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43 Cards in this Set
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Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction was based on the theory that the Confederate states... |
had never actually left the union. |
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Both President Lincoln and Johnson wanted what for the former Confederate states? |
to bring the states back into the Union as soon as possible. |
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The 14th Amendment was important to former slaves because it guaranteed them... |
the rights they deserved and citizenship. |
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Sharecropping was commonly found in... |
The South |
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Jim Crow laws attempted to restrict... |
the civil rights and liberties of African Americans. |
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The Supreme Court Decision of Plessy vs. Ferguson was important because... |
blacks and whites separate. |
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The main reason why competing corporations combine is to... |
Form monopolies. |
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Social Darwinism is the idea that... |
profit indicates success and the poor are poor because they are lazy. |
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The first major U.S. industry controlled by federal regulation was... |
the railroad. |
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The Main purpose of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890: |
To restore competition in American business. |
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Civil service exams to get government jobs were passed to... |
make applicants for government jobs pass examinations. |
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In the late 1800s, the outcome of most strikes showed that labor unions... |
Lacked popular and political support. |
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What group supported William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech? |
Miners |
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Bryan's speech supported what economic policy? |
The policy that the silverites and goldbugs wanted to save silver and gold to back up the U.S. dollar. |
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The Populist Party reforms came about when... |
They were trying to reform and restore the government power back to the people. |
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Most immigrants coming to the U.S. came to... |
Obtain the American dream and economic opportunity. |
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One reason many immigrants were not welcome to the U.S. was because of... |
over employment and there were not enough jobs for people who actually needed it. |
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Both the Homestead Act and the completion of the transcontinental railroad helped the U.S. fulfill its... |
"Manifestry". Moral obligation and to expand across the pacific ocean. |
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After the Civil War, what most helped with the settlement of Western U.S.? |
Railroads. |
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Main goal of the Granger movement. |
To stop railroad abuse such as high priced shipping. |
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Native Americans living in Western States from 1860-1890 were forced to... |
Move to reservations. |
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Primary Goal of Progressive Movement... |
Return government power back to the people. |
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Trustbusting, suffragettes, and the Pure Food and Drug Act associate with what? |
The progressive movement. |
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Primary stimulus for social and economic reform during the Progressive Era came from... |
Social activists and authors, also known as Muskrats. |
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Muckrackers |
Journalists and writers who exposed corruption in politics and business. |
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Jacob Riis and Jane Adams brought attention to the need of... |
the poor and their living conditions. |
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Passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act came about from... |
Teddy Roosevelt's presidency. |
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Initiative, Referendum, and Direct Primary intended to... |
Increase participation of the people in the government. |
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Teddy Roosevelt's greatest accomplishment as president was... |
The 3 C's conservation movement. |
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Major purpose of the Federal Reserve Act was... |
to strengthen the way banks run. |
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Congress dealt with the issue of taxing citizens fairly by passing... |
Initiative. |
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U.S. interested in overseas expansion in the late 19th century mainly because... |
They wanted to expand their markets. |
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U.S. supported the Open Door Policy to... |
Open trades for China. |
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One major result of the Spanish-American war was the U.S. acquired... |
the Phillipines |
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Main objective of Wilson's 14 points... |
to end all future wars. |
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"Clear and Present Danger" ruling in Shneck vs. The U.S. confirmed the idea that... |
Constitutional rights are not absolute. |
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Factor that contributed to the Red Scare in the 1920s... |
Fear of Communism. |
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Trial of John T. Scopes showed a conflict between... |
The education of evolution and religion in schools. |
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The Red Scare, increase in the KKK, and Sacco and Vanzetti Trial showed an increase in... |
Nativism. |
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President Hoover's refusal to provide direct relief was based on his idea that... |
Government assistance would destroy his individualist beliefs. |
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1930s New Deal Programs showed a belief in... |
Relief for the needy and economic well-being of the people. |
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Fundamental economic problems of farmers that the New Deal tried to resolve was... |
The Great Depression. |
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The New Deal program was designed to... |
correct abuses in stock market. |
