American Studies Finals Study Guide – Flashcards
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what issue in the scopes trial of 1925 was whether a public school teacher could...
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teach about darwin's theory of evolution.
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during the great depression, some people worked as tennant farmers which were..
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people who farmed land that was owned by someone else.
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poverty-stricken americans living in the tennessee river valley benefited from the tennessee river valley authority, which...
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built a series of dams to control floods and generate electricity.
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starting in 1939, any nation fighting in world war II could purchase goods and arms in the US under the...
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cash-and-carry program
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world war II increased opportunities for women because...
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industry desperately needed more workers.
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why did president truman believe that political change would come to the soviet union?
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the appeal of freedom and the containment of communism.
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passage of the voting rights act of 1965 affected voter registration in many states. according to the graph, how did african american voter registration in louisiana change from 1964 to 1968?
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voter registration almost doubled.
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why do you think the healthcare plan described by bill clinton might encounter resistance from health insurance companies?
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clinton's mention of "real cost control" implies limits on health industry profits.
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because they were outgunned by US forces, filipinos who rebelled against american rule in the philippines relied on...
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guerrilla tactics.
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how did the vietnam war affect the attitude of americans toward future conflicts around the world?
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americans were less willing to intervene in the affairs of other countries.
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congress passed the patriot act to...
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give law enforcement agencies broader powers to monitor suspected terrorists.
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the reagan admin. program in which land and space based lasers would destroy missels aimed at the US was known as...
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the strategic defense initiative
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the equal rights amendment was proposed amendment to the constitution that would have...
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guaranteed gender equality.
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in 1979, relations between the united states and the soviet union worsened when the...
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soviet union invaded afghanistan.
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nixon wanted to establish diplomatic relations with the people's republic of china because...
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there were many economic and political benefits to gain.
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brown vs. board of education challenged...
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the right of all people to become educated.
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the mixing of plants, animals, and microorganisms that occurred after europeans arrived in the americas is known as....
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the columbian exchange.
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what was the significance of the mayflower compact?
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the idea of self-government would later become one of the founding principles of the US.
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why did jefferson and madison oppose hamilton's economic plan?
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hey believed the federal govt. should use only those powers explicitly granted by the constitution.
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according to the preamble of the knights of labor, the knights were devoted to...
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broad social reform, including helping to improve the financial situation of laborers.
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what does the above chart indicate about the economic situation of many southerners?
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after the civil war, many southerners struggled financially.
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what was the coal of mercantilism?
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to build a nation's wealth by aiding its home industries.
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how did las gorras blancas fight to maintain the rights of mexican americans?
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by engaging in guerrilla war against the railroads and large ranchers.
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which of the following first attracted settlers to the west?
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gold and silver.
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what author was known for writing about characters who succeeded by working hard?
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haratio alger
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what was the goal of americanization programs in settlement houses?
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to help newcomers learn english and adopt american dress and diet.
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what was the significance of the battle of saratoga?
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it suggested that the US might just win the war.
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one of the most important accomplishments of the national congress under the articles of confederation was the...
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creation of plans for both settling and governing the northwest territory.
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what argument might have been used by a federalist?
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a strong, central govt. will be able to handle the problelms that face the new nation.
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what was one effect of the 1870 embargo of british goods?
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american farmers could no longer export their crops.
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how did the growth of factories affect american workers?
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machines increased the pace of work and divided labor into many small tasks done by separate workers.
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the seneca falls convention addressed the issue of...
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women's rights.
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what is the name for the belief that it was god's plan for the US to own most or all of north america?
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manifest destiny
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in the dred scott decision, the supreme court ruled that...
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slaves were property, not citizens.
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the anaconda plan included which of the following strategies?
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the union forces would blockade southern ports, starving the souh of income and supplies.
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as part of his plain for reconstruction, president licoln advocated...
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pardons for former confederates.
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what were the causes of WWII?
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increased competition among nations, assassination of the arch duke, militarism, alliances, imperialism and nationalism
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how did the new deal affect women, african americans, and native americans?
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it allowed them to increase their political influence.
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what factors led the wartime alliance between the US and soviets to disinigrate into the cold war?
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the soviet union turned to communism.
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what were the key aspects of lyndon b johnsons great society?
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poverty should have ended and equality would be promoted.
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did the watergate scandal have any lasting affects on the nation?
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yes, the people of the US lost faith and trust in the national govt.
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what caused king philip's war?
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lost land
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why did many colonists protest the stamp act?
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it rose prices greatly.
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what arguments did supporters of the public school movement make to support their cause?
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the education system was woefully inadeqate.
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what was factory work like in the late 1800s?
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dirty, hot, low wages and very dangerous.
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