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Question | Answer |
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egalitarianism | french word meaning equal, belief in making political economic or social life equal. |
initiative | popular vote in politics, synonym for imagination. |
American Expeditionary forces | U.S Armed forces in WWI, active from 1917-1919. |
Growth of Labor Unions | effected the economy of the U.S by adding more workers to the workforce which increased production of manufacturing. |
changing role of women (women) | Industrialization changed the life of_________. Took place during the 20th and 21st century. _______ helped start education widely. |
Securities and exchange commision | agency of the U.S. federal government. Created in 1934 by an act called the exchange act. Secures laws and regulating industry. This replaced the blue sky act laws. |
Pacific theatre | Used during WWII used in the area of operations of U.S. forces and helped protect the pacific ocean for the U.S. |
Prosperity of the 1950's | was the time of the highest standard of living in the world. the economic growth allowed people to start a new lives. |
24th amendment | prohibits requiring a poll tax for voters in federal elections, ratified in 1964. |
Truman Doctrine | this doctrine provided political military and economic assistance to all democratic nations under threats, the reason for this doctrine is because British dropped the aid in these countries. |
Phyllis Schlafly | American constitutional lawyer and conservative activist. Author of the Eagle Forum. |
Tinker v Des Moines | 5 kids wore black arm bands to school to protest at school. Went to Supreme Court and these protestors won. |
USA Patriot Act of 2001 | took place after 9/11 this act stands for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism. |