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Moral Diplomacy
Moral Diplomacy is a policy that was proposed by Woodrow Wilson in his campaign in 1912 that give support only to countries that had the same moral beliefs as the supportive nation. Using this system provided growth for the US as well as forgin influence in other countries. -
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Palmer Raids
The Palmer Raids were government actions conducted by the Department of Justice, whose goal was to capture any radicals, anarchists and communist. These resulted in the arrest of many innocent citizens. -
18th Amendment
The 18th amendment was ratified on January 29th, 1919, prohibiting the production and sale of alcohol. This law was active until 1933, when the 21st amendment was passed. -
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Prohibition
Prohibition was the time period when the production and sale of alcohol was illegal. Prohibition was not favored by Amercan citizens and with the leak of support came speak-easies and bootleggers. -
Schenck vs. U.S.
The case of Schenck vs. U.S. ruled that the freedom of speech protection (1st amendment) could be restricted if the words spoken or printed were a “clear and present danger”. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles peace treaty that lead to the end of WWI in June of 1919. At the end of the war, Germany was the only nation left fighting for the Central Powers; Germany was punished as a result. -
Volstead Act
The Volstead Act was a law passed in 1919 to enforce the 18th amendment. This provides a punishment for people who were violating the constitution. -
“Back to Africa” movement
The “Back to Africa” movement was started by Marcus Garvey who prompt African American to return to Africa because they would never truly be equal in the US. -
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Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a period of social, artistic and intellectual growth in Harlem, New York. During its time in was refered to as the New Negro Movement because it was a turning point for the black culture in America. -
League of Nations
Created after WWI by Woodrow Wilson, the League of Nations is an organization that brought nations together to solve international issues. There were 63 members before its end in 146 due to WWII. -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment was ratified on August 18th, 1920. After decades of agitation and protesting women gained the right to vote. -
Scopes Trial
Also known as the Monkey Trials, the Scopes Trials was the prosecution of the science teacher for teaching evolution in a public school. This was one of the first representation of a clash between traditional and modern values in America. -
Kellogg-Briand Pact
The Kellogg-Briand Pact was an international effort to prevent another world war. Although 62 nations ratified that pact, it did fail due to the start of World War II. -
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Dust Bowl
The Dust Bowl is a period of time during the Great Depression of severe dust storms that destroyed agriculture in America. -
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The FDIC was created in 1933, an agency to protect bank depositors and ensure a level of trust in America’s banking system. This agency that was created by Franklin D. Roosevelt is still around today and insures up to $250,000 in coverage. -
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New Deal
The New Deal was presented by Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide relief and recovery from the Great Depression. It consisted of many programs such as public work projects, financial reforms and regulation. -
20th Amendment
The 20th amendment sets the dates that a presidential term ends, or any other government office. It also explains what would happen if the president dies in office. -
21st Amendment
The 21st amendment ratified on December 5th, 1933 repealed the 18th amendment. This amendment ended prohibition satisfying not only most Americans but also businesses. -
Indian Reorganization Act
Also known as the Wheeler-Howard Act, the Indian Reorganization Act decreased the Federal control over the American Indians affairs and increase the Indian’s self-government. -
Works Progress Administration
The WPA was apart of the New Deal proposed by FDR employing millions of unemployed Americans. -
Social Security Act
The Social Security Act was the leguation that put what we know at the system of benefits for old-aged workers, victims of accidents, unemployment, and physically handicapped. -
Neutrality Act
The Neutrality Act prohibited the export of arms, ammunition, and implements of war from the Us to any other country unless the manufacturers obtained a proper license. This act was repealed after the Neutrality Act of 1939 granted the permission to export arms to belligerent nations. -
Fair Labor Standards Act
The first act in the United States that set a requirement for federal regulation of wages and hours. Also known as the Wages and Hours act. -
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Phony War
The Phony War was a six month time period after the blitzkrieg attack on Poland were nothing happened, no bomb drops or fighting. This was good for the government because it gave time to strategize. -
Lend-Lease Act
The Lend-Lease Act created a system that allowed the US to provide war supplies to any country that was vital to the defense if the US. This act created growth in employment due to the constant need for supplies from those countries fight against the Axis. -
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Open Door Policy
The Open Door Policy was an agreement between the US and China that protects trading with other other and provides the support of China administration and territories. This policy led to forgin influence in China and led to other nations joining in this policy. Later, Japan violated the policy causing it to end.