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1939-1941; isolationist group wanting to stay out of WW2.
Named after Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy, this movement sought to root out Communist influence in the government, military, and entertainment industry. It's a period marked by intolerance and paranoia.
British policy announced at the beginning of the 1700s that, as long as the colonies remained politically loyal and continued their trade with Great Britain, the British government would relax enforcement of 17th century laws designed to rein in the colonies.
Program announced by President Lyndon B. Johnson to address social inequality in America. Included a War on Poverty, Medicare and Medicaid, wider protection for Civil Rights and education funding. Funding couldn't continue because of the Vietnam War.
Created during Teddy Roosevelt's presidency (Roosevelt was the first conservationist president), the Forest Service protected the number of national forests and encouraged efficient use of natural resources.
First proposed by Alexander Hamilton, this was the financial arm of the federal government. Opposed by Anti-Federalists, it passed in 1791 under a 20-year charter which was allowed to expire just prior to the War of 1812. Re-chartered in 1816, it abuses and corruption were partially responsible for the Panic of 1819 and given as a reason by Andrew Jackson to destroy the Bank of the United States, which he did in his second term as president.
1754 meeting of representatives from seven colonies to coordinate their efforts against French & Native American threats.
Series of policies by FDR and his advisors from 1933-1941 to restore the economy and increase trust in the government. Massively overhauled the government, growing its size and its role in people's everyday lives. Didn't end the Great Depression.
1950s literary movement that criticized the conformity of American society. Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsburg, and William Burroughs were key figures.
First official government of the United States, ratified in 1781. Allowed more power to reside with the states. Replaced by the Constitution in 1788.
Lillian Gish and Rudolph Valentino highlighted the first wave of movie stars.
JFK's programs to revitalize America at home and reenergize society for continued battles against the Soviet Union. Established the Peace Corps. "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
1994 pledge by Republican candidates to balance the budget, support term limits, and shrink the size of the federal government. Republicans won both the House and Senate for the first time since the 1950s.
Campaign platform of Teddy Roosevelt - every man gets a "square deal, no more, no less."
"Hippies." A revolt against cultural norms of the 1960s, marked by men growing their hair.
Period from 1816-1823 that featured little domestic confrontation because of the collapse of the Federalist Party, as well as optimism to the future due to the War of 1812.
Platform of the Farmers Alliances at a convention in Ocala, Florida in 1890. Called for a graduated income tax, unlimited coinage of silver, government control of railroads, and direct election of U.S. senators. Politicians who supported these tenants called themselves Populists.
Post-WW1 fear of radicals, "political subversives" and "undesirable" immigrants in response to Russia's fall to communism. Nearly 6,500 people were arrested and sent to jail in the United States.
Proposed by Henry Clay, promoted protective tariffs to encourage Americans to buy American goods.
1927 film starring Al Jolson - first movie with sound.

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