metacom. The coalition fell apart due to a lack of resources, and Metacom’s death brought an end to the conflict, solidifying the English as the dominant force in the region.
What is King Philip's War?
A frustrated war veteran sunk by state taxes raised an army and rebelled violently. The rebellion was crushed, but this was only because the Massachusetts military was strong enough to prevent his uprising. A weaker state would have crumbled.
What is Shay's Rebellion?
The list of all presidents between 1836 and 1859, in order.
Who are Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk. Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan?
Amendment to a war resolution passed by the United States Congress, proposed by a US Senator. It stated that the United States would not permanently annex Cuba, and instead it would establish temporary governance there and leave after a period of ~4 years.
What is the Teller Amendment?
Extension of the War on Drugs facilitated by the domestic policies of Ronald Reagan and his first lady, Nancy Reagan. It continued the stigmatization and alienation of drug usage, which increased awareness about the harmful nature of drugs. However, drug use did not decrease during this period.
What is Just Say No?