He argued that to achieve political equality, African Americans had to engage themselves in education and economic endavors
Baker vs. CarrMandated fair congressional districts
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)
1920's economic boom
Black codesRestricted the civil rights of african americans in the south. Made it harder to vote, own property, even banned them from testifying against white people
Unrestricted submarine warfareGermany resumed sinking passenger ships two years later
Strong national government
Truman took measures to contain the spread of communism. The U.S. would provide economic and military support to any country fighting communism
Worked to close down saloons
Compromise of 1820Bring in Missouri and Maine at the same time to keep the balance of power. Also limited slavery above a certain latitude.
First great awakeningA revitalization of religious piety that swept through the American colonies between the 1730s and the 1770s.
The war had revived the struggling party thanks to the anti-war movement. Now that the war was over, federalist support collapsed for good.
The idea that the problems within American society could only be fixed through vigorous government intervention.
The Albany conferenceMeeting between leaders of 7 colonies to create a plan for joint defense and administration of the colonies. "Join or die"
Hello
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.
Marbury vs. Madison
Red Scare
Changes in farming
Texan independence
Sioux warsSioux initally won a deceive victory against the U.S. army.
White collar workersAll the industrialization created a new type of work for managers and administrators who ran the factories instead of working in them
Flappers
Gold rush
N.A.A.C.PSought to abolish all forms of segregation and expand educational opportunities for black children (and others)
Bessemer processEnabled manufacturers to produce huge quantities of steel
Johnson impeachedPres. Johnson violated the tenure of office act, and impeachment failed by one vote
Populist party
Shay’s rebellionFarmers had to take debt because they weren’t getting paid. Their land was being repossessed so they rebelled and closed the courts. They used Republican ideals to justify it.
Frozen!
Frozen!
Boost!
Boost!
Spanish-American War
Restricted the civil rights of african americans in the south. Made it harder to vote, own property, even banned them from testifying against white people
Johnathan EdwardsTheologian and philosopher who objected to predestination and helped cause the first great awakening by preaching to large crowds
Cash and CarryRoosevelt 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
Compromise of 1877The contested election was decided by a Republican-leaning committee the obv chose the Republican candidate. Democrats threatened to filibuster
Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth
Roe v. WadeNixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights
Connecticut compromise
Reservation system
Reconstruction actsDivided the south into 5 zones under military occupation. Increased requirements for rejoining (also ratify 14th amendment and have universal suffrage)
Political appointments were very corrupt after a guy shot the president because he didn't get a job, congress passed the Pendleton Act, which created an exam that was used for deciding who would get a job
Indian Removal Act of 1830Removed native americans from their land and sent them to reservations west of the Mississippi river.
Cesar ChavezLed the protests for fair labor for agricultural workers
Containment
Interstate commerce act
Marshall plan
The Albany conferenceMeeting between leaders of 7 colonies to create a plan for joint defense and administration of the colonies. "Join or die"
Ida Tarbell
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists
Massachusetts Bay Colony
First great awakening
They didn’t want it. Initially the revolution was a petition to get the same rights as other British citizens
Public works administration: employed people to work on infrastructure projects
Tennessee Valley Authority: Hired people to control power plants and control flooding
Dawes actBroke up tribal organizations and divided up tribal land and gave U.S. citizenship to natives who "Americanized" themselves
Mexican-American warDisputes over the Texas border sparked the conflict. American troops made it all the way to Mexico city.
Heavily anti-catholic and Social Darwinists
Settlement houses
alien lawsauthorized the president to deport "aliens" and permitted their arrest imprisonment and deportation during war time