West‚ the federal government began a policy of concentration‚ restricting tribes to specific‚ limited reservations. This new policy led to conflicts and violence among Native American groups and with Whites. Final Battles on the Plains From 1867 to 1890‚ the federal government fought a number of tribes in brutal military campaigns‚ eliminating any semblance of resistance and culminating in the Massacre
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In the late nineteenth century‚ around 1880-1900‚ many farmers were experiencing problems and threats to their way of life. The valid complaints of the farmers dealt with the money supply system in America and the large railroad companies. In 1892‚ the platform for the Populist Party was laid down. In this platform it is stated that “the national power to create money is appropriated to enrich bondholders ... thereby adding millions to the burdens of the people.” This is discussing the demonetization
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Why did the depression of 1893 occur? Source: Romer‚ 1984 The depression‚ which was signalled by a financial panic in 1893‚ has been blamed on the deflation dating back to the Civil War‚ the gold standard and monetary policy‚ under consumption (the economy was producing goods and services at a higher rate than society was consuming and the resulting inventory accumulation led firms to reduce employment and cut back production)‚ a general economic unsoundness (a reference less to tangible economic
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established territory ignoring the 50‚000 hipanics worried land would be confiscated 1847 taos indians rebelled killed new gov/ anglo american officials subdues by US army US organized gov in 1850 US broke power of tibes led to hispanic migration 1880’s-90’s railroads new economic activity nre mexican immigration looking for work got lowest paying least stable jobs Hispanic California and Texas: spanish
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popular pamphlet titled Coin’s Financial School 9. Mary Elizabeth Lease- became well known during the early 1890’s for her actions as a speaker for the populist party 10. Frederick Jackson Turner- American historian who said that humanity would continue to progress as long as there was new land to move into. 11. James B. Weaver- American politician who leaned toward agrarian radicalism; he twice ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. presidency 12. Jacob S. Coxey- a wealthy Ohio quarry owner
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The Gilded Age * During the Gilded Age‚ American businesses were transformed: * Massive corporations replaced small‚ family businesses * New technology‚ transportation‚ marketing‚ labor relations‚ & efficient mass-production * By 1900‚ the U.S. was the most industrialized country in the world * 19th-century inventors led to an “Age of Invention”: * Cyrus Field’s telegraph cable * Business typewriters‚ cash registers‚ adding machines * High-speed textile
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corruption. Despite their similarity at the national level‚ the two parties competed fiercely for offices and spoils‚ while doling out “pork-barrel” benefits to veterans and other special interest groups. Theme: The serious issues of monetary and agrarian reform‚ labor‚ race‚ and economic fairness were largely swept under the rug by the political system‚ until revolting farmers and a major economic depression beginning in 1893 created a growing sense of crisis and demands for radical change. Theme:
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APUSH Midterm: 1861-1900 Short Answer 1. Presidential Reconstruction • “Reconstruction” = restoring the Union‚ bringing the states back together‚ NOT fixing the South • The idea that‚ because the South never really “left‚” it’s the President’s job‚ as opposed to the idea that Congress needs to readmit states that left • Also a reference to Johnson’s plan: after he became President‚ he came up with his own plan and went ahead with it without Congress • Johnson gave pardons to everyone‚ abandoned
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AP Questions‚ 1980-2007 1 List of AP and AP-related questions from the past twenty-seven years. [Compiled by Steve Armstrong] (Updated‚ May 14‚ 2007) Questions labeled “AP” are Copyright © 1980-2005 College Entrance Examination Board and Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. 1607-1763 AP 2007 Alternate The Colonial Period The French and Indian War (1754-1763) altered the relationship between Britain and its North American colonies. Assess this change with regard to TWO of the following
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in 1850‚ it also rekindled the idea of the American Dream. Hundred’s of thousands of people poured into the state by the lure of quick and infinite riches. As a result of the Gold Rush‚ California eventually became an advanced technologic‚ and agrarian state‚ which would help pave the roads to urban development and a very capitalistic economy. The California Gold Rush jump-started the development of California as a state‚ and ignited the belief of the American Dream once again. In a year’s time
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