US History Regents Exam Review with pictures Flashcards
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checks and balances
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each branch of government has power over other branches; examples include veto, impeachment, judicial review
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checks and balances
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each branch of government has power over other branches; examples include veto, impeachment, judicial review
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electoral college
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presidential election decided by states; president can be elected without popular majority
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neutrality (isolationism)
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USA policy not to interfere with other nations (to avoid war);
started by George Washington (as stated in his Farewell Address)
started by George Washington (as stated in his Farewell Address)
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Homestead Act
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government gave land to westward settlers (from the Great Plains to farther west)
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literacy tests and poll taxes
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were used to prevent African Americans from voting
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nativists
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anti-immigration groups; Chinese Exclusion Act, Gentlemens Agreement
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Open Door policy
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USA wanted access to markets and trade opportunities with China
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Social Darwinism and laissez-faire
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economic survival of the fittest; government should not interfere with business; explained and justified wealth and monopolies
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trusts and monopolies
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ruthless Robber Barrons limited or eliminated competition;
Interstate Commerce Act and Sherman Antitrust Act made these illegal
Interstate Commerce Act and Sherman Antitrust Act made these illegal
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civil rights limited in times of crisis
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Lincoln suspended habeas corpus (1861); Schenck v. United States (1919); FDRs internment of Japanese Americans (1942); USA Patriot Act (2001)
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Social Security and Medicare
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government programs needed because more Americans are living longer
