Madison re-imposed the embargo on Britain because they continued to attack American ships
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
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
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.
