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Columbian Exchange

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Is a swap between New World and Europe. Cattle and other animals were sent to the New World. Crops such as Tomatoes, Corn and Potatoes were sent back tot eh Old World.

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Columbian Exchange

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Is a swap between New World and Europe. Cattle and other animals were sent to the New World. Crops such as Tomatoes, Corn and Potatoes were sent back tot eh Old World.

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Columbian Exchange

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Is a swap between New World and Europe. Cattle and other animals were sent to the New World. Crops such as Tomatoes, Corn and Potatoes were sent back tot eh Old World.

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Columbian Exchange

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Is a swap between New World and Europe. Cattle and other animals were sent to the New World. Crops such as Tomatoes, Corn and Potatoes were sent back tot eh Old World.

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Columbian Exchange

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Is a swap between New World and Europe. Cattle and other animals were sent to the New World. Crops such as Tomatoes, Corn and Potatoes were sent back tot eh Old World.

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Columbian Exchange

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Is a swap between New World and Europe. Cattle and other animals were sent to the New World. Crops such as Tomatoes, Corn and Potatoes were sent back tot eh Old World.

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Columbian Exchange

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Is a swap between New World and Europe. Cattle and other animals were sent to the New World. Crops such as Tomatoes, Corn and Potatoes were sent back tot eh Old World.

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Columbian Exchange

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Is a swap between New World and Europe. Cattle and other animals were sent to the New World. Crops such as Tomatoes, Corn and Potatoes were sent back tot eh Old World.

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Columbian Exchange

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Is a swap between New World and Europe. Cattle and other animals were sent to the New World. Crops such as Tomatoes, Corn and Potatoes were sent back tot eh Old World.

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Columbian Exchange

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Is a swap between New World and Europe. Cattle and other animals were sent to the New World. Crops such as Tomatoes, Corn and Potatoes were sent back tot eh Old World.

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Columbian Exchange

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Is a swap between New World and Europe. Cattle and other animals were sent to the New World. Crops such as Tomatoes, Corn and Potatoes were sent back tot eh Old World.

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Columbian Exchange

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Is a swap between New World and Europe. Cattle and other animals were sent to the New World. Crops such as Tomatoes, Corn and Potatoes were sent back tot eh Old World.

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Mercantilism

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An economic policy used by Great Britain in the 17th / 18th century in which GB gained power and wealth by having the colonies send GB large amounts of gold and silver AND creating a FAVORABLE balance of trade with the colonies (in other words the colonies didn’t get much in return from GB).

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Half-Way Covenant

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Puritans allowed the baptism of children of already baptized but NON-CONVERTED Puritans.

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Enlightenment

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An 18th century philosophy that stated that reason could be used to improve the human condition and embraced the idea of “natural rights” like life liberty & pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

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Deism

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The belief that God created the Universe and allows it operate according to the Laws of Nature. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson

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The 1st Great Awakening

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A wave of religious movements that took place in the 1730s & 40s.

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Republicanism / Republican Government

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Government based on the consent of the people.

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Separation of Powers

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Division of 3 branches of goverment into : Judicial, Legislative, Executive branches. Alexander Hamilton.

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Checks & Balances

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System that prevents any one branch of government from overpowering the other 2 branches.

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Judicial Review

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The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional based on precedent set in Marbury v Madison.

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American System

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Set of proposals championed by Henry Clay designed to unify the nation and strengthen the economy. It included: protective tariffs, national bank and a “internal improvements”.

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Internal Improvements

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A transportation system designed to unify the nation and increase economic growth.

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Cult of Domesticity / Republican Motherhood

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CoD: Refers to the the IDEAL role for women as wives and mothers.
RM: Is the IDEA that Wives and Mothers have a RESPONSIBILITY to raise the nation’s children to be virtuous citizens of the new American Republic.

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Trancendentalism

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The philosophy that believes life should be simple and celebrate the truth found in nature. Famous TDs Henry David Thoreau & Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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Perfectionism / Utopianism

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Belief that society can be a utopia, communities based on COOPERATION & MUTUAL RESPECT.

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2ND Great Awakening

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1800-1830. A wave of religious enthusiasm – famous for women pointing out the moral issues of slavery.

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Jacksonian Democracy

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Political movement that emphasized the greatness of the COMMON MAN, promoted universal WHITE MALE SUFFERAGE, NEPOTISM (appointment of political supporters to government positions), and opposition to PRIVILEDGED EASTERN ELITES.

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29
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Nullification

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A LEGAL POSITION that a STATE may take against a Federal Laws – deeming it unconstitutional at the state level – and therefore not enforceable at the state level by the federal government..

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Manifest Destiny

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19th Century belief that the US would continue to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

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Popular Sovereignty

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Gives new states the right to decide whether or not it would be a slave or free state. The 1st great test was in Kansas.

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Jim Crow Laws

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US laws mandating racial segregation against African Americans from 1875 - 1965.

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Social Gospel

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19th Century reform movement.
Christians have responsibility to confront social problems.
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34
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Gospel of Wealth

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The rich are the guardians of society’s wealth
They have a duty to serve society in humane ways
Andrew Carnegie main advocate

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Social Darwinism

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Belief that there is a NATURAL EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS by which the FITTEST WILL SURVIVE

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Frontier Thesis

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Argument by Fredrick Jackson Turner that frontier experience helped make American society more democratic

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New Immigrants

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1880-1924: Massive wave of immigrants that came to America. From England, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern & Southern Europe.

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Nativism

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Favoring the interests of Native Born People over those of Immigrants. the ‘KNOW NOTHINGS’ = 1st Nativist political party

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Muckrakers

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Early 20th Century Journalists who exposed illegal business practices, social injustices, & corrupt urban political “bosses”.

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Taylorism

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System of scientific management developme by Fredrick W. Taylor. Sought to develop a disciplined labor force by eliminating wasted MOTION.

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Vertical Integration

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Happens when a company controls PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION of its PRODUCTS

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Horizontal Integration

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Happens when one company gains control over other companies that produce the same product.

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Hoovervilles

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Slums (shanty towns) inhabited by homeless people during the Great Depression

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Laissez Faire Economics

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Economic philosophy

Economic activities should be free of Government interference, regulations, restraint

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45
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Isolationism

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US Foreign Policy
Called for Americans to avoid entangling political alliances
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Containment

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US Cold War foreign policy designed to contain or block the spread of Soviet political influence

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McCarthyism

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Making public accusations of disloyalty (traitor”ism”) without any supporting evidence (witch hunt)
Sen. McCarthy claimed Communists had infiltrated US government agencies causing an outbreak of national paranoia.

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Domino Theory

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Political belief that if one country falls to Communism then its neighbors will also fall to Communism

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Massive Retaliation

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Military doctrine by President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that, in the event of an attack by a hostile power, the US would retaliate with massive force including nuclear weapons.

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50
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Black Power

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1960s political movement by African Americans
Establishes control over their political and economic lives.
Key advocates: Macolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Huey Newton.

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51
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Hawks & Doves

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Hawks: supported US involvement in Vietnam War
Believed US force increases to win war
Doves: opposed Vietnam War
Believed US forces should be withdrawn

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52
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Détente

A

Relaxation of tensions between US & USSR
Introduced by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger & President Richard Nixon
Ex: SALT - Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Expanded trade with the USSR
President Nixon’s trips to China & Russia

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53
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Reaganomics

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Economic policies of President Ronald Reagan
Supply Side Economics to stimulate economy
Deregulation of Businesses, Reducing Corporate Tax Rates, Lowering Federal Tax rates for Upper & Middle income Americans

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54
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Mercantilism

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An economic policy used by Great Britain in the 17th / 18th century in which GB gained power and wealth by having the colonies send GB large amounts of gold and silver AND creating a FAVORABLE balance of trade with the colonies (in other words the colonies didn’t get much in return from GB).

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55
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Half-Way Covenant

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Puritans allowed the baptism of children of already baptized but NON-CONVERTED Puritans.

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56
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Enlightenment

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An 18th century philosophy that stated that reason could be used to improve the human condition and embraced the idea of “natural rights” like life liberty & pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

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57
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Deism

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The belief that God created the Universe and allows it operate according to the Laws of Nature. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson

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58
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The 1st Great Awakening

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A wave of religious movements that took place in the 1730s & 40s.

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59
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Republicanism / Republican Government

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Government based on the consent of the people.

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60
Q

Separation of Powers

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Division of 3 branches of goverment into : Judicial, Legislative, Executive branches. Alexander Hamilton.

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61
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Checks & Balances

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System that prevents any one branch of government from overpowering the other 2 branches.

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62
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Judicial Review

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The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional based on precedent set in Marbury v Madison.

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63
Q

American System

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Set of proposals championed by Henry Clay designed to unify the nation and strengthen the economy. It included: protective tariffs, national bank and a “internal improvements”.

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64
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Internal Improvements

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A transportation system designed to unify the nation and increase economic growth.

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65
Q

Cult of Domesticity / Republican Motherhood

A

CoD: Refers to the the IDEAL role for women as wives and mothers.
RM: Is the IDEA that Wives and Mothers have a RESPONSIBILITY to raise the nation’s children to be virtuous citizens of the new American Republic.

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66
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Trancendentalism

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The philosophy that believes life should be simple and celebrate the truth found in nature. Famous TDs Henry David Thoreau & Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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67
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Perfectionism / Utopianism

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Belief that society can be a utopia, communities based on COOPERATION & MUTUAL RESPECT.

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68
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2ND Great Awakening

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1800-1830. A wave of religious enthusiasm – famous for women pointing out the moral issues of slavery.

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69
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Jacksonian Democracy

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Political movement that emphasized the greatness of the COMMON MAN, promoted universal WHITE MALE SUFFERAGE, NEPOTISM (appointment of political supporters to government positions), and opposition to PRIVILEDGED EASTERN ELITES.

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70
Q

Nullification

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A LEGAL POSITION that a STATE may take against a Federal Laws – deeming it unconstitutional at the state level – and therefore not enforceable at the state level by the federal government..

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71
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Manifest Destiny

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19th Century belief that the US would continue to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

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72
Q

Popular Sovereignty

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Gives new states the right to decide whether or not it would be a slave or free state. The 1st great test was in Kansas.

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73
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Jim Crow Laws

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US laws mandating racial segregation against African Americans from 1875 - 1965.

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74
Q

Social Gospel

A

19th Century reform movement.
Christians have responsibility to confront social problems.
ex: Poverty

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75
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Gospel of Wealth

A

The rich are the guardians of society’s wealth
They have a duty to serve society in humane ways
Andrew Carnegie main advocate

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76
Q

Social Darwinism

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Belief that there is a NATURAL EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS by which the FITTEST WILL SURVIVE

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77
Q

Frontier Thesis

A

Argument by Fredrick Jackson Turner that frontier experience helped make American society more democratic

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78
Q

New Immigrants

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1880-1924: Massive wave of immigrants that came to America. From England, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern & Southern Europe.

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79
Q

Nativism

A

Favoring the interests of Native Born People over those of Immigrants. the ‘KNOW NOTHINGS’ = 1st Nativist political party

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80
Q

Muckrakers

A

Early 20th Century Journalists who exposed illegal business practices, social injustices, & corrupt urban political “bosses”.

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81
Q

Taylorism

A

System of scientific management developme by Fredrick W. Taylor. Sought to develop a disciplined labor force by eliminating wasted MOTION.

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82
Q

Vertical Integration

A

Happens when a company controls PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION of its PRODUCTS

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83
Q

Horizontal Integration

A

Happens when one company gains control over other companies that produce the same product.

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84
Q

Hoovervilles

A

Slums (shanty towns) inhabited by homeless people during the Great Depression

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85
Q

Laissez Faire Economics

A

Economic philosophy

Economic activities should be free of Government interference, regulations, restraint

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86
Q

Isolationism

A

US Foreign Policy
Called for Americans to avoid entangling political alliances
ex: Neutrality Acts of the 1930s

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87
Q

Containment

A

US Cold War foreign policy designed to contain or block the spread of Soviet political influence

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88
Q

McCarthyism

A

Making public accusations of disloyalty (traitor”ism”) without any supporting evidence (witch hunt)
Sen. McCarthy claimed Communists had infiltrated US government agencies causing an outbreak of national paranoia.

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89
Q

Domino Theory

A

Political belief that if one country falls to Communism then its neighbors will also fall to Communism

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90
Q

Massive Retaliation

A

Military doctrine by President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that, in the event of an attack by a hostile power, the US would retaliate with massive force including nuclear weapons.

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91
Q

Black Power

A

1960s political movement by African Americans
Establishes control over their political and economic lives.
Key advocates: Macolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Huey Newton.

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92
Q

Hawks & Doves

A

Hawks: supported US involvement in Vietnam War
Believed US force increases to win war
Doves: opposed Vietnam War
Believed US forces should be withdrawn

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93
Q

Détente

A

Relaxation of tensions between US & USSR
Introduced by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger & President Richard Nixon
Ex: SALT - Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Expanded trade with the USSR
President Nixon’s trips to China & Russia

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94
Q

Reaganomics

A

Economic policies of President Ronald Reagan
Supply Side Economics to stimulate economy
Deregulation of Businesses, Reducing Corporate Tax Rates, Lowering Federal Tax rates for Upper & Middle income Americans

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95
Q

Mercantilism

A

An economic policy used by Great Britain in the 17th / 18th century in which GB gained power and wealth by having the colonies send GB large amounts of gold and silver AND creating a FAVORABLE balance of trade with the colonies (in other words the colonies didn’t get much in return from GB).

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96
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Half-Way Covenant

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Puritans allowed the baptism of children of already baptized but NON-CONVERTED Puritans.

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97
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Enlightenment

A

An 18th century philosophy that stated that reason could be used to improve the human condition and embraced the idea of “natural rights” like life liberty & pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

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98
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Deism

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The belief that God created the Universe and allows it operate according to the Laws of Nature. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson

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99
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The 1st Great Awakening

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A wave of religious movements that took place in the 1730s & 40s.

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100
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Republicanism / Republican Government

A

Government based on the consent of the people.

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101
Q

Separation of Powers

A

Division of 3 branches of goverment into : Judicial, Legislative, Executive branches. Alexander Hamilton.

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102
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Checks & Balances

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System that prevents any one branch of government from overpowering the other 2 branches.

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103
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Judicial Review

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The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional based on precedent set in Marbury v Madison.

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American System

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Set of proposals championed by Henry Clay designed to unify the nation and strengthen the economy. It included: protective tariffs, national bank and a “internal improvements”.

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105
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Internal Improvements

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A transportation system designed to unify the nation and increase economic growth.

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106
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Cult of Domesticity / Republican Motherhood

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CoD: Refers to the the IDEAL role for women as wives and mothers.
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107
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Trancendentalism

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The philosophy that believes life should be simple and celebrate the truth found in nature. Famous TDs Henry David Thoreau & Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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108
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Perfectionism / Utopianism

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Belief that society can be a utopia, communities based on COOPERATION & MUTUAL RESPECT.

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109
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2ND Great Awakening

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1800-1830. A wave of religious enthusiasm – famous for women pointing out the moral issues of slavery.

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110
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Jacksonian Democracy

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Political movement that emphasized the greatness of the COMMON MAN, promoted universal WHITE MALE SUFFERAGE, NEPOTISM (appointment of political supporters to government positions), and opposition to PRIVILEDGED EASTERN ELITES.

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111
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Nullification

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A LEGAL POSITION that a STATE may take against a Federal Laws – deeming it unconstitutional at the state level – and therefore not enforceable at the state level by the federal government..

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112
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Manifest Destiny

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19th Century belief that the US would continue to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

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113
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Popular Sovereignty

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114
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Jim Crow Laws

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US laws mandating racial segregation against African Americans from 1875 - 1965.

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115
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Social Gospel

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19th Century reform movement.
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116
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Gospel of Wealth

A

The rich are the guardians of society’s wealth
They have a duty to serve society in humane ways
Andrew Carnegie main advocate

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117
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Social Darwinism

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Belief that there is a NATURAL EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS by which the FITTEST WILL SURVIVE

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118
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Frontier Thesis

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Argument by Fredrick Jackson Turner that frontier experience helped make American society more democratic

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119
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New Immigrants

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1880-1924: Massive wave of immigrants that came to America. From England, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern & Southern Europe.

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120
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Nativism

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Favoring the interests of Native Born People over those of Immigrants. the ‘KNOW NOTHINGS’ = 1st Nativist political party

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121
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Muckrakers

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Early 20th Century Journalists who exposed illegal business practices, social injustices, & corrupt urban political “bosses”.

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122
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Taylorism

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System of scientific management developme by Fredrick W. Taylor. Sought to develop a disciplined labor force by eliminating wasted MOTION.

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123
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Vertical Integration

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Happens when a company controls PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION of its PRODUCTS

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124
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Horizontal Integration

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Happens when one company gains control over other companies that produce the same product.

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125
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Hoovervilles

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Slums (shanty towns) inhabited by homeless people during the Great Depression

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126
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Laissez Faire Economics

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Economic philosophy

Economic activities should be free of Government interference, regulations, restraint

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127
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Isolationism

A

US Foreign Policy
Called for Americans to avoid entangling political alliances
ex: Neutrality Acts of the 1930s

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128
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Containment

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US Cold War foreign policy designed to contain or block the spread of Soviet political influence

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129
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McCarthyism

A

Making public accusations of disloyalty (traitor”ism”) without any supporting evidence (witch hunt)
Sen. McCarthy claimed Communists had infiltrated US government agencies causing an outbreak of national paranoia.

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130
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Domino Theory

A

Political belief that if one country falls to Communism then its neighbors will also fall to Communism

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131
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Massive Retaliation

A

Military doctrine by President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that, in the event of an attack by a hostile power, the US would retaliate with massive force including nuclear weapons.

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132
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Black Power

A

1960s political movement by African Americans
Establishes control over their political and economic lives.
Key advocates: Macolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Huey Newton.

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133
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Hawks & Doves

A

Hawks: supported US involvement in Vietnam War
Believed US force increases to win war
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Believed US forces should be withdrawn

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134
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Détente

A

Relaxation of tensions between US & USSR
Introduced by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger & President Richard Nixon
Ex: SALT - Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Expanded trade with the USSR
President Nixon’s trips to China & Russia

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135
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Reaganomics

A

Economic policies of President Ronald Reagan
Supply Side Economics to stimulate economy
Deregulation of Businesses, Reducing Corporate Tax Rates, Lowering Federal Tax rates for Upper & Middle income Americans

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136
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Mercantilism

A

An economic policy used by Great Britain in the 17th / 18th century in which GB gained power and wealth by having the colonies send GB large amounts of gold and silver AND creating a FAVORABLE balance of trade with the colonies (in other words the colonies didn’t get much in return from GB).

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137
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Half-Way Covenant

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Puritans allowed the baptism of children of already baptized but NON-CONVERTED Puritans.

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138
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Enlightenment

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An 18th century philosophy that stated that reason could be used to improve the human condition and embraced the idea of “natural rights” like life liberty & pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

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139
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Deism

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The belief that God created the Universe and allows it operate according to the Laws of Nature. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson

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140
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The 1st Great Awakening

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A wave of religious movements that took place in the 1730s & 40s.

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141
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Republicanism / Republican Government

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Government based on the consent of the people.

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142
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Separation of Powers

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Division of 3 branches of goverment into : Judicial, Legislative, Executive branches. Alexander Hamilton.

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143
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Checks & Balances

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System that prevents any one branch of government from overpowering the other 2 branches.

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144
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Judicial Review

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The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional based on precedent set in Marbury v Madison.

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145
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American System

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Set of proposals championed by Henry Clay designed to unify the nation and strengthen the economy. It included: protective tariffs, national bank and a “internal improvements”.

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146
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Internal Improvements

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A transportation system designed to unify the nation and increase economic growth.

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147
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Cult of Domesticity / Republican Motherhood

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CoD: Refers to the the IDEAL role for women as wives and mothers.
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148
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Trancendentalism

A

The philosophy that believes life should be simple and celebrate the truth found in nature. Famous TDs Henry David Thoreau & Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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149
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Perfectionism / Utopianism

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Belief that society can be a utopia, communities based on COOPERATION & MUTUAL RESPECT.

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150
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2ND Great Awakening

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1800-1830. A wave of religious enthusiasm – famous for women pointing out the moral issues of slavery.

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151
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Jacksonian Democracy

A

Political movement that emphasized the greatness of the COMMON MAN, promoted universal WHITE MALE SUFFERAGE, NEPOTISM (appointment of political supporters to government positions), and opposition to PRIVILEDGED EASTERN ELITES.

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152
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Nullification

A

A LEGAL POSITION that a STATE may take against a Federal Laws – deeming it unconstitutional at the state level – and therefore not enforceable at the state level by the federal government..

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153
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Manifest Destiny

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19th Century belief that the US would continue to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

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154
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Popular Sovereignty

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155
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Jim Crow Laws

A

US laws mandating racial segregation against African Americans from 1875 - 1965.

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156
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Social Gospel

A

19th Century reform movement.
Christians have responsibility to confront social problems.
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157
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Gospel of Wealth

A

The rich are the guardians of society’s wealth
They have a duty to serve society in humane ways
Andrew Carnegie main advocate

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158
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Social Darwinism

A

Belief that there is a NATURAL EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS by which the FITTEST WILL SURVIVE

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159
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Frontier Thesis

A

Argument by Fredrick Jackson Turner that frontier experience helped make American society more democratic

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160
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New Immigrants

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1880-1924: Massive wave of immigrants that came to America. From England, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern & Southern Europe.

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161
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Nativism

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Favoring the interests of Native Born People over those of Immigrants. the ‘KNOW NOTHINGS’ = 1st Nativist political party

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162
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Muckrakers

A

Early 20th Century Journalists who exposed illegal business practices, social injustices, & corrupt urban political “bosses”.

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163
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Taylorism

A

System of scientific management developme by Fredrick W. Taylor. Sought to develop a disciplined labor force by eliminating wasted MOTION.

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164
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Vertical Integration

A

Happens when a company controls PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION of its PRODUCTS

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165
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Horizontal Integration

A

Happens when one company gains control over other companies that produce the same product.

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166
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Hoovervilles

A

Slums (shanty towns) inhabited by homeless people during the Great Depression

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167
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Laissez Faire Economics

A

Economic philosophy

Economic activities should be free of Government interference, regulations, restraint

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168
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Isolationism

A

US Foreign Policy
Called for Americans to avoid entangling political alliances
ex: Neutrality Acts of the 1930s

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169
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Containment

A

US Cold War foreign policy designed to contain or block the spread of Soviet political influence

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170
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McCarthyism

A

Making public accusations of disloyalty (traitor”ism”) without any supporting evidence (witch hunt)
Sen. McCarthy claimed Communists had infiltrated US government agencies causing an outbreak of national paranoia.

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171
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Domino Theory

A

Political belief that if one country falls to Communism then its neighbors will also fall to Communism

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172
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Massive Retaliation

A

Military doctrine by President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that, in the event of an attack by a hostile power, the US would retaliate with massive force including nuclear weapons.

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173
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Black Power

A

1960s political movement by African Americans
Establishes control over their political and economic lives.
Key advocates: Macolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Huey Newton.

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174
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Hawks & Doves

A

Hawks: supported US involvement in Vietnam War
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Believed US forces should be withdrawn

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175
Q

Détente

A

Relaxation of tensions between US & USSR
Introduced by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger & President Richard Nixon
Ex: SALT - Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Expanded trade with the USSR
President Nixon’s trips to China & Russia

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176
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Reaganomics

A

Economic policies of President Ronald Reagan
Supply Side Economics to stimulate economy
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177
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Mercantilism

A

An economic policy used by Great Britain in the 17th / 18th century in which GB gained power and wealth by having the colonies send GB large amounts of gold and silver AND creating a FAVORABLE balance of trade with the colonies (in other words the colonies didn’t get much in return from GB).

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178
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Half-Way Covenant

A

Puritans allowed the baptism of children of already baptized but NON-CONVERTED Puritans.

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179
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Enlightenment

A

An 18th century philosophy that stated that reason could be used to improve the human condition and embraced the idea of “natural rights” like life liberty & pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

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180
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Deism

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The belief that God created the Universe and allows it operate according to the Laws of Nature. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson

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181
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The 1st Great Awakening

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A wave of religious movements that took place in the 1730s & 40s.

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182
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Republicanism / Republican Government

A

Government based on the consent of the people.

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183
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Separation of Powers

A

Division of 3 branches of goverment into : Judicial, Legislative, Executive branches. Alexander Hamilton.

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184
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Checks & Balances

A

System that prevents any one branch of government from overpowering the other 2 branches.

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185
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Judicial Review

A

The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional based on precedent set in Marbury v Madison.

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186
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American System

A

Set of proposals championed by Henry Clay designed to unify the nation and strengthen the economy. It included: protective tariffs, national bank and a “internal improvements”.

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187
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Internal Improvements

A

A transportation system designed to unify the nation and increase economic growth.

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188
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Cult of Domesticity / Republican Motherhood

A

CoD: Refers to the the IDEAL role for women as wives and mothers.
RM: Is the IDEA that Wives and Mothers have a RESPONSIBILITY to raise the nation’s children to be virtuous citizens of the new American Republic.

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189
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Trancendentalism

A

The philosophy that believes life should be simple and celebrate the truth found in nature. Famous TDs Henry David Thoreau & Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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190
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Perfectionism / Utopianism

A

Belief that society can be a utopia, communities based on COOPERATION & MUTUAL RESPECT.

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191
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2ND Great Awakening

A

1800-1830. A wave of religious enthusiasm – famous for women pointing out the moral issues of slavery.

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192
Q

Jacksonian Democracy

A

Political movement that emphasized the greatness of the COMMON MAN, promoted universal WHITE MALE SUFFERAGE, NEPOTISM (appointment of political supporters to government positions), and opposition to PRIVILEDGED EASTERN ELITES.

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193
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Nullification

A

A LEGAL POSITION that a STATE may take against a Federal Laws – deeming it unconstitutional at the state level – and therefore not enforceable at the state level by the federal government..

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194
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Manifest Destiny

A

19th Century belief that the US would continue to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

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195
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Popular Sovereignty

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196
Q

Jim Crow Laws

A

US laws mandating racial segregation against African Americans from 1875 - 1965.

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197
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Social Gospel

A

19th Century reform movement.
Christians have responsibility to confront social problems.
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198
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Gospel of Wealth

A

The rich are the guardians of society’s wealth
They have a duty to serve society in humane ways
Andrew Carnegie main advocate

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199
Q

Social Darwinism

A

Belief that there is a NATURAL EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS by which the FITTEST WILL SURVIVE

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200
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Frontier Thesis

A

Argument by Fredrick Jackson Turner that frontier experience helped make American society more democratic

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201
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New Immigrants

A

1880-1924: Massive wave of immigrants that came to America. From England, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern & Southern Europe.

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202
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Nativism

A

Favoring the interests of Native Born People over those of Immigrants. the ‘KNOW NOTHINGS’ = 1st Nativist political party

203
Q

Muckrakers

A

Early 20th Century Journalists who exposed illegal business practices, social injustices, & corrupt urban political “bosses”.

204
Q

Taylorism

A

System of scientific management developme by Fredrick W. Taylor. Sought to develop a disciplined labor force by eliminating wasted MOTION.

205
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Vertical Integration

A

Happens when a company controls PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION of its PRODUCTS

206
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Horizontal Integration

A

Happens when one company gains control over other companies that produce the same product.

207
Q

Hoovervilles

A

Slums (shanty towns) inhabited by homeless people during the Great Depression

208
Q

Laissez Faire Economics

A

Economic philosophy

Economic activities should be free of Government interference, regulations, restraint

209
Q

Isolationism

A

US Foreign Policy
Called for Americans to avoid entangling political alliances
ex: Neutrality Acts of the 1930s

210
Q

Containment

A

US Cold War foreign policy designed to contain or block the spread of Soviet political influence

211
Q

McCarthyism

A

Making public accusations of disloyalty (traitor”ism”) without any supporting evidence (witch hunt)
Sen. McCarthy claimed Communists had infiltrated US government agencies causing an outbreak of national paranoia.

212
Q

Domino Theory

A

Political belief that if one country falls to Communism then its neighbors will also fall to Communism

213
Q

Massive Retaliation

A

Military doctrine by President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that, in the event of an attack by a hostile power, the US would retaliate with massive force including nuclear weapons.

214
Q

Black Power

A

1960s political movement by African Americans
Establishes control over their political and economic lives.
Key advocates: Macolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Huey Newton.

215
Q

Hawks & Doves

A

Hawks: supported US involvement in Vietnam War
Believed US force increases to win war
Doves: opposed Vietnam War
Believed US forces should be withdrawn

216
Q

Détente

A

Relaxation of tensions between US & USSR
Introduced by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger & President Richard Nixon
Ex: SALT - Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Expanded trade with the USSR
President Nixon’s trips to China & Russia

217
Q

Reaganomics

A

Economic policies of President Ronald Reagan
Supply Side Economics to stimulate economy
Deregulation of Businesses, Reducing Corporate Tax Rates, Lowering Federal Tax rates for Upper & Middle income Americans

218
Q

Mercantilism

A

An economic policy used by Great Britain in the 17th / 18th century in which GB gained power and wealth by having the colonies send GB large amounts of gold and silver AND creating a FAVORABLE balance of trade with the colonies (in other words the colonies didn’t get much in return from GB).

219
Q

Half-Way Covenant

A

Puritans allowed the baptism of children of already baptized but NON-CONVERTED Puritans.

220
Q

Enlightenment

A

An 18th century philosophy that stated that reason could be used to improve the human condition and embraced the idea of “natural rights” like life liberty & pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

221
Q

Deism

A

The belief that God created the Universe and allows it operate according to the Laws of Nature. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson

222
Q

The 1st Great Awakening

A

A wave of religious movements that took place in the 1730s & 40s.

223
Q

Republicanism / Republican Government

A

Government based on the consent of the people.

224
Q

Separation of Powers

A

Division of 3 branches of goverment into : Judicial, Legislative, Executive branches. Alexander Hamilton.

225
Q

Checks & Balances

A

System that prevents any one branch of government from overpowering the other 2 branches.

226
Q

Judicial Review

A

The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional based on precedent set in Marbury v Madison.

227
Q

American System

A

Set of proposals championed by Henry Clay designed to unify the nation and strengthen the economy. It included: protective tariffs, national bank and a “internal improvements”.

228
Q

Internal Improvements

A

A transportation system designed to unify the nation and increase economic growth.

229
Q

Cult of Domesticity / Republican Motherhood

A

CoD: Refers to the the IDEAL role for women as wives and mothers.
RM: Is the IDEA that Wives and Mothers have a RESPONSIBILITY to raise the nation’s children to be virtuous citizens of the new American Republic.

230
Q

Trancendentalism

A

The philosophy that believes life should be simple and celebrate the truth found in nature. Famous TDs Henry David Thoreau & Ralph Waldo Emerson.

231
Q

Perfectionism / Utopianism

A

Belief that society can be a utopia, communities based on COOPERATION & MUTUAL RESPECT.

232
Q

2ND Great Awakening

A

1800-1830. A wave of religious enthusiasm – famous for women pointing out the moral issues of slavery.

233
Q

Jacksonian Democracy

A

Political movement that emphasized the greatness of the COMMON MAN, promoted universal WHITE MALE SUFFERAGE, NEPOTISM (appointment of political supporters to government positions), and opposition to PRIVILEDGED EASTERN ELITES.

234
Q

Nullification

A

A LEGAL POSITION that a STATE may take against a Federal Laws – deeming it unconstitutional at the state level – and therefore not enforceable at the state level by the federal government..

235
Q

Manifest Destiny

A

19th Century belief that the US would continue to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

236
Q

Popular Sovereignty

A

Gives new states the right to decide whether or not it would be a slave or free state. The 1st great test was in Kansas.

237
Q

Jim Crow Laws

A

US laws mandating racial segregation against African Americans from 1875 - 1965.

238
Q

Social Gospel

A

19th Century reform movement.
Christians have responsibility to confront social problems.
ex: Poverty

239
Q

Gospel of Wealth

A

The rich are the guardians of society’s wealth
They have a duty to serve society in humane ways
Andrew Carnegie main advocate

240
Q

Social Darwinism

A

Belief that there is a NATURAL EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS by which the FITTEST WILL SURVIVE

241
Q

Frontier Thesis

A

Argument by Fredrick Jackson Turner that frontier experience helped make American society more democratic

242
Q

New Immigrants

A

1880-1924: Massive wave of immigrants that came to America. From England, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern & Southern Europe.

243
Q

Nativism

A

Favoring the interests of Native Born People over those of Immigrants. the ‘KNOW NOTHINGS’ = 1st Nativist political party

244
Q

Muckrakers

A

Early 20th Century Journalists who exposed illegal business practices, social injustices, & corrupt urban political “bosses”.

245
Q

Taylorism

A

System of scientific management developme by Fredrick W. Taylor. Sought to develop a disciplined labor force by eliminating wasted MOTION.

246
Q

Vertical Integration

A

Happens when a company controls PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION of its PRODUCTS

247
Q

Horizontal Integration

A

Happens when one company gains control over other companies that produce the same product.

248
Q

Hoovervilles

A

Slums (shanty towns) inhabited by homeless people during the Great Depression

249
Q

Laissez Faire Economics

A

Economic philosophy

Economic activities should be free of Government interference, regulations, restraint

250
Q

Isolationism

A

US Foreign Policy
Called for Americans to avoid entangling political alliances
ex: Neutrality Acts of the 1930s

251
Q

Containment

A

US Cold War foreign policy designed to contain or block the spread of Soviet political influence

252
Q

McCarthyism

A

Making public accusations of disloyalty (traitor”ism”) without any supporting evidence (witch hunt)
Sen. McCarthy claimed Communists had infiltrated US government agencies causing an outbreak of national paranoia.

253
Q

Domino Theory

A

Political belief that if one country falls to Communism then its neighbors will also fall to Communism

254
Q

Massive Retaliation

A

Military doctrine by President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that, in the event of an attack by a hostile power, the US would retaliate with massive force including nuclear weapons.

255
Q

Black Power

A

1960s political movement by African Americans
Establishes control over their political and economic lives.
Key advocates: Macolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Huey Newton.

256
Q

Hawks & Doves

A

Hawks: supported US involvement in Vietnam War
Believed US force increases to win war
Doves: opposed Vietnam War
Believed US forces should be withdrawn

257
Q

Détente

A

Relaxation of tensions between US & USSR
Introduced by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger & President Richard Nixon
Ex: SALT - Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Expanded trade with the USSR
President Nixon’s trips to China & Russia

258
Q

Reaganomics

A

Economic policies of President Ronald Reagan
Supply Side Economics to stimulate economy
Deregulation of Businesses, Reducing Corporate Tax Rates, Lowering Federal Tax rates for Upper & Middle income Americans

259
Q

Mercantilism

A

An economic policy used by Great Britain in the 17th / 18th century in which GB gained power and wealth by having the colonies send GB large amounts of gold and silver AND creating a FAVORABLE balance of trade with the colonies (in other words the colonies didn’t get much in return from GB).

260
Q

Half-Way Covenant

A

Puritans allowed the baptism of children of already baptized but NON-CONVERTED Puritans.

261
Q

Enlightenment

A

An 18th century philosophy that stated that reason could be used to improve the human condition and embraced the idea of “natural rights” like life liberty & pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

262
Q

Deism

A

The belief that God created the Universe and allows it operate according to the Laws of Nature. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson

263
Q

The 1st Great Awakening

A

A wave of religious movements that took place in the 1730s & 40s.

264
Q

Republicanism / Republican Government

A

Government based on the consent of the people.

265
Q

Separation of Powers

A

Division of 3 branches of goverment into : Judicial, Legislative, Executive branches. Alexander Hamilton.

266
Q

Checks & Balances

A

System that prevents any one branch of government from overpowering the other 2 branches.

267
Q

Judicial Review

A

The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional based on precedent set in Marbury v Madison.

268
Q

American System

A

Set of proposals championed by Henry Clay designed to unify the nation and strengthen the economy. It included: protective tariffs, national bank and a “internal improvements”.

269
Q

Internal Improvements

A

A transportation system designed to unify the nation and increase economic growth.

270
Q

Cult of Domesticity / Republican Motherhood

A

CoD: Refers to the the IDEAL role for women as wives and mothers.
RM: Is the IDEA that Wives and Mothers have a RESPONSIBILITY to raise the nation’s children to be virtuous citizens of the new American Republic.

271
Q

Trancendentalism

A

The philosophy that believes life should be simple and celebrate the truth found in nature. Famous TDs Henry David Thoreau & Ralph Waldo Emerson.

272
Q

Perfectionism / Utopianism

A

Belief that society can be a utopia, communities based on COOPERATION & MUTUAL RESPECT.

273
Q

2ND Great Awakening

A

1800-1830. A wave of religious enthusiasm – famous for women pointing out the moral issues of slavery.

274
Q

Jacksonian Democracy

A

Political movement that emphasized the greatness of the COMMON MAN, promoted universal WHITE MALE SUFFERAGE, NEPOTISM (appointment of political supporters to government positions), and opposition to PRIVILEDGED EASTERN ELITES.

275
Q

Nullification

A

A LEGAL POSITION that a STATE may take against a Federal Laws – deeming it unconstitutional at the state level – and therefore not enforceable at the state level by the federal government..

276
Q

Manifest Destiny

A

19th Century belief that the US would continue to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

277
Q

Popular Sovereignty

A

Gives new states the right to decide whether or not it would be a slave or free state. The 1st great test was in Kansas.

278
Q

Jim Crow Laws

A

US laws mandating racial segregation against African Americans from 1875 - 1965.

279
Q

Social Gospel

A

19th Century reform movement.
Christians have responsibility to confront social problems.
ex: Poverty

280
Q

Gospel of Wealth

A

The rich are the guardians of society’s wealth
They have a duty to serve society in humane ways
Andrew Carnegie main advocate

281
Q

Social Darwinism

A

Belief that there is a NATURAL EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS by which the FITTEST WILL SURVIVE

282
Q

Frontier Thesis

A

Argument by Fredrick Jackson Turner that frontier experience helped make American society more democratic

283
Q

New Immigrants

A

1880-1924: Massive wave of immigrants that came to America. From England, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern & Southern Europe.

284
Q

Nativism

A

Favoring the interests of Native Born People over those of Immigrants. the ‘KNOW NOTHINGS’ = 1st Nativist political party

285
Q

Muckrakers

A

Early 20th Century Journalists who exposed illegal business practices, social injustices, & corrupt urban political “bosses”.

286
Q

Taylorism

A

System of scientific management developme by Fredrick W. Taylor. Sought to develop a disciplined labor force by eliminating wasted MOTION.

287
Q

Vertical Integration

A

Happens when a company controls PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION of its PRODUCTS

288
Q

Horizontal Integration

A

Happens when one company gains control over other companies that produce the same product.

289
Q

Hoovervilles

A

Slums (shanty towns) inhabited by homeless people during the Great Depression

290
Q

Laissez Faire Economics

A

Economic philosophy

Economic activities should be free of Government interference, regulations, restraint

291
Q

Isolationism

A

US Foreign Policy
Called for Americans to avoid entangling political alliances
ex: Neutrality Acts of the 1930s

292
Q

Containment

A

US Cold War foreign policy designed to contain or block the spread of Soviet political influence

293
Q

McCarthyism

A

Making public accusations of disloyalty (traitor”ism”) without any supporting evidence (witch hunt)
Sen. McCarthy claimed Communists had infiltrated US government agencies causing an outbreak of national paranoia.

294
Q

Domino Theory

A

Political belief that if one country falls to Communism then its neighbors will also fall to Communism

295
Q

Massive Retaliation

A

Military doctrine by President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that, in the event of an attack by a hostile power, the US would retaliate with massive force including nuclear weapons.

296
Q

Black Power

A

1960s political movement by African Americans
Establishes control over their political and economic lives.
Key advocates: Macolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Huey Newton.

297
Q

Hawks & Doves

A

Hawks: supported US involvement in Vietnam War
Believed US force increases to win war
Doves: opposed Vietnam War
Believed US forces should be withdrawn

298
Q

Détente

A

Relaxation of tensions between US & USSR
Introduced by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger & President Richard Nixon
Ex: SALT - Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Expanded trade with the USSR
President Nixon’s trips to China & Russia

299
Q

Reaganomics

A

Economic policies of President Ronald Reagan
Supply Side Economics to stimulate economy
Deregulation of Businesses, Reducing Corporate Tax Rates, Lowering Federal Tax rates for Upper & Middle income Americans

300
Q

Mercantilism

A

An economic policy used by Great Britain in the 17th / 18th century in which GB gained power and wealth by having the colonies send GB large amounts of gold and silver AND creating a FAVORABLE balance of trade with the colonies (in other words the colonies didn’t get much in return from GB).

301
Q

Half-Way Covenant

A

Puritans allowed the baptism of children of already baptized but NON-CONVERTED Puritans.

302
Q

Enlightenment

A

An 18th century philosophy that stated that reason could be used to improve the human condition and embraced the idea of “natural rights” like life liberty & pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

303
Q

Deism

A

The belief that God created the Universe and allows it operate according to the Laws of Nature. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson

304
Q

The 1st Great Awakening

A

A wave of religious movements that took place in the 1730s & 40s.

305
Q

Republicanism / Republican Government

A

Government based on the consent of the people.

306
Q

Separation of Powers

A

Division of 3 branches of goverment into : Judicial, Legislative, Executive branches. Alexander Hamilton.

307
Q

Checks & Balances

A

System that prevents any one branch of government from overpowering the other 2 branches.

308
Q

Judicial Review

A

The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional based on precedent set in Marbury v Madison.

309
Q

American System

A

Set of proposals championed by Henry Clay designed to unify the nation and strengthen the economy. It included: protective tariffs, national bank and a “internal improvements”.

310
Q

Internal Improvements

A

A transportation system designed to unify the nation and increase economic growth.

311
Q

Cult of Domesticity / Republican Motherhood

A

CoD: Refers to the the IDEAL role for women as wives and mothers.
RM: Is the IDEA that Wives and Mothers have a RESPONSIBILITY to raise the nation’s children to be virtuous citizens of the new American Republic.

312
Q

Trancendentalism

A

The philosophy that believes life should be simple and celebrate the truth found in nature. Famous TDs Henry David Thoreau & Ralph Waldo Emerson.

313
Q

Perfectionism / Utopianism

A

Belief that society can be a utopia, communities based on COOPERATION & MUTUAL RESPECT.

314
Q

2ND Great Awakening

A

1800-1830. A wave of religious enthusiasm – famous for women pointing out the moral issues of slavery.

315
Q

Jacksonian Democracy

A

Political movement that emphasized the greatness of the COMMON MAN, promoted universal WHITE MALE SUFFERAGE, NEPOTISM (appointment of political supporters to government positions), and opposition to PRIVILEDGED EASTERN ELITES.

316
Q

Nullification

A

A LEGAL POSITION that a STATE may take against a Federal Laws – deeming it unconstitutional at the state level – and therefore not enforceable at the state level by the federal government..

317
Q

Manifest Destiny

A

19th Century belief that the US would continue to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

318
Q

Popular Sovereignty

A

Gives new states the right to decide whether or not it would be a slave or free state. The 1st great test was in Kansas.

319
Q

Jim Crow Laws

A

US laws mandating racial segregation against African Americans from 1875 - 1965.

320
Q

Social Gospel

A

19th Century reform movement.
Christians have responsibility to confront social problems.
ex: Poverty

321
Q

Gospel of Wealth

A

The rich are the guardians of society’s wealth
They have a duty to serve society in humane ways
Andrew Carnegie main advocate

322
Q

Social Darwinism

A

Belief that there is a NATURAL EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS by which the FITTEST WILL SURVIVE

323
Q

Frontier Thesis

A

Argument by Fredrick Jackson Turner that frontier experience helped make American society more democratic

324
Q

New Immigrants

A

1880-1924: Massive wave of immigrants that came to America. From England, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern & Southern Europe.

325
Q

Nativism

A

Favoring the interests of Native Born People over those of Immigrants. the ‘KNOW NOTHINGS’ = 1st Nativist political party

326
Q

Muckrakers

A

Early 20th Century Journalists who exposed illegal business practices, social injustices, & corrupt urban political “bosses”.

327
Q

Taylorism

A

System of scientific management developme by Fredrick W. Taylor. Sought to develop a disciplined labor force by eliminating wasted MOTION.

328
Q

Vertical Integration

A

Happens when a company controls PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION of its PRODUCTS

329
Q

Horizontal Integration

A

Happens when one company gains control over other companies that produce the same product.

330
Q

Hoovervilles

A

Slums (shanty towns) inhabited by homeless people during the Great Depression

331
Q

Laissez Faire Economics

A

Economic philosophy

Economic activities should be free of Government interference, regulations, restraint

332
Q

Isolationism

A

US Foreign Policy
Called for Americans to avoid entangling political alliances
ex: Neutrality Acts of the 1930s

333
Q

Containment

A

US Cold War foreign policy designed to contain or block the spread of Soviet political influence

334
Q

McCarthyism

A

Making public accusations of disloyalty (traitor”ism”) without any supporting evidence (witch hunt)
Sen. McCarthy claimed Communists had infiltrated US government agencies causing an outbreak of national paranoia.

335
Q

Domino Theory

A

Political belief that if one country falls to Communism then its neighbors will also fall to Communism

336
Q

Massive Retaliation

A

Military doctrine by President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that, in the event of an attack by a hostile power, the US would retaliate with massive force including nuclear weapons.

337
Q

Black Power

A

1960s political movement by African Americans
Establishes control over their political and economic lives.
Key advocates: Macolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Huey Newton.

338
Q

Hawks & Doves

A

Hawks: supported US involvement in Vietnam War
Believed US force increases to win war
Doves: opposed Vietnam War
Believed US forces should be withdrawn

339
Q

Détente

A

Relaxation of tensions between US & USSR
Introduced by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger & President Richard Nixon
Ex: SALT - Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Expanded trade with the USSR
President Nixon’s trips to China & Russia

340
Q

Reaganomics

A

Economic policies of President Ronald Reagan
Supply Side Economics to stimulate economy
Deregulation of Businesses, Reducing Corporate Tax Rates, Lowering Federal Tax rates for Upper & Middle income Americans

341
Q

Mercantilism

A

An economic policy used by Great Britain in the 17th / 18th century in which GB gained power and wealth by having the colonies send GB large amounts of gold and silver AND creating a FAVORABLE balance of trade with the colonies (in other words the colonies didn’t get much in return from GB).

342
Q

Half-Way Covenant

A

Puritans allowed the baptism of children of already baptized but NON-CONVERTED Puritans.

343
Q

Enlightenment

A

An 18th century philosophy that stated that reason could be used to improve the human condition and embraced the idea of “natural rights” like life liberty & pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

344
Q

Deism

A

The belief that God created the Universe and allows it operate according to the Laws of Nature. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson

345
Q

The 1st Great Awakening

A

A wave of religious movements that took place in the 1730s & 40s.

346
Q

Republicanism / Republican Government

A

Government based on the consent of the people.

347
Q

Separation of Powers

A

Division of 3 branches of goverment into : Judicial, Legislative, Executive branches. Alexander Hamilton.

348
Q

Checks & Balances

A

System that prevents any one branch of government from overpowering the other 2 branches.

349
Q

Judicial Review

A

The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional based on precedent set in Marbury v Madison.

350
Q

American System

A

Set of proposals championed by Henry Clay designed to unify the nation and strengthen the economy. It included: protective tariffs, national bank and a “internal improvements”.

351
Q

Internal Improvements

A

A transportation system designed to unify the nation and increase economic growth.

352
Q

Cult of Domesticity / Republican Motherhood

A

CoD: Refers to the the IDEAL role for women as wives and mothers.
RM: Is the IDEA that Wives and Mothers have a RESPONSIBILITY to raise the nation’s children to be virtuous citizens of the new American Republic.

353
Q

Trancendentalism

A

The philosophy that believes life should be simple and celebrate the truth found in nature. Famous TDs Henry David Thoreau & Ralph Waldo Emerson.

354
Q

Perfectionism / Utopianism

A

Belief that society can be a utopia, communities based on COOPERATION & MUTUAL RESPECT.

355
Q

2ND Great Awakening

A

1800-1830. A wave of religious enthusiasm – famous for women pointing out the moral issues of slavery.

356
Q

Jacksonian Democracy

A

Political movement that emphasized the greatness of the COMMON MAN, promoted universal WHITE MALE SUFFERAGE, NEPOTISM (appointment of political supporters to government positions), and opposition to PRIVILEDGED EASTERN ELITES.

357
Q

Nullification

A

A LEGAL POSITION that a STATE may take against a Federal Laws – deeming it unconstitutional at the state level – and therefore not enforceable at the state level by the federal government..

358
Q

Manifest Destiny

A

19th Century belief that the US would continue to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

359
Q

Popular Sovereignty

A

Gives new states the right to decide whether or not it would be a slave or free state. The 1st great test was in Kansas.

360
Q

Jim Crow Laws

A

US laws mandating racial segregation against African Americans from 1875 - 1965.

361
Q

Social Gospel

A

19th Century reform movement.
Christians have responsibility to confront social problems.
ex: Poverty

362
Q

Gospel of Wealth

A

The rich are the guardians of society’s wealth
They have a duty to serve society in humane ways
Andrew Carnegie main advocate

363
Q

Social Darwinism

A

Belief that there is a NATURAL EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS by which the FITTEST WILL SURVIVE

364
Q

Frontier Thesis

A

Argument by Fredrick Jackson Turner that frontier experience helped make American society more democratic

365
Q

New Immigrants

A

1880-1924: Massive wave of immigrants that came to America. From England, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern & Southern Europe.

366
Q

Nativism

A

Favoring the interests of Native Born People over those of Immigrants. the ‘KNOW NOTHINGS’ = 1st Nativist political party

367
Q

Muckrakers

A

Early 20th Century Journalists who exposed illegal business practices, social injustices, & corrupt urban political “bosses”.

368
Q

Taylorism

A

System of scientific management developme by Fredrick W. Taylor. Sought to develop a disciplined labor force by eliminating wasted MOTION.

369
Q

Vertical Integration

A

Happens when a company controls PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION of its PRODUCTS

370
Q

Horizontal Integration

A

Happens when one company gains control over other companies that produce the same product.

371
Q

Hoovervilles

A

Slums (shanty towns) inhabited by homeless people during the Great Depression

372
Q

Laissez Faire Economics

A

Economic philosophy

Economic activities should be free of Government interference, regulations, restraint

373
Q

Isolationism

A

US Foreign Policy
Called for Americans to avoid entangling political alliances
ex: Neutrality Acts of the 1930s

374
Q

Containment

A

US Cold War foreign policy designed to contain or block the spread of Soviet political influence

375
Q

McCarthyism

A

Making public accusations of disloyalty (traitor”ism”) without any supporting evidence (witch hunt)
Sen. McCarthy claimed Communists had infiltrated US government agencies causing an outbreak of national paranoia.

376
Q

Domino Theory

A

Political belief that if one country falls to Communism then its neighbors will also fall to Communism

377
Q

Massive Retaliation

A

Military doctrine by President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that, in the event of an attack by a hostile power, the US would retaliate with massive force including nuclear weapons.

378
Q

Black Power

A

1960s political movement by African Americans
Establishes control over their political and economic lives.
Key advocates: Macolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Huey Newton.

379
Q

Hawks & Doves

A

Hawks: supported US involvement in Vietnam War
Believed US force increases to win war
Doves: opposed Vietnam War
Believed US forces should be withdrawn

380
Q

Détente

A

Relaxation of tensions between US & USSR
Introduced by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger & President Richard Nixon
Ex: SALT - Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Expanded trade with the USSR
President Nixon’s trips to China & Russia

381
Q

Reaganomics

A

Economic policies of President Ronald Reagan
Supply Side Economics to stimulate economy
Deregulation of Businesses, Reducing Corporate Tax Rates, Lowering Federal Tax rates for Upper & Middle income Americans

382
Q

Mercantilism

A

An economic policy used by Great Britain in the 17th / 18th century in which GB gained power and wealth by having the colonies send GB large amounts of gold and silver AND creating a FAVORABLE balance of trade with the colonies (in other words the colonies didn’t get much in return from GB).

383
Q

Half-Way Covenant

A

Puritans allowed the baptism of children of already baptized but NON-CONVERTED Puritans.

384
Q

Enlightenment

A

An 18th century philosophy that stated that reason could be used to improve the human condition and embraced the idea of “natural rights” like life liberty & pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

385
Q

Deism

A

The belief that God created the Universe and allows it operate according to the Laws of Nature. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson

386
Q

The 1st Great Awakening

A

A wave of religious movements that took place in the 1730s & 40s.

387
Q

Republicanism / Republican Government

A

Government based on the consent of the people.

388
Q

Separation of Powers

A

Division of 3 branches of goverment into : Judicial, Legislative, Executive branches. Alexander Hamilton.

389
Q

Checks & Balances

A

System that prevents any one branch of government from overpowering the other 2 branches.

390
Q

Judicial Review

A

The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional based on precedent set in Marbury v Madison.

391
Q

American System

A

Set of proposals championed by Henry Clay designed to unify the nation and strengthen the economy. It included: protective tariffs, national bank and a “internal improvements”.

392
Q

Internal Improvements

A

A transportation system designed to unify the nation and increase economic growth.

393
Q

Cult of Domesticity / Republican Motherhood

A

CoD: Refers to the the IDEAL role for women as wives and mothers.
RM: Is the IDEA that Wives and Mothers have a RESPONSIBILITY to raise the nation’s children to be virtuous citizens of the new American Republic.

394
Q

Trancendentalism

A

The philosophy that believes life should be simple and celebrate the truth found in nature. Famous TDs Henry David Thoreau & Ralph Waldo Emerson.

395
Q

Perfectionism / Utopianism

A

Belief that society can be a utopia, communities based on COOPERATION & MUTUAL RESPECT.

396
Q

2ND Great Awakening

A

1800-1830. A wave of religious enthusiasm – famous for women pointing out the moral issues of slavery.

397
Q

Jacksonian Democracy

A

Political movement that emphasized the greatness of the COMMON MAN, promoted universal WHITE MALE SUFFERAGE, NEPOTISM (appointment of political supporters to government positions), and opposition to PRIVILEDGED EASTERN ELITES.

398
Q

Nullification

A

A LEGAL POSITION that a STATE may take against a Federal Laws – deeming it unconstitutional at the state level – and therefore not enforceable at the state level by the federal government..

399
Q

Manifest Destiny

A

19th Century belief that the US would continue to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

400
Q

Popular Sovereignty

A

Gives new states the right to decide whether or not it would be a slave or free state. The 1st great test was in Kansas.

401
Q

Jim Crow Laws

A

US laws mandating racial segregation against African Americans from 1875 - 1965.

402
Q

Social Gospel

A

19th Century reform movement.
Christians have responsibility to confront social problems.
ex: Poverty

403
Q

Gospel of Wealth

A

The rich are the guardians of society’s wealth
They have a duty to serve society in humane ways
Andrew Carnegie main advocate

404
Q

Social Darwinism

A

Belief that there is a NATURAL EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS by which the FITTEST WILL SURVIVE

405
Q

Frontier Thesis

A

Argument by Fredrick Jackson Turner that frontier experience helped make American society more democratic

406
Q

New Immigrants

A

1880-1924: Massive wave of immigrants that came to America. From England, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern & Southern Europe.

407
Q

Nativism

A

Favoring the interests of Native Born People over those of Immigrants. the ‘KNOW NOTHINGS’ = 1st Nativist political party

408
Q

Muckrakers

A

Early 20th Century Journalists who exposed illegal business practices, social injustices, & corrupt urban political “bosses”.

409
Q

Taylorism

A

System of scientific management developme by Fredrick W. Taylor. Sought to develop a disciplined labor force by eliminating wasted MOTION.

410
Q

Vertical Integration

A

Happens when a company controls PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION of its PRODUCTS

411
Q

Horizontal Integration

A

Happens when one company gains control over other companies that produce the same product.

412
Q

Hoovervilles

A

Slums (shanty towns) inhabited by homeless people during the Great Depression

413
Q

Laissez Faire Economics

A

Economic philosophy

Economic activities should be free of Government interference, regulations, restraint

414
Q

Isolationism

A

US Foreign Policy
Called for Americans to avoid entangling political alliances
ex: Neutrality Acts of the 1930s

415
Q

Containment

A

US Cold War foreign policy designed to contain or block the spread of Soviet political influence

416
Q

McCarthyism

A

Making public accusations of disloyalty (traitor”ism”) without any supporting evidence (witch hunt)
Sen. McCarthy claimed Communists had infiltrated US government agencies causing an outbreak of national paranoia.

417
Q

Domino Theory

A

Political belief that if one country falls to Communism then its neighbors will also fall to Communism

418
Q

Massive Retaliation

A

Military doctrine by President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that, in the event of an attack by a hostile power, the US would retaliate with massive force including nuclear weapons.

419
Q

Black Power

A

1960s political movement by African Americans
Establishes control over their political and economic lives.
Key advocates: Macolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Huey Newton.

420
Q

Hawks & Doves

A

Hawks: supported US involvement in Vietnam War
Believed US force increases to win war
Doves: opposed Vietnam War
Believed US forces should be withdrawn

421
Q

Détente

A

Relaxation of tensions between US & USSR
Introduced by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger & President Richard Nixon
Ex: SALT - Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Expanded trade with the USSR
President Nixon’s trips to China & Russia

422
Q

Reaganomics

A

Economic policies of President Ronald Reagan
Supply Side Economics to stimulate economy
Deregulation of Businesses, Reducing Corporate Tax Rates, Lowering Federal Tax rates for Upper & Middle income Americans

423
Q

Mercantilism

A

An economic policy used by Great Britain in the 17th / 18th century in which GB gained power and wealth by having the colonies send GB large amounts of gold and silver AND creating a FAVORABLE balance of trade with the colonies (in other words the colonies didn’t get much in return from GB).

424
Q

Half-Way Covenant

A

Puritans allowed the baptism of children of already baptized but NON-CONVERTED Puritans.

425
Q

Enlightenment

A

An 18th century philosophy that stated that reason could be used to improve the human condition and embraced the idea of “natural rights” like life liberty & pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

426
Q

Deism

A

The belief that God created the Universe and allows it operate according to the Laws of Nature. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson

427
Q

The 1st Great Awakening

A

A wave of religious movements that took place in the 1730s & 40s.

428
Q

Republicanism / Republican Government

A

Government based on the consent of the people.

429
Q

Separation of Powers

A

Division of 3 branches of goverment into : Judicial, Legislative, Executive branches. Alexander Hamilton.

430
Q

Checks & Balances

A

System that prevents any one branch of government from overpowering the other 2 branches.

431
Q

Judicial Review

A

The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional based on precedent set in Marbury v Madison.

432
Q

American System

A

Set of proposals championed by Henry Clay designed to unify the nation and strengthen the economy. It included: protective tariffs, national bank and a “internal improvements”.

433
Q

Internal Improvements

A

A transportation system designed to unify the nation and increase economic growth.

434
Q

Cult of Domesticity / Republican Motherhood

A

CoD: Refers to the the IDEAL role for women as wives and mothers.
RM: Is the IDEA that Wives and Mothers have a RESPONSIBILITY to raise the nation’s children to be virtuous citizens of the new American Republic.

435
Q

Trancendentalism

A

The philosophy that believes life should be simple and celebrate the truth found in nature. Famous TDs Henry David Thoreau & Ralph Waldo Emerson.

436
Q

Perfectionism / Utopianism

A

Belief that society can be a utopia, communities based on COOPERATION & MUTUAL RESPECT.

437
Q

2ND Great Awakening

A

1800-1830. A wave of religious enthusiasm – famous for women pointing out the moral issues of slavery.

438
Q

Jacksonian Democracy

A

Political movement that emphasized the greatness of the COMMON MAN, promoted universal WHITE MALE SUFFERAGE, NEPOTISM (appointment of political supporters to government positions), and opposition to PRIVILEDGED EASTERN ELITES.

439
Q

Nullification

A

A LEGAL POSITION that a STATE may take against a Federal Laws – deeming it unconstitutional at the state level – and therefore not enforceable at the state level by the federal government..

440
Q

Manifest Destiny

A

19th Century belief that the US would continue to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

441
Q

Popular Sovereignty

A

Gives new states the right to decide whether or not it would be a slave or free state. The 1st great test was in Kansas.

442
Q

Jim Crow Laws

A

US laws mandating racial segregation against African Americans from 1875 - 1965.

443
Q

Social Gospel

A

19th Century reform movement.
Christians have responsibility to confront social problems.
ex: Poverty

444
Q

Gospel of Wealth

A

The rich are the guardians of society’s wealth
They have a duty to serve society in humane ways
Andrew Carnegie main advocate

445
Q

Social Darwinism

A

Belief that there is a NATURAL EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS by which the FITTEST WILL SURVIVE

446
Q

Frontier Thesis

A

Argument by Fredrick Jackson Turner that frontier experience helped make American society more democratic

447
Q

New Immigrants

A

1880-1924: Massive wave of immigrants that came to America. From England, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern & Southern Europe.

448
Q

Nativism

A

Favoring the interests of Native Born People over those of Immigrants. the ‘KNOW NOTHINGS’ = 1st Nativist political party

449
Q

Muckrakers

A

Early 20th Century Journalists who exposed illegal business practices, social injustices, & corrupt urban political “bosses”.

450
Q

Taylorism

A

System of scientific management developme by Fredrick W. Taylor. Sought to develop a disciplined labor force by eliminating wasted MOTION.

451
Q

Vertical Integration

A

Happens when a company controls PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION of its PRODUCTS

452
Q

Horizontal Integration

A

Happens when one company gains control over other companies that produce the same product.

453
Q

Hoovervilles

A

Slums (shanty towns) inhabited by homeless people during the Great Depression

454
Q

Laissez Faire Economics

A

Economic philosophy

Economic activities should be free of Government interference, regulations, restraint

455
Q

Isolationism

A

US Foreign Policy
Called for Americans to avoid entangling political alliances
ex: Neutrality Acts of the 1930s

456
Q

Containment

A

US Cold War foreign policy designed to contain or block the spread of Soviet political influence

457
Q

McCarthyism

A

Making public accusations of disloyalty (traitor”ism”) without any supporting evidence (witch hunt)
Sen. McCarthy claimed Communists had infiltrated US government agencies causing an outbreak of national paranoia.

458
Q

Domino Theory

A

Political belief that if one country falls to Communism then its neighbors will also fall to Communism

459
Q

Massive Retaliation

A

Military doctrine by President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that, in the event of an attack by a hostile power, the US would retaliate with massive force including nuclear weapons.

460
Q

Black Power

A

1960s political movement by African Americans
Establishes control over their political and economic lives.
Key advocates: Macolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Huey Newton.

461
Q

Hawks & Doves

A

Hawks: supported US involvement in Vietnam War
Believed US force increases to win war
Doves: opposed Vietnam War
Believed US forces should be withdrawn

462
Q

Détente

A

Relaxation of tensions between US & USSR
Introduced by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger & President Richard Nixon
Ex: SALT - Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Expanded trade with the USSR
President Nixon’s trips to China & Russia

463
Q

Reaganomics

A

Economic policies of President Ronald Reagan
Supply Side Economics to stimulate economy
Deregulation of Businesses, Reducing Corporate Tax Rates, Lowering Federal Tax rates for Upper & Middle income Americans

464
Q

Mercantilism

A

An economic policy used by Great Britain in the 17th / 18th century in which GB gained power and wealth by having the colonies send GB large amounts of gold and silver AND creating a FAVORABLE balance of trade with the colonies (in other words the colonies didn’t get much in return from GB).

465
Q

Half-Way Covenant

A

Puritans allowed the baptism of children of already baptized but NON-CONVERTED Puritans.

466
Q

Enlightenment

A

An 18th century philosophy that stated that reason could be used to improve the human condition and embraced the idea of “natural rights” like life liberty & pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

467
Q

Deism

A

The belief that God created the Universe and allows it operate according to the Laws of Nature. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson

468
Q

The 1st Great Awakening

A

A wave of religious movements that took place in the 1730s & 40s.

469
Q

Republicanism / Republican Government

A

Government based on the consent of the people.

470
Q

Separation of Powers

A

Division of 3 branches of goverment into : Judicial, Legislative, Executive branches. Alexander Hamilton.

471
Q

Checks & Balances

A

System that prevents any one branch of government from overpowering the other 2 branches.

472
Q

Judicial Review

A

The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional based on precedent set in Marbury v Madison.

473
Q

American System

A

Set of proposals championed by Henry Clay designed to unify the nation and strengthen the economy. It included: protective tariffs, national bank and a “internal improvements”.

474
Q

Internal Improvements

A

A transportation system designed to unify the nation and increase economic growth.

475
Q

Cult of Domesticity / Republican Motherhood

A

CoD: Refers to the the IDEAL role for women as wives and mothers.
RM: Is the IDEA that Wives and Mothers have a RESPONSIBILITY to raise the nation’s children to be virtuous citizens of the new American Republic.

476
Q

Trancendentalism

A

The philosophy that believes life should be simple and celebrate the truth found in nature. Famous TDs Henry David Thoreau & Ralph Waldo Emerson.

477
Q

Perfectionism / Utopianism

A

Belief that society can be a utopia, communities based on COOPERATION & MUTUAL RESPECT.

478
Q

2ND Great Awakening

A

1800-1830. A wave of religious enthusiasm – famous for women pointing out the moral issues of slavery.

479
Q

Jacksonian Democracy

A

Political movement that emphasized the greatness of the COMMON MAN, promoted universal WHITE MALE SUFFERAGE, NEPOTISM (appointment of political supporters to government positions), and opposition to PRIVILEDGED EASTERN ELITES.

480
Q

Nullification

A

A LEGAL POSITION that a STATE may take against a Federal Laws – deeming it unconstitutional at the state level – and therefore not enforceable at the state level by the federal government..

481
Q

Manifest Destiny

A

19th Century belief that the US would continue to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

482
Q

Popular Sovereignty

A

Gives new states the right to decide whether or not it would be a slave or free state. The 1st great test was in Kansas.

483
Q

Jim Crow Laws

A

US laws mandating racial segregation against African Americans from 1875 - 1965.

484
Q

Social Gospel

A

19th Century reform movement.
Christians have responsibility to confront social problems.
ex: Poverty

485
Q

Gospel of Wealth

A

The rich are the guardians of society’s wealth
They have a duty to serve society in humane ways
Andrew Carnegie main advocate

486
Q

Social Darwinism

A

Belief that there is a NATURAL EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS by which the FITTEST WILL SURVIVE

487
Q

Frontier Thesis

A

Argument by Fredrick Jackson Turner that frontier experience helped make American society more democratic

488
Q

New Immigrants

A

1880-1924: Massive wave of immigrants that came to America. From England, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern & Southern Europe.

489
Q

Nativism

A

Favoring the interests of Native Born People over those of Immigrants. the ‘KNOW NOTHINGS’ = 1st Nativist political party

490
Q

Muckrakers

A

Early 20th Century Journalists who exposed illegal business practices, social injustices, & corrupt urban political “bosses”.

491
Q

Taylorism

A

System of scientific management developme by Fredrick W. Taylor. Sought to develop a disciplined labor force by eliminating wasted MOTION.

492
Q

Vertical Integration

A

Happens when a company controls PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION of its PRODUCTS

493
Q

Horizontal Integration

A

Happens when one company gains control over other companies that produce the same product.

494
Q

Hoovervilles

A

Slums (shanty towns) inhabited by homeless people during the Great Depression

495
Q

Laissez Faire Economics

A

Economic philosophy

Economic activities should be free of Government interference, regulations, restraint

496
Q

Isolationism

A

US Foreign Policy
Called for Americans to avoid entangling political alliances
ex: Neutrality Acts of the 1930s

497
Q

Containment

A

US Cold War foreign policy designed to contain or block the spread of Soviet political influence

498
Q

McCarthyism

A

Making public accusations of disloyalty (traitor”ism”) without any supporting evidence (witch hunt)
Sen. McCarthy claimed Communists had infiltrated US government agencies causing an outbreak of national paranoia.

499
Q

Domino Theory

A

Political belief that if one country falls to Communism then its neighbors will also fall to Communism

500
Q

Massive Retaliation

A

Military doctrine by President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that, in the event of an attack by a hostile power, the US would retaliate with massive force including nuclear weapons.

501
Q

Black Power

A

1960s political movement by African Americans
Establishes control over their political and economic lives.
Key advocates: Macolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Huey Newton.

502
Q

Hawks & Doves

A

Hawks: supported US involvement in Vietnam War
Believed US force increases to win war
Doves: opposed Vietnam War
Believed US forces should be withdrawn

503
Q

Détente

A

Relaxation of tensions between US & USSR
Introduced by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger & President Richard Nixon
Ex: SALT - Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Expanded trade with the USSR
President Nixon’s trips to China & Russia

504
Q

Reaganomics

A

Economic policies of President Ronald Reagan
Supply Side Economics to stimulate economy
Deregulation of Businesses, Reducing Corporate Tax Rates, Lowering Federal Tax rates for Upper & Middle income Americans

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