Gospel of wealth Andrew Carnegie argued that those with wealth should invest it into society
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The standard of living for most Americans increased during the 1920s.
Black artists and performers developed a distinct art that grew out of the black experience
Asiento System
Plymouth Colony settled by the Pilgrims. It eventually merged with Massachusetts Bay colony.
Bacons rebellion British settlers wanted more land for growing tobacco and they stole it from the natives. The natives retaliated, which infuriated the colonists. When Governor William Berkeley refused to send troops, Nathanial Bacon led angry poor farmers on an attack against the natives, and then on farms owned by Governor Berkeley.
Pequot war Pequot tribe vs connecticut settlers. Started witht eh murder of 2 english traders. It was part of a larger dispute over trade
Republican party formed A coalition of free soilers and whigs and northern democrats who's goal was to stop the spread of slavery.
Expansion of democracy Voting rights were expanded to all white males
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Sinking of the Lusitania A German U-Boat sank a passenger ship with 128 Americans on board
Made discrimination on the basis of race, religion, or sex illegal
2nd Continental Congress How would the colonists win? George Washington would lead an army How would they pay for it? New currency
The new south Idea that the future of the south would be based on economic diversity and industrial growth. Massive growth of population, industry, and railroads. Only in limited industrial centers though.
Jacob Riis A photojournalist who published a book called 'How the Other Half Lives' which showed the horrifying conditions of the people living in urban tenements
Divided the south into 5 zones under military occupation. Increased requirements for rejoining (also ratify 14th amendment and have universal suffrage)
Puritan culture
Madison re-imposed the embargo on Britain because they continued to attack American ships
British impressment The British continued to kidnap american sailors. Washington sent John Jay to london to negotiate
Charles Finney New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
King Metacomet (King Philip), forges a massive military alliance with other native tribes and attacked Massachusetts in retaliation for the praying towns
Anne Hutchinson A Puritan woman who was well learned that disagreed with the Puritan Church in Massachusetts Bay Colony. Her actions resulted in her banishment from the colony, and later took part in the formation of Rhode Island. She displayed the importance of questioning authority.
Marbury vs. Madison On his way out of office, John Adams appointed 16 new judges. Jefferson refused to deliver some of these appointments. The Supreme Court established judicial review.
Bessemer process
Embraced the changing culture with respect to gender roles and scientific discoveries Lived in urban areas
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Homestead act Gave settlers 160 acres of land if they lived there for 5 years.
republican motherhood
Gold rush Gold was discovered in California, population skyrocketed
Established the western hemisphere as a U.S.-dominated sphere of influence without European involvement.
Connecticut compromise
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Election of 1797 First contested election in American history, won by John Adams (Washington's vice president)
joint-stock company A business, often backed by a government charter, that sold shares to individuals to raise money for its trading enterprises and to spread the risks (and profits) among many investors.
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Crisis in American values Embraced the changing culture with respect to gender roles and scientific discoveries Lived in urban areas
Political machines Corrupt political bosses and their followers
Jefferson's presidency He himself owned hundreds of slaves. He banned the importation of slaves. Once the Atlantic trade dried up, domestic trade increased, creating the second middle passage
Square deal When coal miners began to strike, Roosevelt stepped in to negotiate what he called a 'square deal' for both the workers and the corperation
War hawkes
Heavily anti-catholic and Social Darwinists
Railroads Massive extension of the railroad system created a truly national market for goods
Compromise of 1850
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NAWSA Worked to secure voting rights for women
Black codes
A dispute over a French fort spiraled into a global conflict. Indigenous tribes tried to play Britain and France off of each other.
Worked to close down saloons
Enabled manufacturers to produce huge quantities of steel
The Virginia plan
pinckney's treaty between US and spain, defined border US and spanish florida, guranteed US navigation rights in mississippi river
George Whitefield A staunch Calvinist who began preaching outdoors in England. He moved to the colonies in 1740. In 2 years he was able to speak to over a quarter of the American population
Declaratory act Parliament repealed the stamp act, but enacted the declaratory act, saying they could pass any law they wanted.
Wanted to correct the concentration of power held by banks and trusts. Proposed the Omaha platform: Direct election of senators, more referendums, graduated income tax, and an 8-hour workday
Split from the rest of the baptist church because the northern baptists were abolitionists
Republican party formed A coalition of free soilers and whigs and northern democrats who's goal was to stop the spread of slavery.
Lincoln campaigned on halting the expansion of slavery. He won without a single Southern electoral vote, prompting the south to realize they no longer any voice in the future of slavery in america
Texan independence
Engel vs. Vitale Prohibited prayers in school
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British settlers wanted more land for growing tobacco and they stole it from the natives. The natives retaliated, which infuriated the colonists. When Governor William Berkeley refused to send troops, Nathanial Bacon led angry poor farmers on an attack against the natives, and then on farms owned by Governor Berkeley.
Booker T. Washington He argued that to achieve political equality, African Americans had to engage themselves in education and economic endavors
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Massachusetts Bay Colony
Panic of 1893
International migration society Facilitated the migration of black people to africa
Grew to over a million members by 1901 and had some modest successes
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