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failed invasion of Cuba by U.S. (CIA) trained military
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1947
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This is when the First U.S president came in to office, George Washington.
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The Revolution precipitated a series of European wars, forcing the United States to articulate a clear policy of neutrality in order to avoid being embroiled in these European conflicts.
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Rhode Island becomes 9th state to officially ratify the Constitution, becoming the thirteenth state to become part of the united states
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Alexander Hamilton creates Bank of the United States, opposed by Jefferson who wanted state banks
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keeps America neutral after France declares war on Britain, Spain, and Holland
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Basically said that if a fugitive slave is caught they must be returned
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The cotton gin is created increasing cotton production in south
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this is when Washington came and put down rebellion to show gov power
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The XYZ Affair was a political and diplomatic episode in 1797 and 1798, early in the administration of John Adams, involving a confrontation between the United States and Republican France that led to an undeclared war called the Quasi-War.
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This Act set up the Supreme court in 1798
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They made it harder for an immigrant to become a citizen
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The Second Great Awakening was a Protestant religious revival during the early 19th century in the United States.
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In what is sometimes referred to as the "Revolution of 1800", Vice President Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party defeated incumbent President John Adams of the Federalist Party.
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Adams attempt to secure the Federalist party days before he is to leave office by appointing Federalists into office
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case by the United States Supreme Court which forms the basis for the exercise of judicial review in the United States under Article III of the Constitution.
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is when the U.S bought land from france
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the underground railroad is established to save slaves
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Construction on Erie canal begins
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ruling confirms Congresses’ right to found the 2nd
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Spain cedes Florida to the U.S.
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sets dividing line between free and slaves states at
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claims western hemisphere closed to European intervention
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establishes federal control of interstate commerce
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Andrew Jackson is elected the 7th president
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first Jim Crow Laws are put in
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U.S. destiny and duty to expand and conquer the west
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wants immediate emancipation
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ends Mexican War, Mexico cedes Texas and all land north of the Rio Grande to U.S. (creates modern border of the U.S. with
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violent dispute over slavery in west
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ruling effectively nullifies Missouri Compromise, declares that slaves are property – cannot sue.
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John Brown leads attack on arsenal at Harper’s Ferry; later captured and hanged
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turning point of Civil War; South never recovers
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the 13th amendmendt is ratified and put in the constitution
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used to impeach Andrew Johnson (said he had violated it)
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U.S. purchase Alaska from Russia
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connects the coasts of the United States; greatest transportation achievement
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grants protection of voting rights to black males
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First black senator
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greatest example of a political machine (NYC)
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Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse lead Sioux to crushing victory of General George Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn
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Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone
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Susan B. Anthony – gets women’s suffrage vote to Congress – leads to 19th Amendment
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Thomas Edison creates the electric light
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President James Garfield assassinated
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Federal forces massacre 200 Sioux Indians
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outlaws monopolies, price-fixing, other trade restraints
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formed specifically to give farmers a voice in government
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journalism that features unethical or unprofessional practices by news media
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Separate but Equal’ is constitutional (overturned by Brown vs. Board of Education)
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Teddy Roosevelt leads Rough Riders, U.S. crushes Spain’s Navy
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ends spanish american war
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opend the door
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President McKinley assassinated, Teddy Roosevelt now 26th President
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increases U.S. presence in Latin America
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set food quality standards
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World War One begins
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Americans died on board
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Germay tried to ask mexico to attack the u.s
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establishes the draft
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outlaws purchase, sale, and transport of alcohol
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treaty that ended ww1
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women’s suffrage (right to vote)
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exposes massive corruption in Harding Administration
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ease war reparations on Germany
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popularizes debate over teaching evolution in schools – outlawed
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executed for murder; controversial because the were anarchists, politically
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launches Great Depression Great Depression and New Deal (1930-1939)
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt elected President
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FDR address public on radio – continues to 1944 – gives public
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creation of countless jobs, most productive of any president’s 1st 100 days
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creation of countless jobs, most productive of any president’s 1st 100 days
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criticizes FDR, “Share Our Wealth” proposes large tax burden on wealthy
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supports union rights, protects collective bargaining
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establishes funds for unemployed and elderly
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FDR elected for unprecedented 3rd
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– provides U.S. loan aid to Britain, USSR & allied powers
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agreement b/n U.S President FDR and Britain Prime Minister Churchill
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motivate U.S. citizens to support war efforts
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U.S. defeats Japan, seen as turning point in the war in the
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prosecute Nazi war criminals Baby Boom, Economic Prosperity, and the Cold War (1946-1960)
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describes division of Communist Eastern Europe from Western Europe
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Truman Doctrine
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postwar economic recovery to help Western Europe; largest relief aid given by the U.S. in U.S. history
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Berlin Blockade
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Harry Truman orders desegregation of military
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– NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) created – alliance system of 26 countries in North America and Europe
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Korean war begins ; U.S. aids South Korea against North Korea; Peace Treaty in 1953
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begins rabid anti-communist campaign; hurt when he accuses military of having communists; alcoholic
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Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed for espionage;
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overturns Plessy vs. Ferguson; says separate but equal is unconstitutional
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”-(Truman) must stop spread of all communism; “Domino Theory” (Eisenhower) – fears that
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creates polio vaccine
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creates polio vaccine
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– 1st televised Presidential debate – JFK vs. Nixon (JFK wins); JFK president 1960
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JFK launches New Frontier platform to help America
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Lunch Counter “Sit-Ins” spark waves of civil rights protest; SCLC created by MLK, Jr.
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– divides East and West Berlin (East was communist)
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- Cuban Missile Crisis– standoff b/n U.S. and USSR after Soviets placed missiles in Cuba pointed at the
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“I have a dream” speech given by MLK – speech for civil rights
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– bans discrimination in education, employment, & public places
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– Voting Rights Act of 1965
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Tet Offensive launched by North Vietnamese Army
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Roe vs. Wade – legalizes abortion (up to 3 months)
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New president
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Camp David Accords
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nuclear power accident causes concern of nuclear safety
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Ronald Reagan elected 40th President
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Iran releases U.S. embassy hostages released after 444 days in captivity.
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Strategic Defense Initiative (a.k.a. STAR WARS) – space based missile defense proposed
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– Space Shuttle Challenger explodes on takeoff, crew killed; space program never the same
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U.S. bombs Libya for supporting Palestinians
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– Osama Bin Laden founds Islamist group Al Qaeda
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Osama Bin Laden founds Islamist group Al Qaeda
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– Chinese government crushes pro-democracy revolt in Tiananmen Square
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Berlin Wall falls (Reagan feels its U.S.’s great est accomplishment of the era)
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Saddam Hussein orders invasion of Kuwait; starts Operation Desert Storm
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Bill Clinton President; appoints Janet Reno first female attorney genera