Dr. Newcomer US History 2020 Study Guide: Exam One Format: The exam will consist of twenty five multiple-choice questions (worth two points each/50 total)‚ ten matching questions (worth two points each/20 total)‚ and fifteen identifications (worth two points each/30 total). SAMPLE MULTIPLE CHOICE: Each of the multiple choice questions will ask you to identify the significance of an event or issue by completing the sentence. They will cover material from the lectures. Mark Twain referred
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A Historical Analysis of the Racial Impact of the Lebensraum Policy in the Territorial Expansion of the Nazi Regime during World War II This historical study will define the historical background of Germany’s racial policy of Lebensraum to understand the motives for territorial expansion in Eastern Europe. Hitler’s Nazi regime utilized this ideological policy during WWII‚ yet it was primarily created during the late 19th century and the early 20th century. Hitler expanded on the idea of promoting
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Garfield is assassinated. Chester Arthur becomes president 1884: Grover Cleveland is elected president 1886: Haymarket riot turns public sentiment against unions 1889: Oklahoma opened for settlement; the land rush begins 1890: Sioux are massacred at Wounded Knee 1890: Congress passes the Sherman Antitrust Act 1893: Diminished US gold reserve triggers the panic of 1893 1894: President Cleveland sends federal troops to Illinois to end the Pullman strike 1896: William McKinley is elected
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Populism DBQ During the period of 1880-1900‚ farmers were facing many hardships. Financial issues were one of the main difficulties as well as long hours‚ droughts‚ insect plagues‚ and ranchers and cowboys. The farmers refused to back down without a fight. Farmers made valid complaints and expected something to be done about it. Their complaints weren’t being listened to and they took matter into their own hands. The Farmers Alliance was formed in the 1890’s to serve for needs of education‚ farming
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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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markets; the competition stimulated the British textile industry to industrialize‚ which led to the eventual destruction of the Indian textile market both in Europe and in India. Labour Party: British working-class political party established in the 1890s and dedicated to reforms and a peaceful transition to socialism‚ in time providing a viable alternative to the revolutionary emphasis of Marxism. Latin American export boom: Large-scale increase in Latin American exports (mostly raw materials and
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Farmers believe in populism; populism is the belief that common people is as good as the rich. The targets of populist are focused on economic power and individuals who exercise the power. In 1890‚ the Populist movement is aimed at controlling new corporations like banks and railroads. The Populist party also known as the People’s party supported the use of
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‘polyarchy’ framework by Robert Dahl‚ which presents two elements that make up democracy: public contestation and inclusiveness (2012‚ 196). Allegedly‚ populism is harmful to democracy’s public contestation‚ as it is against opposition‚ due to its claim and propagation of representing one collective ‘people’ (Kaltwasser 2012‚ 199). However‚ populism can be helpful in providing political inclusion of the populace‚ although this depends on the situation (Kaltwasser 2012‚ 184). Kaltwasser illustrates
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Progressive Era was a time of widespread‚ extraordinary “political innovation” and “social activism” that spanned from 1890 to 1920. (pg. 777) Progressives at the time sought to change the U.S. for the better due to the consequences of the urban-industrial revolution that caused a “crisis of democracy.” (pg. 777) Progressive reformers had varied motives and goals‚ such as populism‚ economic depression‚ influential socialist ideas‚ and “honest government.” (pg. 779-780) However‚ many agreed that “widespread
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2005 AP U.S. History Study Kit -2- TABLE OF CONTENTS 2006 FRQ Study Guide ....................................................... 3 2006 DBQ Study Guide ........................................................ 4 Historical Periods To Memorize .............................................. 6 Key Dates to Memorize ......................................................... 8 Key Terms You Must Know ...................................................9 Colonial Period Study Guide ..............
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