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10th Grade
05/25/2014

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trust grange
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this was the farmers labor union

 

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rober barons/captains of industry
Definition
overly agressice business man
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urbanization
Definition
when the population moves to the cities.
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Comstock lode
Definition
this was a mine in nevada where miners extracted over $400 million in gold and silver
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treaty of kanagawa
Definition
this was an agreement allowing trade with Japan and opened the door to Japan
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Open Door Policy
Definition
allowed for free trade with China
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muckrakers
Definition
this were literary leader who exposed corruption and government abuse
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progressivism
Definition
an ideological movement that favors achieving political and social reform through education, greater political participation and more goverment
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dollar diplomacy
Definition
taft way -- investing money i other ocuntries, and remove all trade if they dont.
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jim crow laws
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these were southern laws that enforced the idea of segregation.
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sussex pledge
Definition
"another attack by a German submarine will mean the breaking of all diplomatic ties between the USA and Germany.
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WAr Guilt Cause
Definition
this stated that Germany is responsible for the war ... signed by Germany
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Food Administration
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formed by the "Lever Food and Fuel Control Act" for the distribution of food and fuel to the war effort
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Reparation Payments
Definition
England and France, stating that Germany must pay the bill for the war, demanded these.
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National Origins Act
Definition
set quotes to restrict immigration
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Speculation
Definition
buying something at low prices and selling it at a higher price.
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hawley-smoot tariff
Definition
increased the tax on imports.
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Court packing plan
Definition
FDR's attempt to put liberals on the Supreme Court
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Dust Bowl
Definition
A drought in the midwest.
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appeasement
Definition
European leaders tried to keep Hitler happy.
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Kamikazes
Definition
Japanese suicide squadrons.
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Nazi-soviet Non Aggression Pact
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a ten year agreement made between Germany and USSR not to attack each other.
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Peaceful Co- Existance
Definition
The "USA-USSR" relationship with Eisenhower and kennedy get along with each other.
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COld War
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The relationship between the USa and USSR after World War ".. a war of words and ideology.
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Dixiecrats
Definition
Southern democrats "states rights" party.
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baby boom
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The massive rise in birthrate between 1945 and 1964
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Detente
Definition
This is a French word describing the relaxation of tensions between the USA and the USSR.
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Black Power
Definition
The violent attempt to secure black superiority over whites,
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trade deficit
Definition
THis is when the USA imported more than it exported.
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Proposition 13
Definition
This was when the people of California forced legislators to cut back on taxes.
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Oil Embargo
Definition
This is a refusal by the Arabs to sell oil to the USA
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Operation Just Cause:
Definition
When Bush sent in the marines to free Panama.
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Reagan Doctrine
Definition
America will help third world countries fighting against communism.
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Contras
Definition
These are anti-communists in Central America.
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NAFTA
(north american free trade agreement)
Definition
this opened free trade with Mexico
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Christian Coalition:
Definition
a group of Christians who kept a close eye on the federal government.
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Brady Bill
Definition
this requires a five-day waiting period and a background check on people wanting to purchase guns.
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