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American History
Exam 2
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 1
02/19/2011

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Term
17th Amendment
Definition
Allowed direct election of US Senators.
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18th Amendment
Definition
Prohibition of liquor.
Term
19th Amendment
Definition
Women the right to vote.
Term
Boxer Rebellion
Definition
Chinese that were opposed to the Manchu Dynasty, also to the presence and influence of western nations.
Term
Open Door Policy
Definition
"Agressive"... All nations have equal commerce, indutrial, and trade rights in China.
Term
Building/Opening Panama Canel
Definition
A channel through Central American linking the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean.
(Contains the Hay-Paunceforte Treaty between Britain and United States)
Term
Mann Act
Definition
Made it illegal to transport women across state lines for informal purposes.
Term
Three C's
Definition
1. Control of corporations.
2. Consumer Protection.
3. Conservation of natural resources.
Term
Dawes Severalty Act
Definition
An act to provide for the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various reservations, and to extend the protection of the laws of the United States and the Territories over the Indians.
Term
Importance to Buffalo
Definition
Used for meat, clothing, and shelter.
Term
Queen Likiuokalani
Definition
Queen Liliuokalani was the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian islands.
Term
Social Darwinism
Definition
which states that the strongest or fittest should survive and flourish in society, while the weak and unfit should be allowed to die.
Term
Yellow Journalism
Definition
involved sensationalism, distorted stories, and misleading images for the sole purpose of boosting newspaper sales and exciting public opinion.
Term
Rough Riders
Definition
Lead by Theodore Roosevelt were men who road in on horses.
Term
Muckrackers
Definition
Exposed corruption.
Term
Progressive Movement
Definition
Beliefs that people should have more influence on goverment.
Term
Explosion of Maine
Definition
Maine had been sent to Havana, Cuba to protect U.S. interests during the Cuban revolt against Spain.. She suddenly exploded, and swiftly sank, killing nearly three quarters of her crew. (Remember the Maine, to Hell with Spain!)
Term
Homestead Act of 1862
Definition
You could get 160 arces of land, live on it for 5 years, make some improvement, and pay a nomianl fee 25-30 dollars.
Term
Results of Spanish American War
Definition
1. Cuba is free & independent.
2. The U.S. claim Puerto Rico, Guam, and keep The Philippines.
Term
Zimmerman Telegram
Definition
Feb 1917 British get letter address to German Embassdor from Mexico to ask for help by making a distraction toward the US.
Term
Selective Service
Definition
You register on when 18 years old so if Draft is held you wll be reported.
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