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Early American Government
The Gilded Age
Presidential Accomplishments
The Roaring '20s
Landmark Supreme Court Decisions
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This man was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and was unanimously chosen as the first president of the U.S. in 1789.
Who is George Washington
100
During the Gilded Age, this form of transportation helped connect the East Coast of the United States to the Pacific Ocean, allowing for faster travel and shipping times.
What is the railroad
100
The New Deal
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt
100
A young woman who began to express herself differently by going out in public more often in new fashions and hairstyles was known as...
What is a flapper
100
The court's decision in this case allowed for the 'separate but equal' doctrine in the South
What is Plessy v. Ferguson
200
This term refers to the division of powers between the federal government and state governments
What is federalism
200
This term refers to men like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, who monopolized their industries at the expense of their workers and smaller companies.
What is "Robber Barons"
200
Emancipation Proclamation
Who is Abraham Lincoln
200
This invention helped bring news and entertainment to people at the touch of a dial...
What is a radio
200
In this decision, the Supreme Court established it's power of judicial review, in which it can determine the constitutionality of a law or action.
What is Marbury v. Madison
300
This document was considered too weak because it granted more power to the states than to the national government. The Constitutional Convention (1787) was organized to fix the problems associated with this document
What is the Articles of Confederation
300
During the 1880s, a law was passed denying this group of immigrants entry into the United States and even prevented from obtaining citizenship.
Who were the Chinese
300
Fourteen Points
Who is Woodrow Wilson
300
This era, which began in the early 1920s after a Constitutional amendment, came about as a result of the temperance movement of the 19th century
What is Prohibition
300


In one of the most celebrated cases, the court struck down separate but equal and ordered integration in thenation's schools with "all deliberate speed", and also overturned Plessy v. Ferguson


Brown v. Board of Education

400
This term refers to the first ten amendments to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, to guarantee specific rights and freedoms to the American people and to reserve some powers to the states.
What is the Bill of Rights
400

The method by which a government official gives government jobs to his friends or family as a reward for past favors

What is the spoils system (or patronage)

400
Vetoed the National Bank
Who is Andrew Jackson
400
This African American cultural revival took place in New York City, producing all sorts of advances in music, literature, and the arts
What is the Harlem Renaissance
400

One of the most important cases decided by the Supreme Court, it directed police to give "Miranda
Warnings" (Right to remain Silent..) immediately after a person is arrested.

What is Miranda v. Arizona

500
This event showed that the new national government had the ability to put down violent resistance to its laws. During this event, George Washington himself appeared to demonstrate the power of the new national government.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion
500
This law was passed in 1890 to try and crack down on the practices of big businesses. It was not enforced immediately however...
What is the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
500
Louisiana Purchase
Who is Thomas Jefferson
500
This term refers to the acquisition of stocks without actually having the funds to purchase them
What is buying on margin
500

court declared that "student rights do not stop at the
schoolhouse gates." Students enjoy protection of the
Bill of Rights unless their actions materially disrupt the
educational environment.

What is Tinker v. Des Moines