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The official document stating that the United States is free from Great Britain. This gives Americans Unalienable Rights ( the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness), it ensures the government is to protect them, and if they don't citizens can turn on the government. -
Written document embodying the basic principles and laws of a nation or government. -
Adapted from the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights holds the first ten amendments. These are freedoms of American citizens including freedom of speech, freedom of press, voting rights, etc. -
A French philosopher known for publishing Democracy in America. In this book he talked about his five principles: Liberty- being free within society, Egalitarianism- all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities, freedom of action for individuals, Populism- political approach for people who feel disregarded by elite groups, and Laissez-Faire- a policy that stops governments from interfering with free markets. -
Approved applicants could acquire 160 acres of government land as long as they live on and take care of the land. -
This grants the government the right to take private owned land to use for public use. -
Immoral and scientifically birth and breeding planning. This was a popular among Hitler and the Nazis to "improve human race" based on a biased. -
Workers of Carnegie Steel Company formed unions against the company after wage cuts. These unions led riots which were soon shut down when the company brought in armed forces. -
Susan B. Anthony was a women's rights activist. Anthony fought for equal pay and work, suffrage movement, and the right of labor. Anthony was also born Quaker, but fought for social equality and civil rights. -
Gold was found in the Klondike River in Canada. This discovery by Skookum Jim and his family, caused thousands to migrate to the Yukon in search of gold making this one of the largest gold rushes in history. -
America was supporting Cuba and The Philipines against Spain. America stepped in when Spain attacked Cuba. -
Pre World War I writers, and reformers who wrote about corruption in America to lead to progression. These writes led to the Progressive Era. Most influential were Upton Sinclair, Lincoln Steffens, Ida M. Tarbell, and Frank Norris. -
Roosevelt had the panama canal built to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This was to help make shipping trade easier. This increased cargo and reduced cost and time for trade transportation. -
Method that allows electorate to vote whether they approve or disapprove of legislation or an amendment. -
The 16th amendment allows the government to apply federal income tax. Consumers have to pay taxes to the government for every dollar they make. -
The 17th Amendment states that each state should have 2 senates.
This also gives citizens the right to directly elect senators. -
Federal government agency that manages national parks, monuments, and other natural properties. The protect natural ground and maintain it for education, enjoyment, and activity. -
The 18th amendment, also known as prohibition, outlawed the production, sale, transportation, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. This led to smuggling and organized crime, as well as speakeasies. -
The 19th Amendment have every citizen the right to vote no matter their gender. This gave women the right to vote. -
Lasted through the 20's, the Harlem Renaissance was period in time where African American music, art, and culture was shared and celebrated. This led up to WWII , took place during the Great Depression, and instilled determination, pride , and spirit. -
A policy that protects the idea that those borne within a nation are protected and favored over immigrants. -
A movement to bring the poor and rich together physically nd socially. -
President Harding got caught in a scandal over fraudulently leasing oil reserves. -
American Indian Citizenship Act was when congress granted all Native Americans citizenship. However, some states still didn't allow them to vote. -
Limited the number of immigrants allowed to enter the country. Purpose was to "keep living standards high." -
ensure deposits into bank accounts. ensuring that money would not be lost. -
National work relief program that gave millions of men employment on environmental projects. -
Gives retirement and disability benefits to citizens of the U.S. -
A time when the Southern Plains region faced a serious drought and suffered bad dust storms with high winds. -
Legally allowed Mexican men to work in the U.S.. on labor contracts.