American History eoc practice test

a moment to end slavery

a annual tax that had to be paid before qualifying to vote

The separation of people on the basis of race.

Laws designed to enforce segregation of blacks from whites

"separate but equal"

2000 mile long path along which thousands of Americans journeyed to the Willamette Valley in the 1840's.

1836 rebellion in which Texas gained its independence from Mexico

the major change in the us economy produced by the peoples beginning to buy and to sell goods rather than make them for themselves

Economic system in which individuals and businesses are allowed to compete for profit with a minimum of government interference

Nonviolent refusal to continue to work until a problem is resolved.

Coming to and settling in a country of which one is not native.

The first national association of Trade Unions, formed in 1834

a cheap and efficient process for making steel

the banning of the manufacture sale, and possession of alcohol beverages

president Theodore Roosevelt's program of progressive reforms designed to protect the common people against big businesses

Agreement by the government of Japan to limit Japanese emigration to the United States

the mixing of cultures, ideas, and peoples that has changed the American nation. The United States, with its history of immigration, has often been called a melting pot.

favoring the interest of native-born people over foreign -born people

located in San Fransico: former U.S. immigrant examination station, was the entry point for immigrants from Asia and South America

An immigrant receiving station that opened in 1892, where immigrants were given a medical examination and only allowed in if they were healthy

the merging of companies that make similar products

a company's taking over its suppliers and distributors and transportation systems to gain total control over the quality and cost of its products

an economic and social philosophy holding that a system of unrestrained competition will ensure the survival of the fittest

a law extended in 1887 that established the federal governments right to supervise railroads activities and created a five-member instate commerce commission to do so

a month-long battle of world war ll, in which the allies succeeded in turning back the last major German offensive of the war

A political system in which the government has total control over the lives of individual citizens.

an association of nations established in 1920 to promote international cooperation and peace

A series of proposals in which U.S. president Woodrow Wilson outlined a plan for achieving a lasting peace after World War I.

a law enacted in 1906 to halt the sale of contaminated foods and drugs and to ensure truth in labeling

A jounalist who uncover abuses and curroptions in society.

1913 constitutional amendment allowing American voters to directly elect US senators

An increase in prices or decline in purchasing power caused by an increase in the supply of money.

a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

A procedure for submitting to popular vote the removal of officials from office before the end of their term.

A legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US constitution

Smugglers of illegal alcohol during the Prohibition era

protestant religious movement grounded in the belief that all the stories and details in the Bible are literally true

court case in which the biology teacher John T Scopes was tried for challenging a Tennessee law that outlawed the teaching of eveluston

A set of principles granted greater sexual freedom to men then woman.

American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence.

American colonists who were determined to fight the British until American independence was won

A general and progressive increase in prices

The belief that all people should have equal political, economic, social, and civil rights

Political system in which a national government and constituent units, such as state government, share power

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

The official approval of the Constitution, or of an amendment,by the state

A supporter of the constitution and of a strong national government

people who opposed the Constitution

A political system dominated by two major parties.

political party known for its support of strong state government, founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1792 in opposition to the federalist party

Allowed Missouri to enter the union as a slave state, Maine to enter the union as a free state, prohibited slavery north of latitude 36˚ 30' within the Louisiana Territory (1820)

The group of nations-including Germany, Italy, and Japan -that opposed the allies in World War II

A tax on earnings

1870 constitutional amendment that guaranteed voting rights regardless of race or previous condition of servitude

According to Piaget, the process by which new ideas and experiences are absorbed and incorporated into existing mental structures and behaviors

An organization group that controls a political party in a city and offers services to voters and businesses in exchange for political and financial support.

The use of both gold and silver as a basis for a national monetary system

Period lasting from 1229 to 1940,in which the U.S economy was in severe decline and millions were unemployed

Railroad connecting the west and east coasts of the continental US

Growth of cities

law enacted 1973,limiting a presidents right to send troops into battle without consulting congress.

The illegal use of political influence for personal gain

An officeholder's power to appoint people—usually those who have helped him or her to get elected—to positions in government. This was a big center of conflict during the time period.