AICE History EOC study guide 1

Why would Abolitionism be a threat to the Southern economy?

Abolitionism threatened the Southern economy because it would end slavery, which was essential for cheap labor in agriculture.

Define Black Codes.

Black Codes were laws aimed at restricting the freedoms of formerly enslaved people in the South after the Civil War.

What did the Radical Republicans stand for?

Radical Republicans advocated for equal rights, especially for African Americans, and opposed lenient reconstruction policies.

What were the effects of tenant farming during Reconstruction?

Tenant farming kept many African Americans in poverty, making it difficult for them to achieve economic independence.

What were the effects of Jim Crow Legislation?

Jim Crow laws enforced racial segregation, denied African Americans equal rights, and established widespread inequality.

How did Women’s lives change during the Civil War?

Women took on new responsibilities, managed farms, worked as nurses, and challenged traditional gender roles.

What was the Northern opinion of the Supreme Court decision from 1857?

The North was outraged by the Dred Scott decision, viewing it as a denial of free soil and an invalidation of freedom.

What main group did the Populist Party support?

The Populist Party primarily supported farmers and industrial workers, advocating for their reforms.

How did Thomas Edison impact the Second Industrial Revolution?

Edison invented the practical lightbulb and developed electric systems, significantly contributing to industrial and technological growth.

Describe tenement houses?

Tenement houses were overcrowded, unsanitary apartments primarily occupied by industrial workers and immigrants.

What was the goal of the Roosevelt Corollary?

The Roosevelt Corollary aimed to justify U.S. intervention in Latin America to maintain stability.

What was Moral Diplomacy?

Moral Diplomacy was Wilson's foreign policy promoting democracy and opposing oppressive regimes.

What impact did the Lusitania have on public opinion during WWI?

The sinking of the Lusitania shifted American public opinion against Germany and increased support for the war.

How did advances in technology change warfare during WWI?

Technological advances made WWI more brutal, leading to changes in strategy and increased lethality.

Why did Wilson argue against the war-guilt clause in the Treaty of Versailles?

Wilson believed it was unfair to blame Germany entirely and feared it would lead to future conflict.

Why did America oppose joining the League of Nations?

Many Americans feared it would entangle the U.S. in wars without Congressional approval.

How did changes in the economy affect people in the 1920s?

Increased productivity and advancements in machines boosted the U.S. economy and created new jobs.

What was the Goal of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

The Kellogg-Briand Pact aimed to outlaw war as a means of resolving disputes among nations.

Define Isolationism and Neutrality Acts.

Isolationism was U.S. policy to avoid foreign involvement, while Neutrality Acts were laws limiting trade and arms sales with warring nations.