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In 1886-87 the main goal of the Carlisle Indian School was for? (West)

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Assimilation of American Indians into U.S. culture

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How did Transcontinental Railroad affect the US in the late 1800s? (West)

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Contributed to rapid settlement and growths of towns in the west.

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What invention made it possible to build skyscrapers 1880s? (Gilded Age)

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Process of steel (Bessemer Process) to leave out

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What did the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 start? (Gilded Age)

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Increase nativism and anti-immigrant attitudes

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How did John D. Rockefeller’s oil monopoly effect business practices? (Gilded Age)

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Decrease competition

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Why were immigrants in the 1800s coming to the US? (Gilded Age)

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There were many job opportunities

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What era worked to stop child labor?

Progressive - Reform

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Progressive

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In 1895 what were the White Ribboners trying to contribute to US society? (Progressive - Reform)

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Achieve prohibition and women’s suffrage

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“Look before you eat”, how does quote affect the food industry? (Progressive - Reform)

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Fed. gov. regulates food industry to protect public health

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Why were the following Progressive Reforms passed? Merit System - Civil Service Exams (Progressive - Reform)

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Abuse of spoil system by political machines

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What was an important reason for the US to annex Hawaii? (Expansionism)

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Strategically located for military and business.

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How did Roosevelt Corollary (to Monroe Doctrine no foreign countries come to US) affect US role in the world? (Expansionism)

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Intervene in affairs of Western Hemisphere nations (Latin America)

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Give an example of cause and effect related to Spanish-American War 1898: (Expansionism)

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Cause: US acquires new territories in Caribbean and Pacific

Growth of US Commerce and influence

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What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania have in WWI? (WWI)

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US shifted opinion against Germany 128 Americans

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What did tanks accomplish during WWI? (WWI)

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Overcome trench warfare and stop stalemates

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What does Senator Henry Cabot Lodge express in his speech about his opinion on the Treaty of Versailles? (WWI) End of WWI

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Wants to protect US sovereignty in international relations

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What question can be raised by the Espionage and Sedition Acts during WWI? (WWI) NO NEGOTIATION ON US

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Can the govmt limit the constitutional rights of citizens during wartime - 1st speech

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What developed during the 1920’s that recognized African-Americans culturally?
1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War

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Harlem Renaissance

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How did Marcus Garvey’s achievements impact African-Americans in the early 1900’s?
1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War

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Promoted black cultural pride and economic independence

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What role in society was changed for women during the 1920s?

1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War

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Granted increased participation in the political process (vote)

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What was the result of the (CCC) Civilian Corps during the 1930’s?
1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War

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Federal government provided aid for people suffering unemployment

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How does the FDIC affects US citizens (federal deposit insurance corporation)?
1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War

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Protecting savings of bank customers during economic crisis

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What were 4 effects of the Great Depression?

1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War

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Stock Market Crash
Decline in corporate capital (money)
Increased protective tariffs (taxes)
Increased unemployment

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Why did the supreme court (judicial) oppose FDR’s bill in the 1930’s?
1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War

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FDR wanted to weaken the power of the judicial branch (supreme court) over the executive

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List 3 reasons for the Great Depression? | 1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War
Stock Market Crash (Collapse) Loss of Consumer Confidence Bank Failures
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Russia's war declaration on Japan and US Atomic Bomb was action to? 1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War
Force Japan to accept surrender terms unconditionally
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What did FDR's fireside chat speech mean when he said, "a day that will live in infamy" Pearl Harbor 1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War
Japanese aggression (attack) in the Pacific causes declaration of war against Japan
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What was the purpose of buying Victory Bonds on posters during WWII? 1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War
Encourage citizens to help pay for the war
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What were 2 economic effects of WWII on the Home Front? | 1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War
Increase number of women working | Increase income tax rates
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What did GI Bill provide for veterans? (Suburbs) | 1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War
Educational opportunities for veterans: Low interest loans
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What effect did rock-and-roll have on the US society? | 1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War
People were exposed to more diverse (different) musical styles
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What action was taken in response to Soviet Blockade to West Berlin? 1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War
Airlifting supplies to people in West Berlin
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How did the US respond to Sputnik I in 1957 by the Soviet Union? 1920s - Great Depression - WWII - 1950s - Cold War
Increased funding (money) for math and science education
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What was the primary reason for Pres. Truman's intervention in Korea?
Prevent spread of communism in Asia
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After Korea, Geneva Accords 1954, North and South Vietnam would not join alliances with outside parties-What did the US fear if there was a general election?
Communist leaders would win and take over countries
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What was Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez awarded for his actions in Vietnam?
Congressional Medal of Honor
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Why did gov. implement a draft during Vietnam War?
Provide military with additional man power
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In 1896 Plessy-v-Ferguson, "separate but equal" case affected?
Minorities not being allowed in white schools
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How did federal government address social injustices (discrimination) segregation?
Passed civil rights laws (legislation banning segregation in public places)
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What was the primary reason for school walkouts in LA 1960's
Raise awareness of (inefficient) unequal educational opportunities
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How did Black Panthers differ from MLK?
Used armed patrols to protect neighborhoods
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How did Civil Rights Movement impact the US?
Increased diversity in workplace
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How did Supreme Court decision of Sweat-v-Painter 1950s benefit minorities?
Set example (precedent) for Brown V Board of Education
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List 3 characteristics if the 2000's
Social Media Cell Phones 1st (minority) Afr. American Pres.
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What action did Congress take to help native plants and animals from extinction?
Endangered Species Act passed
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What was one of Nixon's goals in meeting with Chinese communists leader Mao Zadong?
Detente - Normalize relations between US and China
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How did the US respond to terrorist attack of 9/11
Sent troops to Afghanistan Support from NATO Passed USA PATRIOT ACT
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Why was Pres. Ronald Reagen criticized for Iran-Contra affair?
Reagan violated embargo by selling weapons to IRAN
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Why did Congress veto (override) the War Powers Resolution under President Nixon 1973
Congress wanted to override (VETO) pres. power to send US troops into armed conflict
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How did US gov. work to change gasoline shortages in 1970s?
Encouraged development of alternative fuel energy
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How did Sam Walton (Wal-Mart) benefit US economy?
Providing jobs in rural areas across the country
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What action was taken by Pres. Obama's administration?
Health care reforms
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How were rights formally obtained: Example - Suffrage?
Ratifying constitutional amendments
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What best prepares a citizen to vote?
Staying informed about issues
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What has been the effect of population growth on the physical environment?
Damage to Coastal ecosystems
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How has technology impacted the US?
Increased efficiency of workers and buisness
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New Orleans is surrounded by water but built below?
Levee system protects it from flooding
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Sending US TV shows to Russia is an example of?
Cultural Diffusion
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Why did Congress authorize the fedral gov. to set safety standards for new cars in 1966-68
Improve Life expectancy of consumers
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The PATRIOT ACT allowed unlimited investigation in search of terroristic activity after 9/11 Give a pro and con view:
PRO: Avert future attacks CON: Right to privacy lost
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What is meant by unalienable rights?
Rights that cannot be taken away
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Which action opposed civil rights advances that Reconstruction Amendments had promised?
Passage of Jim Crow Laws
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What would account for increased sale of cars between 1910-1930?
assembly line
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Alexis de Tocqueville believed that the individual is the sole judge of his own private interest, What did US gov. do to support his ideal?
Passed laws to protect individual (liberties) freedoms
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How was the following influenced US culture?: SCLC-National CHILD LABOR COMMITEE - STUDENT NON-Violent COMMITEE?
Supporting and implementing social reforms
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How has free enterprise system contributed to technological innovation?
Companies compete to make better products
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Why were vaccination programs developed in the 20th century?
Prevent outbreak of dangerous diseases

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