America - important dates and ppl Flashcards

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Stamp Act of 1765

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Enacted by the British Parliament, the Stamp Act imposed taxes on a wide range of paper goods, including legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards. Colonists were required to purchase special stamps to affix to the taxed items, and failure to comply could result in legal consequences.

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The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that took place on December 16, 1773, in Boston, Massachusetts, during the American colonial period. It was a response to the British government's imposition of the Tea Act, which granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the American colonies and led to lower tea prices but maintained the tea tax. Context: The Tea Act was seen by American colonists as a violation of their rights and a continuation of taxation without representation. Protest and Action: A group of colonists, disguised as Mohawk Indians to conceal their identities, boarded three British ships – the Dartmouth, Eleanor, and Beaver – in Boston Harbor. They proceeded to throw 342 chests of tea overboard, symbolizing their opposition to British taxation and control. Impact: The Boston Tea Party became a significant catalyst for the American Revolutionary War, which would break out in 1775. It symbolized the colonists' resistance to British taxation and their determination to assert their rights.

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The Louisiana Purchase encompassed 530,000,000 acres of territory in North America that the United States purchased from France in 1803 for $15 million. Why did France allow the Louisiana Purchase? But France's ruler at the time, Napoleon Bonaparte, was losing interest in establishing a North American empire and needed funds to fight the British, so he directed his emissaries to offer not just New Orleans but all of the Louisiana Territory to the Americans.

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The Harlem Renaissance 1920s and 1930s. = was a cultural, social, and artistic movement that emerged in the early 20th century. It is often considered one of the most significant periods of African American cultural and intellectual achievements in the United States. Key Features of the Harlem Renaissance: Artistic and Literary Flourishing: creativity in literature, music, visual arts, and performing arts. African American artists, writers, musicians, and intellectuals contributed to a vibrant cultural scene. Music and Jazz: Jazz became a central element of the Harlem Renaissance, with musicians like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong gaining prominence. Jazz clubs and music venues in Harlem were key hubs for artistic expression. Visual Arts: The period saw the rise of African American visual artists like Aaron Douglas, who incorporated African themes and symbols into their work, contributing to the development of a unique African American artistic aesthetic. Intellectual and Political Impact: The Harlem Renaissance played a crucial role in challenging racial stereotypes and fostering a sense of pride in African American identity. It contributed to the emergence of a new black consciousness and influenced the broader Civil Rights Movement. The Great Migration: The movement was closely connected to the Great Migration, a large-scale migration of African Americans from the Southern United States to Northern cities. Impact on Popular Culture: The Harlem Renaissance had a lasting impact on American popular culture, influencing literature, music, and art. It challenged prevailing racial norms and paved the way for greater recognition of African American contributions to American society.

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The New Deal was a series of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States during the 1930s in response to the Great Depression. The Great Depression, which began in 1929, was a severe economic downturn marked by widespread unemployment, poverty, and economic hardship. The New Deal aimed to address the economic challenges and provide relief, recovery, and reform to the American people. Relief Programs: The New Deal included immediate relief measures to provide assistance to those suffering the most from the economic downturn. Programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) were established to create jobs and offer financial relief. Banking and Financial Reforms: The New Deal introduced banking reforms to stabilize the financial system. The Emergency Banking Act of 1933 was implemented to restore confidence in the banking sector. Social Security Act: Enacted in 1935, the Social Security Act established a system of old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, and aid to dependent children, providing a safety net for vulnerable individuals.

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- beat as rhythm (jazz, beat, swing...) - beat as beaten = defeated, but beating their way up The Beat Generation was a literary and cultural movement that emerged in the 1950s in the United States. It was characterized by a group of writers who rebelled against the conformity and materialism of mainstream society. The term "Beat" was used to convey a sense of being beaten down, exhausted, or beaten out of mainstream social norms. The movement had a profound impact on literature, music, and cultural attitudes, paving the way for the countercultural movements of the 1960s.

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20th-Century Labor Migration: In the early to mid-20th century, economic opportunities and labor demands in the U.S. attracted migrants from various Latin American countries. For example, Mexican laborers were recruited for agricultural work through programs like the Bracero Program during World War II. = The Bracero Program was a bilateral agreement between the United States and Mexico that allowed Mexican laborers (braceros) to work temporarily in the U.S. agricultural sector. The program, initiated during World War II and officially in place from 1942 to 1964, addressed a labor shortage in the U.S. caused by the war and sought to provide a legal framework for Mexican migrant workers.

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Internment camps in America were facilities where individuals, primarily of Japanese descent, were forcibly relocated and detained during World War II. The internment was a result of Executive Order by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The order authorized the forced relocation and internment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans, including both citizens and non-citizens, living on the West Coast of the United States.