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Early American Government
The Gilded Age
Presidential Accomplishments
The Roaring '20s
Cons & SCOTUS
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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 principle that branches should be able to prevent each other from becoming too powerful.

What is checks and balances?

200
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
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 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
200
The court's decision in this case allowed for the 'separate but equal' doctrine in the South
What is Plessy v. Ferguson
300
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
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 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
300
This term refers to the division of powers between the federal government and state governments
What is federalism
400

This document was issued as a warning for European countries not to get involved in the Western Hemisphere.

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

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 trial illustrated the conflict between traditional (religion) and modern (science) values.

What is the Scopes Trial?

400
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
500

This event showed that first government was too weak to be effective in the United States

What is Shays 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
In this decision, the Supreme Court decided that it was acceptable to limit the free speech of American citizens if that speech somehow creates a 'clear and present danger' for the United States
What is Schenck v. U.S.