The Virginia planThe plan for representation favored by large states. It called for 2 houses with population based representation and a strong national government.
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International migration societyFacilitated the migration of black people to africa
Korematsu vs. U.S.Challenged the practice of Japanese Internment, but SCOTUS ruled that it was a wartime necessity
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.
Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes.
EPACreated in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water
Common sense
Populist partyWanted 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
Zimmermann telegramGermany solicited Mexico to become an ally of theirs, and in return they would help Mexico regain the land that they had lost in the Mexican-American war.
Civil rights act of 1866
1920's economic boom
George WhitefieldA 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
New party led by Henry Clay. Main difference was disagreement over federal power
Dred Scott caseA slave in Missouri was taken to live in free Wisconsin, for two years, and he sued for his freedom. The Supreme Court ruled that slaves aren't citizens, and they are property so nobody can be deprived of their property without due process.
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
Harlem Renaissance
Ambassador from France came to America to encourage Americans to side with the French. Washington declared neutrality, but the ambassador remained in America to not get beheaded back home.
Knights of labor
Argued that slavery was a constitutional right, wanted line established in the Missouri Compromise to extend all the way westward to the Pacific.
Younger Americans who had been born after the revolution, were ardent nationalists, and wanted war with Britain to invade Florida and Canada.
Homestead actGave settlers 160 acres of land if they lived there for 5 years.
The contested election was decided by a Republican-leaning committee the obv chose the Republican candidate. Democrats threatened to filibuster
Mexican-American war
Formed by abolitionists who wanted to ban slavery everywhere
Pequot warPequot tribe vs connecticut settlers. Started witht eh murder of 2 english traders. It was part of a larger dispute over trade
Panic of 1819
Square dealWhen coal miners began to strike, Roosevelt stepped in to negotiate what he called a 'square deal' for both the workers and the corperation
Effects of the War of 1812
Weak national government
Social and educational collective aimed at brining farmers together. Soon became political to lobby for farmers
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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.
alien laws
American protective associationHeavily anti-catholic and Social Darwinists
Tammany Hall
Worked to secure voting rights for women
Great railroad strikeRailroad companies cut salaries due to a recession. Railroad workers went on strike in 11 states. When the strike got violent, 11 people were killed before President Hayes sent in federal troops
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger
The idea that each representative in parliament represented the empire as a whole, and therefore, the colonies were represented.
Scopes Monkey trial
George Washington's PresidencyEstablished 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
Argued that slavery was a constitutional right, wanted line established in the Missouri Compromise to extend all the way westward to the Pacific.
International migration societyFacilitated the migration of black people to africa
French revolutionAmbassador from France came to America to encourage Americans to side with the French. Washington declared neutrality, but the ambassador remained in America to not get beheaded back home.
Jackson Vetos Second Bank of the U.S.
American imperialismIdeas about expansion and manifest destiny were engrained into the American identity. America purchased Alaska in 1867.
drafted by thomas jefferson and james madison, claimed that alien and sedition acts were unconstitutional and overstepped federal authority under the constitition, and could therefore be nullified by the states
Led by W.E.B. Dubois who organized a group of black intellectuals who met and organized to secure rights for African americans
Brown v. Board of educationThe Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools were inherently unequal and schools had to be integrated. Overturned plessy v. Ferguson from 1896
Malcom X
Charles FinneyNew york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
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.
Self-determination Act of 1975
A movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use
War hawkes
Market revolution
Government support for railroads
Jefferson's presidencyHe 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
Massachusetts Bay ColonyColony founded by John Winthrop, part of the Great Puritan Migration, founded by puritans. Had a theocratic republic. "City upon a hill"