History of the Americas Questions
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In 1850 the slave the slave trade was banned in _____________ ________
Stephen Douglas took a strong stand against slavery expansion in his debates with Lincon TOF?
TOF- the goal of the new federalist party was to stop the spread of slavery into its western territories
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was most likely started by
____ was the only president to make significant policies preserving the environment.
Helped provide money to younger people who lost their jobs, and helped them find other jobs.Used to identify who you are todayReform(Money after you retire)
Many americans became wealthy by engaging in speculation (invest in something risky and make a killing)Buying on a margin: 10% is your money and 90% is what you borrowed. As long as the stocks keep going up, you will keep making income.
The events in Cuba led the US to war with
During WW1, the Supreme Court ruled that free speech can be limited if
Given the opportunity to buy houses and make it easier for people who had lost their jobs.RecoveryPrevent homelessness
ReformPaid farmers to practice techniquesProvide jobs for farmersPrevent a dust bowl
60% of farms were abandoned because it was dead, so people headed to California for jobs.Grapes of wrath is a symbolism
Pushing for government reform, and for better working conditions for women.
how many Americans were unemployed By 1933?
Who wrote the grapes of wrath (tells the story of the Great Depression)?
Stock Market Crash 1929, bank failure, Reduction in Purchasing Across the Board, American Economic Policy with Europe, and dust bowl
Believes that the least involved the government in people's lives the better (less involved the better)Hands off
Mission is to protect investors by enforcing laws against fraudSecurity (monitor against fraud)
Poor farming techniqueNot rotating cropsPoor water management
Established during 1933 (reform)Ensures money in the bank just incase the bank fails (money deposited in the bank is now ensured)