Square deal
virginia and kentucky resolutions
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
British impressment
Free Soil Party
Federalism
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
Interstate commerce act
Required railroad rates to be reasonable and just, and established a federal commission to oversee the railroads
Philadelphia convention
12/13 states met to amend the articles of confederation. They eventually decided to draft a new constitution
15th amendment
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
Germany 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.
Growth of immigration
16 million immigrants (mostly from Europe) came looking for better economic opportunities
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
Established the western hemisphere as a U.S.-dominated sphere of influence without European involvement.
Election of 1828
Cold war
Nixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights
White supremacy
White supremacy continued to dominate. Secret societies continued to terrorize African Americans (and Catholics, jews, and immigrants)
Booker T. Washington
Jim Crow laws
Forced segregation and prevented african americans from exercising their civil liberties
James Oglethorpe
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Germany resumed sinking passenger ships two years later
A 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
Britain agreed to abandon outposts on the western frontier. In return the U.S. would favor trade with Britian. However, the treaty failed to address the british kidnapping, and American hatred of Britian caused riots.
Gospel of wealth
Andrew Carnegie argued that those with wealth should invest it into society
President McKinley was assassinated and Teddy Roosevelt became president
Lend-Lease Act
Allowed Britain to 'borrow' the weapons they needed
Fighting broke out between the pro and anti-slavery factions
Panic of 1893
