Colony settled by the Pilgrims. It eventually merged with Massachusetts Bay colony.
2nd Continental Congress How would the colonists win? George Washington would lead an army How would they pay for it? New currency
Election of 1828
Annapolis convention Secret meeting between delegates of 6 states to discuss how to fix the articles of confederation
Progressivism The idea that the problems within American society could only be fixed through vigorous government intervention.
Massachusetts Bay Colony Colony founded by John Winthrop, part of the Great Puritan Migration, founded by puritans. Had a theocratic republic. "City upon a hill"
Federalists
Led the protests for fair labor for agricultural workers
Charles Finney New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
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Federalism
Nat turners rebellion A young slave organized a rebellion believing that god had told him to do so. He and his followers killed over 50 people
George Washington's Presidency Established many precedents for the office of the president. Created a cabinet-style government, appointed cabinet officials based on merit, and stepped down after 2 terms
Anti-Saloon league Worked to close down saloons
Great railroad strike
Korematsu vs. U.S. Challenged the practice of Japanese Internment, but SCOTUS ruled that it was a wartime necessity
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American protective association Heavily anti-catholic and Social Darwinists
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Dutch colonization
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Phyllis Schlafly Organized the conservative opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment
Cash and Carry Roosevelt persuaded Congress to pass a looser version of the neutrality act that allowed anyone to purchase arms from the U.S. as long as they paid in cash and used their own ships to transport it
Jacob Riis
Flappers Women who rejected stereotypical gender roles by drinking and smoking and having short hair
Hundreds of thousands gathered for a peaceful protest in front of the lincoln memorial. MLK gave his 'I have a dream' speech
The Albany conference Meeting between leaders of 7 colonies to create a plan for joint defense and administration of the colonies. "Join or die"
Fugitive slave act Many northerners opposed the expansion of slavery, and abolitionists despised the law. There were often riots when Southerners would try to bring back a runaway slave.
Rush-Bagot pact Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes.
Red Scare Anti-german sentiment shifted to anti-communist sentiment as people feared communist infiltration from Russia
N.A.A.C.P Sought to abolish all forms of segregation and expand educational opportunities for black children (and others)
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
French and british continued to kidnap american sailors, so Adams sent ministers to negotiate. When they arrived, 3 agents demanded a bribe just to speak to the foreign minister. John Adams almost declared war.
Social and educational collective aimed at brining farmers together. Soon became political to lobby for farmers
15th amendment Protected voting rights of former slaves (in theory)
Americans had been settling in Texas since the 1820s. The southerners outnumbered actual Mexicans and had brought their slaves. The Mexican government outlawed slavery and mandated catholicism.
Tariff of 1828
authorized the president to deport "aliens" and permitted their arrest imprisonment and deportation during war time
Market revolution The linking of northern industries with western and southern farms which was created by advances in agriculture, industry, communication, and transportation
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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.
Mass culture The growing popularity of technologies like movies and the radio meant that everyone was listening to the same things, which helped create a more unified culture and distinct identity
Voting Rights Act of 1965 Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth
Bleeding Kansas Fighting broke out between the pro and anti-slavery factions
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Harlem Renaissance
Women's Christian Temperance Union Worked to ban alcohol, had over 500,000 members
Crisis in American values Embraced the changing culture with respect to gender roles and scientific discoveries Lived in urban areas
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger
The war had revived the struggling party thanks to the anti-war movement. Now that the war was over, federalist support collapsed for good.
Worked to close down saloons
Colonial attitude towards independence
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Scopes Monkey trial In Tennessee it was illegal to teach Darwin's theory of evolution to children. A teacher was arrested for teaching it to his class. In the end, the conviction was thrown out on a technicality.
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Puritan culture
Ghost dance movement nationwide movement of resistance. They began to believe that if they took up the ritualistic ghost dance, that their ancestors would return and drive the Americans out.
Ida Tarbell Published a devastating investigation of standard oil in 1902
Railroads Massive extension of the railroad system created a truly national market for goods
Decolonization
Attitudes towards Germany Wanted to keep Germany weak so they wouldn't pose a threat. Wanted to extract reparations for all the damage Germany had caused
Second great awakening Camp meetings with huge sermons, christian revival. In contrast to first great awakening, which focused on personal moral reformation, second one emphasized moral reformation of society
An extension of the New Deal: War on Poverty Office of Economic Opportunity, Medicare, Medicaid, immigration act
Palmer raids
Jay treaty
American temperance society Focused on working men. Established over 5,000 chapters across the nation
New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
McCulloch vs Maryland
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