The plan for representation favored by small states. It called for 1 house of Congress with each state getting equal representation.
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The new south
Expansion of democracyVoting rights were expanded to all white males
Created in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water
Roe v. WadeNixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights
California and New Mexico wanted to enter the union as free states.
Henry Clay created compromise: New Mexico and Utah would vote on slavery, California would be admitted as a free state, Slavery would be banned in Washington D.C., and there would be a new fugitive slave act
Pioneered horizontal integration, where one company controls every seller in the market.
A new focus on cash-crops in the north and west, and a shift to more expensive mechanized farming methods put smaller farms out of business. Big trusts that farmers relied on (like railroads) also raised prices, making it even harder for farmers to make a living
Great societyAn extension of the New Deal: War on Poverty
Office of Economic Opportunity, Medicare, Medicaid, immigration act
French revolution
Republican party formedA coalition of free soilers and whigs and northern democrats who's goal was to stop the spread of slavery.
Election of 1860
15th amendmentProtected voting rights of former slaves (in theory)
FederalismThe division of powers between different levels of government.
Proclamation of 1763Britain didn't want to spend more money defending the colonies from the natives, so they banned settling beyond the Appalachian mountains
Progressivism
Marshall planThe extensive economic aid plan to rebuild the European economy and encourage democracy
Ensured Americans were eating safe and uncontaminated food
Niagra movement
Battle of Bunker hillBritish won, but had many casualties. They eventually abandoned Boston
Compromise of 1820
Roanoke Colony
Advocated for women's rights using many of the same tactics as the civil rights movement
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Henry Clay's American systemFederally funded internal improvements, protective tariffs, and the re-establishment of the bank of the united states.
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Investigative journalists who exposed the underbelly of corruption rampant in American.
Jim Crow lawsForced segregation and prevented african americans from exercising their civil liberties
Marbury vs. MadisonOn 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.
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FederalistsStrong national government
Colonized to extract wealth through mining and cash crops
Interstate commerce actRequired railroad rates to be reasonable and just, and established a federal commission to oversee the railroads
French colonizationExpanding the fur trade, later plantations in Louisiana
Lend-Lease Act
British beliefs after 7 years warThey viewed the colonies as subordinates. They had spent billions on defending them, and thought they'd want to help pay the debt.
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Unrestricted submarine warfareGermany resumed sinking passenger ships two years later
Bessemer processEnabled manufacturers to produce huge quantities of steel
Progressivism
Supported by Henry Clay and created under the American system
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
Manifest destinyAmericans believed they had a God-given right to have a nation from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
Ida B. WellsEditor of a newspaper editorialized against lynching and jim crow. She fled north due to threats against her
Great societyAn extension of the New Deal: War on Poverty
Office of Economic Opportunity, Medicare, Medicaid, immigration act
Ida Tarbell
Anne HutchinsonA Puritan woman who was well learned that disagreed with the Puritan Church in Massachusetts Bay Colony. Her actions resulted in her banishment from the colony, and later took part in the formation of Rhode Island. She displayed the importance of questioning authority.
Fur trade and other economic reasons
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Olive branch petitionCongress wanted king George to intervene on their behalf and end the violence. He didn’t read it.
A dispute over a french fort spiraled into a global conflict. Indigenous tribes tried to play Britain and France off of each other.
New dealPublic works administration: employed people to work on infrastructure projects
Tennessee Valley Authority: Hired people to control power plants and control flooding
March on Washington
Age of passionPolitics was very negative with the rise of political parties, political violence, and deep political divisions
Scopes Monkey trialIn Tennessee it was illegal to teach Darwin's theory of evolution to children. A teacher was arrested for teaching it to his class. In the end, the conviction was thrown out on a technicality.
Parliament repealed the stamp act, but enacted the declaratory act, saying they could pass any law they wanted.
Stamp act congressDelegates met in New York to send the "declaration of rights & grievances" to the king. They also organized a boycott of British goods.
Pure food and drug actEnsured Americans were eating safe and uncontaminated food
Created in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water
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The most famous political machine organized and met the needs of immigrants and the poor in exchange for votes
A woman's identity and sense of purpose revolved around child-bearing and making her home comfortable for her husband.
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