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The time period when political machines were corrupt, the people's votes went to the city boss in return for jobs and supplies. Also known as monopolies. Labor unions were being founded. The government tried to pass acts that would prevent monopolies from taking over the economy.
The Gilded Age
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Who funded 3,000 libraries and owned the steel corporation? Who controlled the system of pipelines to transport oil? Who was seen upon by the government for a loan during the depression?
Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and J.P. Morgan
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Explain the Platt Amendment
U.S. helped Cuba write its new constitution, commanded Cuba to stay out of debt, gave the U.S. the right to intervene in the country and buy land for naval bases.
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What was the My Lai Massacre?
Mass murder of between 350-500 unarmed civilians in South Vietnam in March 1968.
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The rise of the Ku Klux Klan and the Immigration Act of 1924 represented a resurgence of ___________.
Nativism
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What was the progressive movement?
Movement to restore economic opportunities and correct injustices. Focused on protecting social welfare, promoting moral development, creating economic reform.
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Leader of one group of Sioux Indians. Distrusted the U.S. government and white settlers. Who am I?
Sitting Bull
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What were the 13th and 14th amendments?
Abolished slavery. Everyone born in the U.U. are citizens and no state can make a law otherwise.
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What were the domestic and international effects of the Korean War?
Domestic: The public was in fear of communist activity, made the public want to elect a Republican to replace Truman International: Led to poor relations with China for the next 20 years
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What was the name of when the USSR launched the first artificial satellite called Sputnik? What did this lead into?
Space Race, the education of science and math.
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The US interfered in global affairs in unprecedented and influential ways, especially in Latin America and Pacific ISLANDS. World conflict reached new levels in WW1, and the foundation was laid for WW2 to take place 20 years later
Imperialism and WW1
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Republican who won 55% of the popular vote in 1952 and became president in 1953. Called for a moderate approach to the Cold war, reelected in 1956.
Dwight Eisenhower
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Explain the 16th, 17th, 18th, and the 19th amendment.
16th- Congress has the popular power to change income taxes on the population 17th- The people have the right to elect their senators 18th- Prohibition of alcohol 19th- Women are given the right to vote
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What are the causes and effects of The Spanish-American War?
Causes- Cuba began to rebel against Spain because they wanted to be free. Effects- Spain gave Cuba independence, and also gave Puerto Rico and Guam to the U.S. but sold the Philippines to the U.S.
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Describe the Clayton Antitrust Act.
This tightened regulations on trusts and allowed for the government to more actively prosecute trusts.
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What was the Era in which our nation experienced a fall in the stock market due to buying on margin and accumulating credit on household appliances.
The Great Depression
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-NAACP lawyer who was victorious in the Brown vs. Board of Education case -First African American Supreme Court justice -Served from 1967-1991
Thurgood Marshall
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What was the 21st amendment?
-Repeals the 18th amendment -Ends prohibition -Passed to reduce organized crime and increase sales tax revenue
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The Cold War: U.S. vs. _______ __________ vs. Dictatorship Capitalism vs. __________ Describe the Cuban Missile Crisis
USSR, Democracy, Communism, Russia gave nuclear weapons to Cuba which created fear in the U.S., the U.S. set a blockade line to prevent more shipments to Cuba. The U.S. negotiated with Russia, Khrushchev backed down and the U.S. removed missiles from Turkey.
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Economic stimulus packed enacted in 2009 to respond to the 2008 Recession. What act is this?
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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Conflict arose over the changing role of women, race relations, religion, and immigration. Increased production of goods and services led to consumerism. Culture was influenced by new music, art, and literature. What era is this?
Post-War Effects and Roaring 20s
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-Lawyer known for her campaign against the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) -Feared drafting women, reduced social security, and alimony benefits for women Who am I?
Phyllis Schlafly
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What is the 27th amendment?
Prohibits changes in congressional salaries from taking effect until after an election of representatives. Took 202 years to ratify.
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What is: June 1942 American forces devastated Japanese forces at this island. Major turning point in the war Allies began "island hopping"
Battle of Midway
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In 1975, North Vietnam launched a full-scale invasion into South Vietnam, the U.S. provided economic aid but refused to send troops, South surrendered to the North. What is the name of this event? What act limited the power of the President and strengthened the power of Congress?
Fall of Saigon, War Powers Act