Madison re-imposed the embargo on Britain because they continued to attack American ships
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Fugitive slave act
Protected voting rights of former slaves (in theory)
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger Her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger, and subsequent arrest sparked a massive bus boycott
Laws helped codify racial differneces. They wanted to prevent the growth of the free black population by banning interracial marriage. Also slavery was becoming cheaper than indentured servitude
Korematsu vs. U.S.
Roe v. Wade Nixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights
By 1890, the U.S. Census Bureau declared that the frontier was officially settled
Federally funded internal improvements, protective tariffs, and the re-establishment of the bank of the united states.
Massive extension of the railroad system created a truly national market for goods
Stopped the president from removing a member of their cabinet without congressional approval (Johnson had tried to remove his secretary of war, who was a radical Republican)
Expansion of democracy Voting rights were expanded to all white males
Dutch colonization
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Proclamation of 1763
the character of a good participant in a system of gov
Praying towns Towns in new england where native Americans were forced to live. They we're supposed to be for their protection, but really, it was to steal their land and convert them to christianity
Sugar act Reduced the tax on molasses, but strengthened the court system to end smuggling, making many wealthy smugglers angry.
Increased nativism Increased immigration from eastern Europe after the war created another wave of nativism. Led to the passage of the immigration quotas
Southern resistance to integration Argued that the Supreme Court had engaged in a gross abuse of power
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An aggressive foreign policy that got the U.S. involved in many foreign conflicts
Meeting between leaders of 7 colonies to create a plan for joint defense and administration of the colonies. "Join or die"
Tammany Hall The most famous political machine organized and met the needs of immigrants and the poor in exchange for votes
Watts Riots of 1965 After the arrest of a black motorist by white officers, rioters killed over 30 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings in Los Angeles
Explained the boredom and imprisonment of the typical housewife who was beholden to the needs of her family at the expense of her own needs. Argued that women should seek fulfilment and careers as well.
Sedition act of 1918 Prohibited anyone from making negative comments about the government
Government support for railroads
Split within the Democratic-Republican party
the Compromise of 1790 Jefferson and Hamilton agreed to pass Hamilton's financial plan in exchange for making Washington D.C. the Capital of the country
Lexington and Concorde
War hawkes Younger Americans who had been born after the revolution, were ardent nationalists, and wanted war with Britain to invade Florida and Canada.
Looked to balance national coordination and states rights to prevent tyranny. It featured a unicameral legislature, but the federal government had no money and no military
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the Compromise of 1790 Jefferson and Hamilton agreed to pass Hamilton's financial plan in exchange for making Washington D.C. the Capital of the country
Wilson created many wartime agencies to coordinate the war. They encouraged Americans to ration resources and food, took control of railroads, and revitalized industries, causing more urban migration.
Stamp act All paper products sold in the colonies had to be stamped and pay a small tax. It spurred on revolutionary ideals.
Sedition act of 1918 Prohibited anyone from making negative comments about the government
1920's economic boom The standard of living for most Americans increased during the 1920s.
Railroads Massive extension of the railroad system created a truly national market for goods
Growth of immigration 16 million immigrants (mostly from Europe) came looking for better economic opportunities
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.
7 years war A dispute over a French fort spiraled into a global conflict. Indigenous tribes tried to play Britain and France off of each other.
Rise 0f Chesapeake slavery Laws helped codify racial differneces. They wanted to prevent the growth of the free black population by banning interracial marriage. Also slavery was becoming cheaper than indentured servitude
Laissez-faire economics
Kansas-Nebraska act
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Immigration Quotas Limited the number of eastern European and Asian immigrants
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"
Sinking of the Lusitania A German U-Boat sank a passenger ship with 128 Americans on board
Democratic Republicans Weak national government
Dutch Wedge New Netherlands separated England's northern and southern colonies, until they just took it with very little resistance
National Grange movement Social and educational collective aimed at brining farmers together. Soon became political to lobby for farmers
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Very strict. Max land ownership, no slavery, alcohol, or Catholics. By 1740's Georgians wanted normal english liberties so these restrictions went away.
Charles Finney New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
Big stick diplomacy An aggressive foreign policy that got the U.S. involved in many foreign conflicts
Farmers wanted to print more money so they could more easily pay back their debts, but the bankers and the wealthy wanted to keep the U.S. Dollar on the gold standard
GI Bill
Marbury vs. Madison
Bring in Missouri and Maine at the same time to keep the balance of power. Also limited slavery above a certain latitude.
Unrestricted submarine warfare Germany resumed sinking passenger ships two years later
Rush-Bagot pact Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes.
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
Enforcing the Sherman Anti-trust Act Roosevelt began enforcing the act more strictly and dismantled over 40 large companies (only bad trusts)
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