US History: Semester 1 Study Guide

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from U.S. History, focusing on foundational events, movements, and legislation.

New Deal

A series of programs and reforms introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to help recover the U.S. economy during the Great Depression.

Trusts

Large business entities that have significant market power, often associated with monopolistic practices during the Gilded Age.

Gilded Age

A term used to describe the late 19th century in America, characterized by rapid economic growth, industrialization, and political corruption.

Progressive Era

A period of social activism and political reform in the United States from the 1890s to the 1920s, aiming to address issues caused by industrialization.

Imperialism

A policy or practice in which a country extends its power and dominance over other nations or territories, often through military or economic means.

Fourteen Points

A statement of principles for peace that was to be used for peace negotiations to end World War I, outlined by President Woodrow Wilson.

Liberty Bonds

War bonds sold in the United States to support the allied cause in World War I.

Great Migration

The movement of over six million African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North and West from approximately 1916 to 1970.

Roaring Twenties

The decade of the 1920s in the United States, characterized by economic prosperity, cultural change, and the emergence of mass media.

Social Security

A government program designed to provide financial assistance to individuals and families in need, particularly the elderly, disabled, and unemployed.