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Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes was a very early English philosopher. He is most remembered for his philosophy in the area of politics. -
William Bradford
A Pilgrim and the second governer of the plymouth colony. He developed private land ownership and helped the colonists in many ways of survival. -
Salutary Neglect
An English policy of not strictly enforcing laws in its colonies. Created issues among the colonies. -
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Indentured Servants
Colonists who got a free ride to North America in exchange for working without pay for a certain number of years. The average number of years was 7 -
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Middle Passage
A slave trade passage from Africa to the United States. Many people died on this passage. -
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Mercantilism
The idea that a nation becomes stronger through trade. The idea that money creates a form of power. -
House of Burgesses
Had its first assembly in Jamestown. This was the first legislative branch in the British-American colonies. -
John Locke
A 17th century English philosopher. He said that everyone deserves life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. -
Harvard College
The first American college to be established. Where literate people became educated from. -
William Penn
A Quaker that founded Pennsylvania to establish a place where his people and others could live in peace and be free from persecution. -
Halfway Covenant
Covenant which allowed partial members of the Puritan church to have some benefits. After this, women became more prevelant in Puritan congregations. -
Bacon's Rebellion
A revolt against the Indians led by Nathaniel Bacon. Colonists marched through Jamestown and burned most of it down. -
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The Great Awakening
Religious movement promoted preaching. The first cultural movement to unite the Thirteen Colonies. Associated with the democratization of religion. -
Benjamin Banneker
An African American almanac writer. Was a former slave and self taught pretty much all he knew. -
Phillis Wheatly
The first african american female poet. She was sent to the US as a slave when she was seven years old. -
Albany Plan
Plan proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 that aimed to unite the 13 colonies for trade, military, and other purposes. This plan was objected by the colonists. -
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Pontiac's Rebellion
An Indian uprising after the French & Indian War. They opposed British expansion west of the Ohio Valley. -
Proclamation of 1763
A proclamation that forbid the British colonists from moving west of the Appalachian mountains. This was very upsetting for the colonists. -
Paxton Boys
A group of Scots-Irish men who wanted protection from Indian attacks. They made an armed march on Philadelphia in 1764, -
Sugar Act
English Parliament placed a tariff on sugar, coffee, wines, and molasses. Colonists smuggled goods to avoid taxes. -
Sons Of Liberty
A radical group formed after the Stamp Act was passed by British Parliament. Led by Samuel Adams. Had both civil and violent protest about the act. -
Stamp Act
Tax act created by British parliament for the colonist. Added tax for every printed piece of paper used. -
Quartering Act
Required colonists for provide food and shelter for soldiers. Many saw this as a violation of their rights. -
Tecumseh
A Native American Leader of the Shawnee tribe. Became an ally of Britain in the Britain War of 1812. -
Samuel Slater
Known as the "Father of the American Industrial Revolution". Also known as the "Father of the American Factory System." -
Boston Massacre
First bloodshed of the American Revolution. British guards opened fire on a crown killing five civilians. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists threw millions of dollars worth of tea in the water. This caused an outrage from the British. -
Tea Act
At which eliminated import tariffs on tea entering England.Led to the Boston Tea Party. -
Intolerable Acts
Set up by parliament for the colonists. Response to the Boston Tea Party. -
Olive Branch Petition
An offer of peace to King George III. This petition was sent by the Second Continental Congress. -
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Crisis Papers
Philosophy or enlightenment papers written by Thomas Paine. These papers were published throughout the American Revolution. -
Common Sense
Paine argued for independence, directly attacking allegiance to the monarchy, refocusing hostility previously vented on Parliament. The pamphlet was published anonymously in Philadelphia. -
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Battle of Saratoga
Turning point of the American Revolution. Convinced the French to give the United States support during the revolution. -
Bank of the United States
First nation bank of the United States of America. Helped with economics in the United States. -
Bill of Rights
First ten amendments to the constitution of the United States. Established basic human rights. -
Louisiana Purchase
A purchase of land which involved the modern day Louisiana area. Expedition to navigate the land was led by Lewis and Clark. -
Lewis & Clark
Sent on a expedition by Jefferson to explore the new territory claimed in the Louisiana Purchase. -
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War Hawks
Known as the Twelfth congress. Foes of Britain and supporters of the expansion of the United States. -
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Hartford Convention
Convention to address the ongoing War of 1812. Also addressed the issues arising from the the war. -
Monroe Doctrine
Declared that Europe should not interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere and that any attempt at interference by a European power would be seen as a threat to the U.S. -
Corrupt Bargain
President John Quincy Adams was elected during the election of 1824. He won based on electoral votes rather than the majority vote. -
Gibbons V Odgen
Court case that ruled that the United States could regulate interstate commerce. -
Thomas Nast
Political cartoonist that made cartoons exposing political issues. His cartoons brought awareness to political problems. -
Henry Clay
A very known political structure from the 19th century. Known as the "Great Compromiser" -
William Jennings Bryan
An American politician from Alaska. He was a dominant force of the populist party with the Democrats. -
13th Amendment
This amendment abolished slavery in the United States. This was passed as a result of the Civil War. -
14th Amendment
This amendment grants citizenship to all citizens born in the United States. Created the idea of a "natural born citizen". -
15th Amendment
Gave black men the right to vote. This was ratified as a promotion of racial equality. -
Gilded Age
An age with a rise in social issues. This age called for social reform. -
Scalawags
Scalawags were southerners that sided with northerners after the Civil War. -
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Jim Crow Laws
These laws enforced racial segregation in the US. These laws were specifically enforced in the South. -
Boss Tweed
A very well known American politician. He was in charge of Tamany Hall in New York. -
Upton Sinclair
American writer and informer. He wrote the book The Jungle which displayed the horrors of the food industry. -
Dawes Act
Allowed the president of the US to survey tribal land. Also allowed the division of the allotments of Indian tribes. -
J.P Morgan
Helped refinance the American railroad system. Built intersystem alliance by buying stock and completing railroads. -
Open Door Policy
One of the most highly accepted policies established by the United States. The purpose of the policy was to establish free trade. -
W.E.B Dubois
A civil rights activist leader in the early 1900s. He requested economic equality of African Americans in the United States. -
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Theodore Roosevelt
He was the 26th president of the United States. He served as a politician for many years and was also a writer. -
Langston Hughes
He was an American poet and writer. He help create the are of Jazz-poetry. -
Platt Amendment
An amendment to attempt to protect Cuba from foreign intervention. It admitted extensive U.S. involvement in Cuba. -
Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty
The treaty signed upon the building of the Panama Canal which established the location for the building of the canal. -
The Jungle
Wrote about the expoited lives of immigrants in America. -
Lusitania
British ocean liner, the largest passenger ship at one point in time. Got destroyed without warning by Germany. One of the events that caused WWI -
Muller V Oregon
One of the most significant court cases in United States history. Dealt with issues regarding sex discrimination and labor laws. -
16th Amendment
This amendment established Congress' right to impose a federal income tax. -
17th Amendment
Allows voters to cast their votes directly to Senators. Prior to the amendment, Senators were chosen by state legislatures. -
Jacob Riis
American photographer during the late 1800s to the early 1900s. He photographed the poverty stricken areas in America. -
Panama Canal
The canal was finished at the cost of 350$ Million. The immediate purpose of the canal was to increase protection for America. -
Zimmerman Note
A communication issued from Germany to Mexico regarding the establishment of an alliance. America found the message and decoded it. -
Creel Committee
A committee established by Woodrow Wilson on public information. This was established through Executive Order 2594 -
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Ku Klux Klan
A white supremacy group that started after the Civil War; however this hate group did not have a great uprising until after World War I. -
Back to Africa Movement
A movement that encouraged African Americans to go back to where they descended from. -
18th Amendment
Prohibited the sale of alcohol in the United States. -
Treaty of Versialles
One of the treaties at the end of World War I. Ended the state of war between Germany and the allied powers. -
League of Nations
A committee of different countries to establish an alliance and prevent another global war from occurring. -
19th Amendment
This amendment gave women the right to vote upon its ratification. -
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Herbert Hoover
The 31st president of the United States. He was a professional miner before his presidency. -
Stimson Doctrine
to Japan and China, of non-recognition of international territorial changes that were executed by force. -
20th Amendment
Established the dates when government elected offeces end. -
New Deal
The new deal was established during the enauguration of Franklin Roosevelt at the height of the Great Depression -
21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th amendment, which banned the sale of alcohol in the United States. -
Elijah Muhammed
An African American religious leader. He promoted the religion of Islam. -
Indian Reorganization Act.
Dealt with the status of Indian Americans. Often referred to as the Indian New Deal. -
Social Security Act
Taxes were collected from employees and employers all at once. -
F. Scott Fitzgerald
A legendary American writer of the Jazz age of America. Known as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. -
Lend Lease Act
Permitted the U.S. to sell and exchange to other nations. -
Henry Ford
An American industrialist in the 20th century. He founded the Ford Motor Company.