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American Ideals
Core values of equality, rights, liberty, opportunity, and democracy that define the American identity.
Enlightenment
Philosophical movement emphasizing reason and individual rights.
Natural Rights
Inherent freedoms such as life, liberty, and property.
John Locke
Enlightenment thinker whose ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence.
Social Contract
Theory that government derives its legitimacy from the consent of the governed.
Declaration of Independence
1776 document asserting the colonies’ freedom from Britain.
Thomas Jefferson
Primary author of the Declaration of Independence and advocate for individual liberty.
Frederick Douglass
Former slave, abolitionist, and orator who fought for equality and civil rights.
U.S. Constitution
Framework for the U.S. government, establishing principles like federalism and separation of powers.
Inalienable Rights
Rights that cannot be taken away or transferred.
Checks and Balances
System ensuring no branch of government becomes too powerful.
Separation of Powers
Division of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Limited Government
Principle that government powers are restricted by law.
Federalism
Division of power between national and state governments.
Popular Sovereignty
Idea that government power originates from the consent of the people.
Bill of Rights
First ten amendments to the Constitution protecting individual liberties.
Sectionalism
Loyalty to a specific region of the country.
13th Amendment
Abolished slavery.
14th Amendment
Granted citizenship and equal protection under the law.
15th Amendment
Granted voting rights regardless of race.
Social Darwinism
Social theory promoting 'survival of the fittest' concept.
Laissez-Faire
Minimal government interference in business.
Trusts
Large business combinations that dominated industries.
Captains of Industry vs. Robber Barons
Debate on whether industrial leaders contributed to society or exploited it.
Progressive Movement
Reform movement addressing inequalities caused by industrialization.
Muckrakers
Journalists exposing corruption and societal problems.
Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle
Novel revealing unsafe practices in the meatpacking industry.
Meat Inspection Act
Law improving food safety.
T. Roosevelt as Progressive President
Advocated for conservation, trust-busting, and social reforms.
Trust Busting
Efforts to break up monopolies.
Sherman Antitrust Act
Law aimed at preventing monopolies.
Labor Unions
Worker organizations fighting for better conditions.
Political Machines
Organizations controlling politics through patronage.
Social Gospel Movement
Religious movement addressing social issues.
Settlement Houses
Community centers assisting immigrants and the poor.
Tenement Act of 1901
Law improving housing conditions in urban areas.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
1911 disaster highlighting unsafe working conditions.
NAACP
Organization advocating for civil rights.
ADL
Organization combating discrimination.
Nativists
Individuals opposing immigration.
Taft & Wilson as Progressive Presidents
Advocated for reforms such as trust-busting and labor protections.
NAWSA
National American Woman Suffrage Association.
NWP
National Woman's Party advocating for women's suffrage.
Silent Sentinels
Suffragists who protested for the right to vote.
19th Amendment
Constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote.
Manifest Destiny
Belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America.
Imperialism
Extending U.S. influence globally for economic and political reasons.
Open Door Policy
Ensured equal trading rights in China.
Annexation of Hawaii
U.S. takeover of Hawaii undermining native governance.
Spanish American War
Conflict resulting in U.S. acquisition of territories.
Yellow Journalism
Sensationalized reporting influencing public opinion.
Big Stick Diplomacy
Roosevelt's policy advocating for strong military presence.
Roosevelt Corollary
Extension of the Monroe Doctrine for intervention.
Moral/Dollar Diplomacy
Policies using ethics or investments to influence countries.
Isolationist
Policy of avoiding international alliances.
Committee of Public Information
Agency promoting support for World War I.
Espionage Act
Law restricting dissent during wartime.
Sedition Act
Law limiting free speech during wartime.
Schenck vs. United States
Supreme Court case upholding restrictions on free speech.
Return to Normalcy
Harding's campaign for post-WWI stability.
First Red Scare
Fear of communism influencing U.S. politics.
Immigration Act of 1924
Restricted immigration based on national origins.
Sacco and Vanzetti
Italian immigrants executed amid anti-immigrant sentiment.
Scopes Trial
Clash between evolution and religion in education.
Palmer Raids
Crackdown on suspected radicals.
Ku Klux Klan
White supremacist group targeting minorities.
Prohibition
Legal ban on alcohol production and sale.
Bootleggers
Individuals involved in illegal alcohol trade.
Great Migration
Movement of African Americans to northern cities.
Harlem Renaissance
Cultural movement celebrating Black identity.
Roaring Twenties
Era of economic prosperity and cultural change.
Flappers
Women challenging traditional roles in the 1920s.
Henry Ford
Innovator of affordable cars and assembly lines.
Mass Production
Manufacturing process to produce large quantities efficiently.
Consumerism
Cultural trend focused on the acquisition of goods.
Causes of Great Depression
Factors such as the stock market crash and bank failures.
Installment Buying
Purchasing method allowing credit-based payments.
President Hoover
Advocated limited government intervention during the Depression.
Bonus Army March
WWI veterans’ protest for early bonus payments.
Rugged Individualism
Belief in self-reliance over government assistance.
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal loans to stabilize banks.
Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
Protectionist policy worsening global trade.
Dust Bowl
Severe drought impacting farming in the Midwest.
FDR
U.S. president advocating for New Deal policies.
Fireside Chats
FDR's radio addresses reassuring the public.
New Deal
Government programs addressing the economic crisis.
First 100 Days
Intense legislative activity under FDR.
Banking Acts
Financial reforms to restore confidence in banks.
Social Security Act
Established safety nets for the elderly and unemployed.
Court Packing Plan
FDR's controversial attempt to expand the Supreme Court.
Impact of New Deal on Women
New Deal programs offered limited support for women, often reinforcing traditional roles.
Impact of New Deal on African-Americans
While some benefits were gained, many African Americans faced discrimination in programs.
Overall Impact of New Deal
Increased federal government involvement in the economy and established social safety nets.
