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15700659212EllipsisThe omission of a word or phrase which is grammatically necessary but can be deduced from the context.0
15700659215AnaphoraThe repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses1
15700659216MetonymyA figure of speech in which something is referred to by using the name of something that is associated with it2
15700659213SardonicGrimly or scornfully mocking, bitterly sarcastic3
15700659214ParallelismPhrases or sentences of a similar construction/meaning placed side by side, balancing each other4
15727115522SynaesthesiaA perceptual experience in which stimulation of one sense produces additional unusual experiences in another sense, or when the piece stimulates multiple senses. Ex. "bitter cold"5

AP Statistics Quick review Flashcards

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9812947939How do you check if there are outliers?calculate IQR; anything above Q3+1.5(IQR) or below Q1-1.5(IQR) is an outlier0
9812947940If a graph is skewed, should we calculate the median or the mean? Why?median; it is resistant to skews and outliers1
9812947941If a graph is roughly symmetrical, should we calculate the median or the mean? Why?mean; generally is more accurate if the data has no outliers2
9812947942What is in the five number summary?Minimum, Q1, Median, Q3, Maximum3
9812947943Relationship between variance and standard deviation?variance=(standard deviation)^24
9812947945standard deviationthe standard deviation is the square root of the variance5
9812947946What should we use to measure spread if the median was calculated?IQR6
9812947947What should we use to measure spread if the mean was calculated?standard deviation7
9812947948What is the IQR? How much of the data does it represent?Q3-Q1; 50%8
9812948131What is the formula for standard deviation?9
9812947950Categorical variables vs. Quantitative VariablesCategorical: individuals can be assigned to one of several groups or categories Quantitative: takes numberical values10
9812947952Things to include when describing a distributionCenter (Mean or Median), Unusual Gaps or Outliers, Spread (Standard Deviation or IQR), Shape (Roughly Symmetric, slightly/heavily skewed left or right, bimodal, range)11
9812947953Explain how to standardize a variable. What is the purpose of standardizing a variable?Subtract the distribution mean and then divide by standard deviation. Tells us how many standard deviations from the mean an observation falls, and in what direction.12
9812947954What effect does standardizing the values have on the distribution?shape would be the same as the original distribution, the mean would become 0, the standard deviation would become 113
9812947955What is a density curve?a curve that (a) is on or above the horizontal axis, and (b) has exactly an area of 114
9812947956Inverse Normwhen you want to find the percentile: invNorm (area, mean, standard deviation)15
9812947957z(x-mean)/standard deviation16
9812947958pth percentilethe value with p percent observations less than is17
9812947959cumulative relative frequency graphcan be used to describe the position of an individual within a distribution or to locate a specified percentile of the distribution18
9812947960How to find and interpret the correlation coefficient r for a scatterplotSTAT plot, scatter, L1 and L2 (Plot 1: ON); STAT --> CALC --> 8:LinReg(a+bx) No r? --> 2nd 0 (Catalog) down to Diagnostic ON19
9812947961rtells us the strength of a LINEAR association. -1 to 1. Not resistant to outliers20
9812947962r^2the proportion (percent) of the variation in the values of y that can be accounted for by the least squares regression line21
9812947963residual plota scatterplot of the residuals against the explanatory variable. Residual plots help us assess how well a regression line fits the data. It should have NO PATTERN22
9812947964regression linea line that describes how a response variable y changes as an explanatory variable x changes. We often use a regression line to predict the value of y for a given value of x.23
9812947965residual formularesidual=y-y(hat) aka observed y - predicted y24
9812947966What method do you use to check if a distribution or probability is binomial?BINS: 1. Binary: There only two outcomes (success and failure) 2. Independent: The events independent of one another? 3. Number: There is a fixed number of trials 4. Success: The probability of success equal in each trial25
9812947967What method do you use to check if a distribution or probability is geometric?BITS: 1. Binary: There only two outcomes (success and failure) 2. Independent: The events independent of one another 3. Trials: There is not a fixed number of trials 4. Success: The probability of success equal in each trial26
9812947968nnumber of trials27
9812947969pprobability of success28
9812947970knumber of successes29
9812947971Binomial Formula for P(X=k)(n choose k) p^k (1-p)^(n-k)30
9812947972Binomial Calculator Function to find P(X=k)binompdf(n,p,k)31
9812947973Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≤k)binomcdf(n,p,k)32
9812947974Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-binomcdf(n,p,k-1)33
9812947975mean of a binomial distributionnp34
9812947976standard deviation of a binomial distribution√(np(1-p))35
9812947977Geometric Formula for P(X=k)(1-p)^(k-1) x p36
9812947978Geometric Calculator Function to find P(X=k)geometpdf(p,k)37
9812947979Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≤k)geometcdf(p,k)38
9812947980Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-geometcdf(p,k-1)39
9812947981Mean of a geometric distribution1/p=expected number of trials until success40
9812947982Standard deviation of a geometric distribution√((1-p)/(p²))41
9812947983What do you do if the binomial probability is for a range, rather than a specific number?Take binomcdf(n,p,maximum) - binomcdf(n,p,minimum-1)42
9812947984how do you enter n choose k into the calculator?type "n" on home screen, go to MATH --> PRB --> 3: ncr, type "k"43
9812947985μ(x+y)μx+μy44
9812947986μ(x-y)μx-μy45
9812947987σ(x+y)√(σ²x+σ²y)46
9812947988What does adding or subtracting a constant effect?Measures of center (median and mean). Does NOT affect measures of spread (IQR and Standard Deviation) or shape.47
9812947989What does multiplying or dividing a constant effect?Both measures of center (median and mean) and measures of spread (IQR and standard deviation). Shape is not effected. For variance, multiply by a² (if y=ax+b).48
9812947990σ(x-y)√(σ²x+σ²y) --> you add to get the difference because variance is distance from mean and you cannot have a negative distance49
9812947991calculate μx by handX1P1+X2P2+.... XKPK (SigmaXKPK)50
9812947992calculate var(x) by hand(X1-μx)²p(1)+(X2-μx)²p(2)+.... (Sigma(Xk-μx)²p(k))51
9812947993Standard deviationsquare root of variance52
9812947994discrete random variablesa fixed set of possible x values (whole numbers)53
9812947995continuous random variables-x takes all values in an interval of numbers -can be represented by a density curve (area of 1, on or above the horizontal axis)54
9812947996What is the variance of the sum of 2 random variables X and Y?(σx)²+(σy)², but ONLY if x and y are independent.55
9812947997mutually exclusiveno outcomes in common56
9812947998addition rule for mutually exclusive events P (A U B)P(A)+P(B)57
9812947999complement rule P(A^C)1-P(A)58
9812948000general addition rule (not mutually exclusive) P(A U B)P(A)+P(B)-P(A n B)59
9812948001intersection P(A n B)both A and B will occur60
9812948002conditional probability P (A | B)P(A n B) / P(B)61
9812948003independent events (how to check independence)P(A) = P(A|B) P(B)= P(B|A)62
9812948004multiplication rule for independent events P(A n B)P(A) x P(B)63
9812948005general multiplication rule (non-independent events) P(A n B)P(A) x P(B|A)64
9812948006sample spacea list of possible outcomes65
9812948007probability modela description of some chance process that consists of 2 parts: a sample space S and a probability for each outcome66
9812948008eventany collection of outcomes from some chance process, designated by a capital letter (an event is a subset of the sample space)67
9812948009What is the P(A) if all outcomes in the sample space are equally likely?P(A) = (number of outcomes corresponding to event A)/(total number of outcomes in sample space)68
9812948010Complementprobability that an event does not occur69
9812948011What is the sum of the probabilities of all possible outcomes?170
9812948012What is the probability of two mutually exclusive events?P(A U B)= P(A)+P(B)71
9812948013five basic probability rules1. for event A, 0≤P(A)≤1 2. P(S)=1 3. If all outcomes in the sample space are equally likely, P(A)=number of outcomes corresponding to event A / total number of outcomes in sample space 4. P(A^C) = 1-P(A) 5. If A and B are mutually exclusive, P(A n B)=P(A)+P(B)72
9812948014When is a two-way table helpfuldisplays the sample space for probabilities involving two events more clearly73
9812948015In statistics, what is meant by the word "or"?could have either event or both74
9812948016When can a Venn Diagram be helpful?visually represents the probabilities of not mutually exclusive events75
9812948017What is the general addition rule for two events?If A and B are any two events resulting from some chance process, then the probability of A or B (or both) is P(A U B)= P(A)+P(B)-P(A n B)76
9812948018What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur77
9812948019What does the union of two or more events mean?either event A or event B (or both) occurs78
9812948020What is the law of large numbers?If we observe more and more repetitions of any chance process, the proportion of times that a specific outcome occurs approaches a single value, which we can call the probability of that outcome79
9812948021the probability of any outcome...is a number between 0 and 1 that describes the proportion of times the outcome would occur in a very long series of repetitions80
9812948022How do you interpret a probability?We interpret probability to represent the most accurate results if we did an infinite amount of trials81
9812948023What are the two myths about randomness?1. Short-run regularity --> the idea that probability is predictable in the short run 2. Law of Averages --> people except the alternative outcome to follow a different outcome82
9812948024simulationthe imitation of chance behavior, based on a model that accurately reflects the situation83
9812948025Name and describe the four steps in performing a simulation1. State: What is the question of interest about some chance process 2. Plan: Describe how to use a chance device to imitate one repetition of process; clearly identify outcomes and measured variables 3. Do: Perform many repetitions of the simulation 4. Conclude: results to answer question of interest84
9812948026What are some common errors when using a table of random digits?not providing a clear description of the simulation process for the reader to replicate the simulation85
9812948027What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur86
9812948028sampleThe part of the population from which we actually collect information. We use information from a sample to draw conclusions about the entire population87
9812948029populationIn a statistical study, this is the entire group of individuals about which we want information88
9812948030sample surveyA study that uses an organized plan to choose a sample that represents some specific population. We base conclusions about the population on data from the sample.89
9812948031convenience sampleA sample selected by taking the members of the population that are easiest to reach; particularly prone to large bias.90
9812948032biasThe design of a statistical study shows ______ if it systematically favors certain outcomes.91
9812948033voluntary response samplePeople decide whether to join a sample based on an open invitation; particularly prone to large bias.92
9812948034random samplingThe use of chance to select a sample; is the central principle of statistical sampling.93
9812948035simple random sample (SRS)every set of n individuals has an equal chance to be the sample actually selected94
9812948036strataGroups of individuals in a population that are similar in some way that might affect their responses.95
9812948037stratified random sampleTo select this type of sample, first classify the population into groups of similar individuals, called strata. Then choose a separate SRS from each stratum to form the full sample.96
9812948038cluster sampleTo take this type of sample, first divide the population into smaller groups. Ideally, these groups should mirror the characteristics of the population. Then choose an SRS of the groups. All individuals in the chosen groups are included in the sample.97
9812948039inferenceDrawing conclusions that go beyond the data at hand.98
9812948040margin of errorTells how close the estimate tends to be to the unknown parameter in repeated random sampling.99
9812948041sampling frameThe list from which a sample is actually chosen.100
9812948042undercoverageOccurs when some members of the population are left out of the sampling frame; a type of sampling error.101
9812948043nonresponseOccurs when a selected individual cannot be contacted or refuses to cooperate; an example of a nonsampling error.102
9812948044wording of questionsThe most important influence on the answers given to a survey. Confusing or leading questions can introduce strong bias, and changes in wording can greatly change a survey's outcome. Even the order in which questions are asked matters.103
9812948045observational studyObserves individuals and measures variables of interest but does not attempt to influence the responses.104
9812948046experimentDeliberately imposes some treatment on individuals to measure their responses.105
9812948047explanatory variableA variable that helps explain or influences changes in a response variable.106
9812948048response variableA variable that measures an outcome of a study.107
9812948049lurking variablea variable that is not among the explanatory or response variables in a study but that may influence the response variable.108
9812948050treatmentA specific condition applied to the individuals in an experiment. If an experiment has several explanatory variables, a treatment is a combination of specific values of these variables.109
9812948051experimental unitthe smallest collection of individuals to which treatments are applied.110
9812948052subjectsExperimental units that are human beings.111
9812948053factorsthe explanatory variables in an experiment are often called this112
9812948054random assignmentAn important experimental design principle. Use some chance process to assign experimental units to treatments. This helps create roughly equivalent groups of experimental units by balancing the effects of lurking variables that aren't controlled on the treatment groups.113
9812948055replicationAn important experimental design principle. Use enough experimental units in each group so that any differences in the effects of the treatments can be distinguished from chance differences between the groups.114
9812948056double-blindAn experiment in which neither the subjects nor those who interact with them and measure the response variable know which treatment a subject received.115
9812948057single-blindAn experiment in which either the subjects or those who interact with them and measure the response variable, but not both, know which treatment a subject received.116
9812948058placeboan inactive (fake) treatment117
9812948059placebo effectDescribes the fact that some subjects respond favorably to any treatment, even an inactive one118
9812948060blockA group of experimental units that are known before the experiment to be similar in some way that is expected to affect the response to the treatments.119
9812948061inference about the populationUsing information from a sample to draw conclusions about the larger population. Requires that the individuals taking part in a study be randomly selected from the population of interest.120
9812948062inference about cause and effectUsing the results of an experiment to conclude that the treatments caused the difference in responses. Requires a well-designed experiment in which the treatments are randomly assigned to the experimental units.121
9812948063lack of realismWhen the treatments, the subjects, or the environment of an experiment are not realistic. Lack of realism can limit researchers' ability to apply the conclusions of an experiment to the settings of greatest interest.122
9812948064institutional review boardA basic principle of data ethics. All planned studies must be approved in advance and monitored by _____________ charged with protecting the safety and well-being of the participants.123
9812948065informed consentA basic principle of data ethics. Individuals must be informed in advance about the nature of a study and any risk of harm it may bring. Participating individuals must then consent in writing.124
9812948066simulationa model of random events125
9812948067censusa sample that includes the entire population126
9812948068population parametera number that measures a characteristic of a population127
9812948069systematic sampleevery fifth individual, for example, is chosen128
9812948070multistage samplea sampling design where several sampling methods are combined129
9812948071sampling variabilitythe naturally occurring variability found in samples130
9812948072levelsthe values that the experimenter used for a factor131
9812948073the four principles of experimental designcontrol, randomization, replication, and blocking132
9812948074completely randomized designa design where all experimental units have an equal chance of receiving any treatment133
9812948075interpreting p valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).134
9812948076p̂1-p̂2 center, shape, and spreadcenter: p1-p2 shape: n1p1, n1(1-p1), n2p2, and n2(1-p2) ≥ 10 spread (if 10% condition checks): √((p1(1-p1)/n1)+(p2(1-p2)/n2)135
9812948077probability of getting a certain p̂1-p̂2 (ex. less than .1)plug in center and spread into bell curve, find probability136
9812948078Confidence intervals for difference in proportions formula(p̂1-p̂2) plus or minus z*(√((p1(1-p1)/n1)+(p2(1-p2)/n2))137
9812948079When do you use t and z test/intervals?t for mean z for proportions138
9812948132Significance test for difference in proportions139
9812948080What is a null hypothesis?What is being claimed. Statistical test designed to assess strength of evidence against null hypothesis. Abbreviated by Ho.140
9812948081What is an alternative hypothesis?the claim about the population that we are trying to find evidence FOR, abbreviated by Ha141
9812948082When is the alternative hypothesis one-sided?Ha less than or greater than142
9812948083When is the alternative hypothesis two-sided?Ha is not equal to143
9812948084What is a significance level?fixed value that we compare with the P-value, matter of judgement to determine if something is "statistically significant".144
9812948085What is the default significance level?α=.05145
9812948086Interpreting the p-valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).146
9812948087p value ≤ αWe reject our null hypothesis. There is sufficient evidence to say that (Ha) is true.147
9812948088p value ≥ αWe fail to reject our null hypothesis. There is insufficient evidence to say that (Ho) is not true.148
9812948089reject Ho when it is actually trueType I Error149
9812948090fail to reject Ho when it is actually falseType II Error150
9812948091Power definitionprobability of rejecting Ho when it is false151
9812948092probability of Type I Errorα152
9812948093probability of Type II Error1-power153
9812948094two ways to increase powerincrease sample size/significance level α154
98129480955 step process: z/t testState --> Ho/Ha, define parameter Plan --> one sample, z test Check --> random/normal/independent Do --> find p hat, find test statistic (z), use test statistic to find p-value Conclude --> p value ≤ α reject Ho p value ≥ α fail to reject Ho155
9812948133Formula for test statistic (μ)156
9812948096Formula for test statistic (p̂) (where p represents the null)(p̂-p)/(√((p)(1-p))/n)157
9812948097probability of a Type II Error?overlap normal distribution for null and true. Find rejection line. Use normalcdf158
9812948098when do you use z tests?for proportions159
9812948099when do you use t tests?for mean (population standard deviation unknown)160
9812948100finding p value for t teststcdf(min, max, df)161
9812948101Sample paired t teststate--> Ho: μ1-μ2=0 (if its difference) plan --> one sample, paired t test check --> random, normal, independent do --> find test statistic and p value conclude --> normal conclusion162
9812948102What does statistically significant mean in context of a problem?The sample mean/proportion is far enough away from the true mean/proportion that it couldn't have happened by chance163
9812948103When doing a paired t-test, to check normality, what do you do?check the differences histogram (μ1-μ2)164
9812948104How to interpret a C% Confidence LevelIn C% of all possible samples of size n, we will construct an interval that captures the true parameter (in context).165
9812948105How to interpret a C% Confidence IntervalWe are C% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).166
9812948106What conditions must be checked before constructing a confidence interval?random, normal, independent167
9812948107C% confidence intervals of sample proportions, 5 step processState: Construct a C% confidence interval to estimate... Plan: one sample z-interval for proportions Check: Random, Normal, Independent Do: Find the standard error and z*, then p hat +/- z* Conclude: We are C% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).168
9812948134What's the z interval standard error formula?169
9812948108How do you find z*?InvNorm(#)170
9812948109How do you find the point estimate of a sample?subtract the max and min confidence interval, divide it by two (aka find the mean of the interval ends)171
9812948110How do you find the margin of error, given the confidence interval?Ask, "What am I adding or subtracting from the point estimate?" So find the point estimate, then find the difference between the point estimate and the interval ends172
9812948111Finding sample size proportions: When p hat is unknown, or you want to guarantee a margin of error less than or equal to:use p hat=.5173
9812948112Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *known*x bar +/- z*(σ/√n)174
9812948113Checking normal condition for z* (population standard deviation known)starts normal or CLT175
9812948114Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *unknown* (which is almost always true)x bar +/- t*(Sx/√n)176
9812948115degrees of freedomn-1177
9812948116How do you find t*?InvT(area to the left, df)178
9812948117What is the standard error?same as standard deviation, but we call it "standard error" because we plugged in p hat for p (we are estimating)179
9812948118a point estimator is a statistic that...provides an estimate of a population parameter.180
9812948119Explain the two conditions when the margin of error gets smaller.Confidence level C decreases, sample size n increases181
9812948120Does the confidence level tell us the chance that a particular confidence interval captures the population parameter?NO; the confidence interval gives us a set of plausible values for the parameter182
9812948121Sx and σx: which is which?Sx is for a sample, σx is for a population183
9812948122How do we know when do use a t* interval instead of a z interval?you are not given the population standard deviation184
9812948123Checking normal condition for t* (population standard deviation unknown)Normal for sample size... -n -n<15: if the data appears closely normal (roughly symmetric, single peak, no outliers)185
9812948124How to check if a distribution is normal for t*, population n<15plug data into List 1, look at histogram. Conclude with "The histogram looks roughly symmetric, so we should be safe to use the t distribution)186
9812948125t* confidence interval, 5 step processState: Construct a __% confidence interval to estimate... Plan: one sample t interval for a population mean Check: Random, Normal, Independent (for Normal, look at sample size and go from there) Do: Find the standard error (Sx/√n) and t*, then do x bar +/- t*(standard error) Conclude: We are __% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).187
9812948126margin of error formulaz* or t* (standard error)188
9812948127When calculating t interval, what is it and where do you find the data?x bar plus or minus t* (Sx/√n) -get x bar and Sx using 1 Var Stats -t*=Invt(area to the left, df) -population (n) will be given189
9812948128What is it looking for if it asks for the appropriate critical value?z/t* interval190

AP Vocab List 3 Flashcards

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14019276462AphorismAn abrupt or blunt statement of known authorship which expresses a wise or clever observation about life.0
14019292378didactichaving to do with the transmission of information in education, literature should give information and instruction, not just entertain1
14019308705denouementthe final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.2
14019313309farcea play or comedy filled with ridiculous or absurd happenings; broad or far-fetched humor; ridiculous dialogue3
14019332796incongruitydeliberate joining of opposites that are not appropriate for each other4
14019346255Romanticism19th century artistic movement that appealed to emotion rather than reason5
14019369550stream of consciousnessa style of writing in which the author tries to reproduce the random flow of thoughts in the human mind6
14019379132SyntaxThe arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.7
14019388466tongue-in-cheekhumorous or ironic statement not meant to be taken literally8
14019393371Vernacularthe language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.9

AP World History Vocabulary Flashcards

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13917745704PaleolithicOld Stone Age, a long period of human development before the development of agriculture.0
13917745705Pastoral Societysocial system in which the breeding and herding of domestic animals is a major form of production for good and other purposes1
13917745706Neolithiclate phase of Stone Age, advanced stone tools used2
13917745707Bantu Migrationsseries of migrations of the Bantu people from the Congo area to present day Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania,3
13917745708Mesopotamiaregion in West Asia situated within the Tigris-Euphrates river system4
13917745709Hammurabi's CodeSophisticated law code associated with the Babylonian king Hammurabi5
13917745710Iron Metallurgytechnique or science of working or heating metals into tools6
13917745711PatriarchyA system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is traced through the male line7
13917745712PhoeniciansAncient Semitic people living in the Eastern Mediterranean, responsible for creating an alphabet that has influenced many modern day alphabets8
13917745713Indus River Valley CivilizationCivilization along one of the longest rivers in South Asia9
13917745714Caste SystemA Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life10
13917745715Yellow River ValleyCradle of Chinese civilization, along one of the longest rivers in East Asia11
13917745716Mandate of HeavenChinese belief that the emperors ruled through the mandate, or approval, of heaven contingent on their ability to look after the welfare of the population12
13917745717Warring States Periodthe period from 475 BC until the unification of China under the Qin dynasty, characterized by lack of centralized government in China. It followed the Zhou dynasty.13
13917745718OlmecsOne of the earliest known major civilization in Mexico14
13917745719Persian WarsSeries on wars between Greece and Persia15
13917745720ZoroastrianismMonotheistic religion; influenced future religions like Judaism, Islam, and Christianity16
13917745721ConfucianismA system of thought based on the teachings that turned into the ruling ideology of the Chinese state, involves ancestor reverence and a profound human-centered religiousness17
13917745722DaoismPhilosophy that teaches that everything should be left to the natural order; rejects many of the Confucian ideas but coexisted with Confucianism in China18
13917745723LegalismA Chinese philosophy that argued that people were by nature evil and would follow the correct path if coerced by laws19
13917745724Jainisman Indian religion that stresses extreme simplicity and non violence towards all living creatures20
13917745725BuddhismReligion, based on Four Noble Truths, associated with Siddhartha Gautama; its adherents desired to eliminate all distracting passion and reach nirvana.21
13917745726HinduismMain religion in India,emphasizes reincarnation and the desire to end the cycle and death and reincarnation22
13917745727Polisancient Greek city state23
13917745728SpartaGreek city state, known for its emphasis on military service and strength24
13917745729AthensGreek city state, birthplace of democracy25
13917745730Hellenisticrelating to Greek history, language, and culture from the death of Alexander the Great to the defeat of Cleopatra and Mark Antony26
13917745731SocratesGreek philosopher, father of western philosophy27
13917745732AristotleGreek philosopher and scientists, student of socrates28
13917745733Julius CaesarRoman military general and politician, assassinated by a group of nobles29
13917745734ChristianityReligion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth30
13917745735Silk RoadNetwork of trading routes connecting East and West31
13917745736Justinian CodeLaws developed under Justinian, the Byzantine Emperor32
13917745737Lateen Saila triangular sail, made sailing in the wind easier33
13917745738Dhowship of small to moderate size used in W Indian Ocean; triangular sail and sewn timber hull34
13917745739Magnetic CompassNavigational Tool, indicates direction of travel35
13917745740IslamMonotheistic religion announced by the prophet Muhammad; influenced by Judaism and Christianity36
13917745741Indian Ocean Trade NetworkTrade network throughout the Indian Ocean, connected places like India, China, East Africa and the Middle East37
13917745742Neo-ConfucianismPhilosophy that attempted to merge certain basic elements of Confucian and Buddhist thought38
13917745743FeudalismA political system in which nobles are granted the use of lands that legally belong to a king in return for loyalty and military service39
13917745744Holy Roman EmpireMulti ethnic group of territories in central Europe during the Middle Ages, first emperor was Charlemagne40
13917745745FeudalismA political system in which nobles are granted the use of lands that legally belong to a king in return for loyalty and military service41
13917745746MongolsCentral Asian group, created a largest land based empire through brutal conquest and military warfare.42
13917745747Ibn BattutaMoroccan traveler, made the pilgrimage to Mecca and helped spread Islam throughout Africa43
13917745748Marco PoloItalian merchant whose accounts of his travels to China and other lands became legendary44
13917745749Crusades(1095-1204) Armed pilgrimages to the Holy Land by Christians determined to recover Jerusalem from Muslim rule. The Crusades brought an end to western Europe's centuries of intellectual and cultural isolation.45
13917745750ToltecsCentral American society, predates the Aztecs46
13917745751AztecsCentral American empire constructed by the Mexica and expanded greatly during the 15th century47
13917745752MercantilismEconomic policy common to many absolute monarchies. Government control of foreign trade is of paramount importance for ensuring the military security of the country. In particular, it demands a positive balance of trade and desires new sources of gold and silver bullion, thus fueling more colonialism.48
13917745753Trading Post EmpireFirst used by the Portuguese to control trade routes by forcing merchants to pay taxes in trading ports49
13917745754Joint Stock CompanyA business, often backed by a government charter, that sold shares to individuals to raise money for its trading enterprises and to spread the risks (and profits) among many investors.50
13917745755DiffusionThe spread of ideas, objects, or traits from one culture to another51
13917745756Zheng HeChinese explorer who traveled throughout the Indian Ocean52
13917745757RenaissanceA period in European history where ancient Greek and Roman art and culture was revived53
13917745758Bubonic PlagueDeadly disease that spread through Europe, believed to be brought to Europe by traders from Asia54
13917745759Trans-Saharan Tradetrade route that traveled across the Sahara desert55
13917745760JunksChinese sailing ship56
13917745761SikhismIndian syncretic religion that combines elements of Hinduism and Buddhism57
13917745762CaravelsEuropean fast sailing ship58
13917745763Columbian ExchangeAn exchange of goods, ideas and skills from the Old World (Europe, Asia and Africa) to the New World (North and South America) and vice versa.59
13917745764Encomienda SystemA labor system set up by the Spanish government where Spanish colonists could work the native Americans on their land while compensating them and agreeing to educate some of them and teach them about Christianity60
13917745765Haciendasa large estate or plantation with a dwelling house found in Spanish America61
13917745766Indentured LaborLabor source for plantations; wealthy planters would pay the laboring poor to sell a portion of their working lives in exchange for passage62
13917745767Martin LutherAuthor of the 95 thesis, began the protestant reformation by protesting against the Catholic church63
13917745768Protestant Reformation16th century, European movement where religious figures broke away from the Catholic church64
13917745769Printing PressMachine used to mass produce text, responsible for increasing literacy rates and spreading information at a faster rate65
13917745770Scientific RevolutionStarted in the 1500's, that brought about major advancements in math, physics, astronomy, and biology66
13917745771Industrial Revolutionthe process of change from an agrarian society to one dominated by industry and machine manufacturing67
13917745772Factory SystemMethod of manufacturing using machines and division of labor68
13917745773The EnlightenmentIntellectual and philosophical movement in Europe that emphasized natural rights, reason, and changes in government to meet the needs of the people69
13917745774Haitian Revolutionsuccessful anti-slavery and anti-colonial revolt led by self-liberated slaves against French colonial rule70
13917745775Simon BolivarLeader of the revolutions that took place in Latin America71
13917745776NationalismExtreme pride in ones country or advocacy of political independence72
13917745777LiberalismPolitical view that emphasizes liberty and equality, civil rights73
13917745778ConservatismPolitical view that holds that society changes slowly overtime against rapid change74
13917745779SocialismPolitical theory that advocates that the community should own he means of production75
13917745780CommunismPhilosophy that states means of production should be owned by the working class. Violent revolution is needed to destroy the bourgeois and create a new order led by the Proletariat76
13917745781Social DarwinismAttempt to apply Darwin's "survival of the fittest" to social and political realm. Used to justify the war and the conquering of "weaker" nations77
13917745782Scramble for AfricaPeriod between 1875 and 1900 where European powers sought to colonize as much of Africa as possible78
13917745783Indian Revolt, 1857unsuccessful rebellion of North and Central India by a large portion of the Bengal Army and civil population against British rule79
13917745784"White Man's Burden"A poem by Rudyard Kipling that states it is the white mans job or duty to civilize the colonies in Africa and Asia80
13917745785National AssemblyOrganization formed by the Third Estate during the French Revolution with the goal of creating a constitution81
13917745786French RevolutionPeriod of social and political change to took place in France from 1789 to about 1799, resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy82
13917745787Indian National CongressIndian political party founded in 1885, worked to gain independence from Great Britain83
13917745788King LeopoldKing of Belgium, known for colonizing the Congo and allowing brutal exploration84
13917745789Opium WarSeries of wars between 1839 and 1860 between Great Britain and China over the sale of Opium in China. Resulted in China being forced to sign a number of unequal treaties85
13917745790Berlin ConferenceMeeting organized by German chancellor Otto von Bismarck in 1884-1885 that provided the justification for European colonization of Africa86
13917745791Taiping RebellionLarge rebellion that took place in 1850 in China over the increasing poverty and discontent among the Chinese peasantry87
13917745792Self-strengthening MovementChinese attempt to blend Chinese cultural traditions with European industrial technology88
13917745793Sphere of InfluenceAn area in which another country has economic power, an example is the European control of Chinese ports89
13917745794Boxer RebellionViolent anti-foreign, anti-colonial uprising that took place in China between 1899 and 190190
13917745795Seneca Falls ConventionFirst women's rights convention, took place in New York in 184891
13917745796Meiji Restorationrestoration of imperial rule in 1868 in Japan, focused on western reforms to strengthen Japan92
13917745797Mexican RevolutionArmed struggle from 1910 to 1920 in Mexico that resulted in the end of a dictator ship and the establishment of a constitutional republic.93
13917745798Paris Peace ConferenceMeeting of various nations after WWI to decide how to set peace terms for the Central Powers94
13917745799Armenian GenocideCampaign of extermination undertaken by the Ottomans against two million Armenians living in Ottoman territory during World War I.95
13917745800Treaty of Versailles1919 treaty between Entente Powers and Germany after WWI, blamed the war on Germany and applied harsh reparations96
13917745801League of NationsForerunner of the United Nations, the dream of American president Woodrow Wilson, although its potential was severely limited by the refusal of the United States to join.97
13917745802Great Depressionsevere worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States98
13917745803Russian RevolutionTime period in Russia between 1917 and 1918 which saw the abdication of Czar Nicholas and the establishment of the Communist party led by Lenin99
13917745804Mandate SystemSystem that developed in the wake of World War I when the former colonies ended up mandates under European control100
13917745805New DealSeries of programs put into place by FDR in the U.S. to establish public works projects, financial reforms and government regulation after the Great Depression101
13917745806FascismPolitical ideology used in Italy under Mussolini, a form of totalitarian government102
13917745807Benito MussoliniLeader of the fascist party in Italy and and Prime Minister of Italy during WWII103
13917745808Adolf HitlerLeader of the Nazi party in Germany and Fuehrer during WWII104
13917745809Stalin's Five Year PlanEconomic goals implemented between 1928 and 1932 in Russia with the goal of industrial and economic advancement105
13917745810Mao ZedongChinese communist revolutionary leader and leader of China106
13917745811Mohandas GandhiLeader of the non-violence movement in India which sought to gain independence for India from British rule107
13917745812Nazi-Soviet PactNeutrality pact between Stalin and Hitler108
13917745813Mukden IncidentStaged event in which Japanese military members destroyed their own railroad track in Manchuria in order to provide justification for an invasion of China109
13917745814Rape of NanjingJapanese conquest and destruction of the Chinese city of Nanjing in the 1930's110
13917745815HolocaustGenocide during WWII that targeting Jews in Germany111
13917745816United NationsSuccessor to the League of Nations, an organization of nations with the goal of finding solution to global issues112
13917745817Cold WarConflict or rivalry between U.S. and Soviet Union that included their allies113
13917745818Iron CurtainName given to the boundary dividing Europe into Soviet/communist block and Western capitalist nations114
13917745819Truman Doctrine1947 U.S. Policy that states the country would intervene in foreign nations to stop the spread of communism115
13917745820Marshall PlanU.S. Plan that offered financial aid to all European states that suffered from WWII116
13917745821NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization, established by the U.S. in 1949, military alliance against Soviet expansion117
13917745822Warsaw Pactmilitary alliance formed by Soviet bloc nations in 1955 in response to rearmament of West Germany and its inclusion in NATO118
13917745823Green RevolutionMovement to increase agricultural production in countries like India119
13917745824U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1965Laws passed by President Johnson in order to overcome barriers that prevented African Americans from voting120
13917745825ApartheidSouth African system of "separateness" that was implemented in 1948 and that maintained the black majority in a position of political, social, and economic subordination.121
13917745826Decolonizationprocess by which former colonies achieved their independence from European powers122
13917745827Zionismnational movement of the Jewish people that supports the re-establishment of a Jewish homeland in the territory defined as the historic Land of Israel123
13917745828Geneva ConferenceMeetings between nations to solve major problems between France and the Vietnamese nationalists. Resulted in the Geneva Accords124
13917745829Pan-AfricanismMovement that seeks to unite the indigenous people of Africa and create solidarity in Africa125
13917745830Pan-Arabismidea of the unification of the Muslim countries of North Africa and West Asia, Arab nationalism126
13917745831Iranian RevolutionEvents leading to the overthrow of Iranian leader Pahlavi127
13917745832Globalizationthe breaking down of traditional boundaries in the face of increasingly global financial and cultural trends128
13917745833Climate Changea change in global or regional climate patterns129
13917745834Rwandan GenocideMass slaughter of Tutsi's in Rwanda. Led by the Hutu people130
13917745835Satellite NationsCold War, nations that were under the influence of the Soviet Union and Communism131
13917745836AbsolutismPolitical philosophy that stressed the divine right theory of kingship: the French king Louis XIV was the classic example.132
13917745837capitalismAn economic system with origins in early modern Europe in which private parties make their goods and services available on a free market.133
13917745838Agricultural Revolutionchangeover from food gathering to food production that occurred between ca. 8000 and 2000 B.C.E.134
13917745839SyncretismCombination of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought, the merging of different inflectional varieties of a word during the development of a language135
13917745840Fertile CrescentThe Tigris and Euphrates Rivers gave life to the first known agricultural villages in this area about 10,000 years ago and the first known cities about 5,000 years ago. Includes Mesopotamia, Palestine, and the Nile.136
13917745841MitaWhen colonists were allowed to use Indians for forced labor in colonial South America as a form of taxation. The Inca had previously used a similar practice.137
13917745842Mansa MusaRuler of Mali who made a pilgrimage from Egypt to Mecca138
13917745843Filial PietyIn Confucian thought, one of the virtues to be cultivated, a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors139
13917745844Irrigation systema means of supplying land with water140
13917745845SecularNon-religious141
13917745846Specialization of LaborTo train or specialize people in certain areas of work so that people can accomplish tasks quicker142
13917745847AnimismBelief that objects, such as plants and stones, or natural events, like thunderstorms and earthquakes, have a discrete spirit and conscious life.143
13917745848codificationa set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)144
13917745849MonasticismLiving in a religious community apart from secular society and adhering to a rule stipulating chastity, obedience, and poverty.145
13917745850CaliphateOffice established in succession to the Prophet Muhammad, to rule the Islamic empire; also the name of that empire.146
13917745851Tribute systemA system in which defeated peoples were forced to pay a tax in the form of goods and labor. This forced transfer of food, cloth, and other goods subsidized the development of large cities147
13917745852appeasementBritish and French policy in the 1930's that tried to maintain peace in Europe in the face of German aggression by making concessions148
13917745853BrahmanHindu caste of priests149
13917745854CaliphIslamic leader after the death of Muhammad150
13917745855Catholic Reformation16th century Catholic attempts to cure internal ills and confront Protestantism.151
13917745856Chinampasgardens used by Aztecs in which fertile ground from lake bottoms was dredged and built up into small plots for farming152
13917745857Civil Service Examtests given at the district, provincial, and metropolitan levels that determined entry into the Chinese civil service during the Ming and Qing dynasties153
13917745858ConquistadorsSpanish adventurers such as Cortez and Pizarro who conquered Central and South America in the 16th Century154
13917745859ContainmentGoal of the Truman Doctrine, stop or contain the spread of Communism155
13917745860CreolesPeople born in the Americas of Spanish or Portuguese ancestry156
13917745861Daimyopowerful territorial lords in early modern Japan157
13917745862DetenteA reduction in cold war tension between the U.S. and Soviet Union from 1969-1975158
13917745863Direct Rulea system of government used by Europeans towards their colonies. Officials were sent from the European nation to rule over the colony159
13917745864Indirect Rulea system of government used by Europeans towards their colonies. It allowed local leaders to remain in place under British rule160
13917745865Foot bindingChinese custom of applying tight binding to the feet of young girls to modify the shape of their feet. It was practiced in China from the Song dynasty until the early 20th century, bound feet were considered a status symbol as well as a mark of beauty161
13917745866GlasnostRussian term meaning openness, introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev in 1985 to describe the process of opening of Soviet society162
13917745867Good Neighbor PolicyU.S. foreign policy under FDR, emphasized cooperation and trade rather than military force in Latin America163
13917745868Great Leap ForwardEconomic and social program in China under Mao. Attempt to address the problems with China's industrial and agricultural sectors.164
13917745869IndulgenceA forgiveness of sins, sold by the Catholic church, one of the causes of Martin Luthers unhappiness with the church165
13917745870Laissez FaireBelief that the government should not be involved in a free market166
13917745871PlatoGreek philosopher, student of Socrates, author of the allegory of the cave167

AP LANGUAGE WORD LIST Flashcards

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15993106460Acceptanceconformity that involves both acting and believing in accord with social pressure0
15993106461Accomplishmentachievement1
15993106462AccountabilityWillingness to take credit and blame for actions.2
15993106465Adaptabilityour capacity to learn new behaviors that help us cope with changing circumstances3
15993106467Altruismunselfish regard for the welfare of others4
15993106468Ambitiona strong drive for success5
15993106476Braverycourage6
15993106484Charityshowing kindness by giving money or gifts to organizations that need them7
15993106489CommitmentA pledge or promise8
15993106490Common sensesound practical judgment9
15993106492CommunityA feeling of fellowship with others10
15993106493Compassion(n.) sympathy for another's suffering; pity11
15993106494Competencehaving enough skills to do something12
15993106498Consciousnessour awareness of ourselves and our environment13
15993106504Cooperationworking together for the good of all14
15993106508Creativitythe ability to produce novel and valuable ideas15
15993106509Credibilitythe quality of being trusted and believed in16
15993106510Curiositya strong desire to know or learn something17
15993106512Decisivenessability to make decisions18
15993106513DedicationComplete and wholehearted devotion, especially to a career, ideal, etc.19
15993106514DependabilityAble to be trusted or depended on20
15993106515Determinationfirmness of purpose21
15993106517DevotionComplete dedication to a cause or person22
15993106519Disciplineself-control23
15993106518Dignitythe quality of being worthy of esteem or respect24
15993106524Empathythe ability to understand and share the feelings of another25
15993106525EmpowerTo give power or authority to26
15993106526Endurancestaying power; patience; stamina27
15993106530Equalitythe state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.28
15993106531EthicalHaving to do with morals, values, right and wrong29
15993106536FairnessFree from bias, dishonesty, or injustice30
15993106542Fidelityloyalty31
15993106545Fortitudecourage in facing difficulties32
15993106546Freedomliberty33
15993106547Friendshipa significant relationship between two people that is based on trust, caring, and consideration34
15993106552Goodnessthe quality of being good35
15993106554Gratitudeappreciation, thankfulness36
15993106558Hard workBeing capable of doing the work and enjoying it.37
15993106561Honestythe quality of being honest38
15993106562Honoradherence to what is right39
15993106563Hopea feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.40
15993106565Imaginationthe ability to create ideas or pictures in your mind41
15993106567Independenceself-reliance and freedom from outside control42
15993106568Individualityexpressing your own ideas, thoughts and actions43
15993106569Innovation(n.) something new, a change; the act of introducing a new method, idea, device, etc.44
15993106572Inspiringstimulating or exalting to the spirit45
15993106573Integrityhonesty46
15993106574Intelligencethe ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations47
15993106579Justicefairness; rightfulness48
15993106582Lawfullegal49
15993106583Leadershipthe ability to motivate individuals and groups to accomplish important goals50
15993106590MaturityThe state of being fully grown or developed51
15993106595OptimismA general tendency to expect good outcomes.52
15993106599Passionstrong feeling or emotion53
15993106600Patiencetolerant and understanding54
15993106601Peacea condition marked by low levels of hostility and aggression and by mutually beneficial relationships55
15993106606Potentialpossible, able to happen; something that can develop or become a reality56
15993106612Purposethe goal the speaker wants to achieve57
15993106618Reflectiveillustrating innermost thoughts and emotions58
15993106619Respectto look up to someone; to show honor59
15993106620Responsibilitythe state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.60
15993106623Reverenceprofound respect61
15993106628Self-relianceIndependence; the capacity to rely on one's own capabilities and to manage one's own affairs.62
15993106629Selflessunselfish63
15993106630SensitivityAbility to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others64
15993106647Stewardshipresponsibility for conserving and restoring the Earth's resources for future generations65
15993106805Traditionala belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time66
15993106813Unitythe state of being united or joined as a whole67
15993106814Valorbravery68
15993106815Victoryto win69
15993106818Vitalityquality or state of being full of life; state of being full of energy70
15993106822Wisdomexpert knowledge about the practical aspects of life71

AP US History Chapter 10 Flashcards

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15576045615Washington as President-Unanimously elected by the Electoral College, who was not necessarily angled for office who established a cabinet to help be the heads of the executive-branch departments0
15576171359Bill of Rights-The first ten amendments of the Constitution written by James Madison that assured individual rights for all citizens1
1557622460510th Amendment-The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people -Considered the most important amendment of the Bill of Rights2
15576297907Accomplishments of the First Congress1. Created President's cabinet 2. Passed the first tariff 3. Bill of Rights established 4. Set up the judicial system, with James Jay as Chief Justice of the United States3
15576459675Hamilton's Plan to Solve Debt-Wanted the government to repay all of the federal and state debt, with bigger states wanting the plan but smaller states not -Got his way in an agreement that the District of Columbia would be established on the Potomac River, pleasing a reluctant Virginia4
15576561008Hamilton's Plan to Pay Debt-Hamilton proposed the Tariff of 1789, which proposed an 8% value on imports -Hamilton also proposed the Whiskey Tax, which the goal was to insure additional money -It should be noted that although his plans were intended to pay off the insane debt, Hamilton also hoped that the money could kick off an Industrial Revolution within America5
15576975993Hamilton's BankHamilton used the "necessary and proper" clause to authorized Congress to do whatever was necessary to carry a national bank of sorts -Wealthy American investors would fund the bank allowing it to issue paper money and deal with government funds. -The national bank was a huge controversy as it gave a huge amount of power to the federal government, something anti-federalists feared -However at the same time it took care of national debt which was the goal6
15577056887The Whiskey Rebellion-In 1794, farmers in Pennsylvania rebelled against Hamilton's excise tax on whiskey -The army, led by Washington, put down the rebellion, which showed that the new government under the Constitution could react swiftly and effectively to such a problem unlike with Shay's7
15577110318Two-Party System-A political system dominated by two major parties in America that existed following intense political feud between Jefferson and Hamilton over revenue-raising and thus created a two party system that started in Congress and then emerged within the citizens8
15594390544Neutrality Proclamation-stated that the United States would not take sides with any European countries that were at war, as the nation was new and did not want to cause potential problems9
15594363468Adams vs. Jefferson-First real election candidates, ends with a 71-68 vote in the electoral college -Leader of the Democratic-Republicans on one side, and the Vice President on the other10
15594390545Treaty of Greenville-Gave the United States claim to most Indian lands in the Northwest Territory after winning the battle for it, most land was in Ohio11
15594390546John Jay's Plan-Britain promised to evacuate the posts on British soil, as well as pay damage to the American ships they had done, but America had to pay the British on pre-Revolutionary accounts -The people believed that Jay was a traitor because he was engaging in deals with the British, and were fearful12
15594469227XYZ Affair-Following France's dislike of Jay's Plan, France began to feel worried that Britain and America would become allies, and they began seizing American vessels in the ocean -America sent John Marshall and other men to meet with the French foreign minister, but three men appeared and demanded $250,000 to speak to the minister, which the Americans were outraged -Made the Federalists laugh at the Democratic-Republicans that their "friend" would go against them, and made Americans want to retaliate against Great Britain once again13
15594711706Convention of 1800-A conference between the U.S. and France which ended the naval hostilities after Adams did not want to bring war to a new country -France agreed to stop the hostile, as long as America payed for the naval damage14
15594846578Alien Laws-Although never fully established, acts passed by a Federalist Congress raising the residency requirement for citizenship to fourteen years to prevent Jeffersonians from getting more votes as immigrants typically voted that way15
15594961608Sedation Laws-Laws that were passed by the Federalist-Congress that made talk against President Adams or any Federalist in politics illegal -Despite being unconstitutional, a Federalist-filled Supreme Court let the law slide16
15595100615Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions-Written anonymously by Jefferson and Madison in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts, they declared that states could nullify federal laws that the states considered unconstitutional17
15595388420Federalist Beliefs-Leaders: Alexander Hamilton and John Adams -Appealed To: Manufacturers, Merchants, Wealthy and Educated, Seaboard Cities -Government Ideals: Strong Government over the States but Loose Interpretation of the Constitution, Limit Freedoms of Speech and Press -Domestic Policy: Supported National Bank, Excise tax, National government pay for State Debt, High Tariffs, National government pay National Debt -Foreign Policy: Opposed the French Revolution, wanted War against the French, Favored British18
15595534847Democratic-Republican Beliefs-Leaders: Thomas Jefferson and James Madison -Appealed To: Farmers, Planters, Common Man, South and the West -Government Ideals: States Rights over the National Government, Strict Constitution Interpretation, Bill of Rights very important, lesser government -Domestic Policy: Against National Bank, No Excise Tax, State and Nation Pay Own Debt, Low Tariffs -Foreign Policy: Supported French Revolution, no War against the French, Favored French19

AP US History- Unit 3 Flashcards

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13926020881Shay's Rebellion (1786)To pay back their war debts, the states levied high taxes on farmers and poor people Daniel Shay's was going to lose his farm because of debt accumulated during the war Shay's led a group of farmers/former soldiers against Massachusetts banks/government The state military stopped the rebellion, and 4 rebels were killed The country was SHOCKED0
13926131949Call for a ConventionAfter Shay's Rebellion, people wanted a stronger national government that could fix the problems created by the Articles of Confederation1
13926151533The ConstitutionPreamble- stated its purpose Article 1- Created the Legislature (Congress)2
13926159821RepresentationThe Virginia Plan ▪️Proposed by James Madison, Bicameral (two-house) legislature ▪️Representation based on population New Jersey PLan ▪️Proposed by William Paterson ▪️Unicameral (one-house) legislature ▪️Equal representation3
13926213454The Great CompromiseRoger Sherman of Connecticut Bicameral legislature Representation based on population in the House of Reps (lower house) Equal representatives in Senate (upper house)4
13926228898SlaveryBenjamin Franklin- brought he matter of slavery to the Constitutional Convention He petitioned the U.S. Congress in 1790 to ban slavery Southern States OPPOSED Southern States with big slave populations wanted the slaves to count as POPULATION Northern states did not The delegates agreed that three-fifths (3/5) of a state's slave population would be counted as population5
13926268902Education/Revolution of 1800Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams It was also one of the most volatile elections in US HISTORY Adams and Jefferson will not speak for approx. 20 years The Federalists released Jefferson's "secrets" ▪️Fathered 6 children with his slave Sally Hemings ▪️Jefferson denies allegations ▪️1998 DNA evidence proves true Jefferson/Aaron Burr will tie (Burr DOES NOT CONCEDE), Alexander Hamilton, (after 35 ballots) helps Jefferson to become President 12th Amendment changes this process6
13926327439Midnight Judges (Judiciary Act of 1801)In 1800, Adams created 16 new federal judgeships Filled w/ Federalists on last day of his presidency Marbury v. Madison--- Judicial Review7
13926342905The Louisiana PurchaseIn 1803, Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte of France for $15 million The Louisiana Territory approx. 830,000 square miles and more than doubled the size of the US8
13926359293Lewis and ClarkIn 1803, Jefferson appointed Meriwether Lewis to lead on expedition called the Corps of Discovery Lewis chose William Clark to be his 2nd in command9
13926377251SacajaweaA Native American woman who served as Lewis and Clark's guide and interpreter After 2 years, Lewis and Clark returned to Jefferson with valuable information about the Louisiana Territory10
13926394010George WashingtonWashington claimed he did not want to be president; he wanted to retire to his home at Mt. Vernon Washington was inagurated on April 30, 1789 in the capital of New York City (French Revolution taking place)11
13926408303John AdamsAdams received the 2nd most votes At this time, whoever received the most electoral votes became President The 2nd place will be VP12
13926422525Wash/CongressCreated 3 executive departments ▪️Department of State- (foreign affairs) ▪️Department of War- (military) ▪️Department of Treasury- (finances)13
13926435461Hamilton's National Economic PlanThe states owed money from fighting the Revolution The Federal Govt. would assume the debt of the states Many Southern states did not support Hamilton SOUTH already paid their Rev War Debt Move nation's capital to South to get/keep support14
13926453090(Factions)Conflict divided the cabinet Leads to the formation of the first political parties in the US15
13926460817The (Federalists)Wanted a strong national government Supported by bankers & merchants (supported by Industrialist War)16
13926471032Democratic-RepublicansWanted a strong state and local government Supported by farmers and urban immigrants17

1920s (AP US History Flashcards

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10645823341Treaty of VersaillesTreaty created during the Paris Peace Conference that demanded Germany pay for the war and create the League of Nations, US Senate rejected treaty & US involvment in the League0
10645823342BolschevismCommunist sentiment, related to the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia that overthrew the government1
10645823343First Red ScareFear that communism would spread to the United States in the 1920s.2
10645823344Many Americans feared that labor strikes were being instigated by communist sympathizers.What was the link between labor unions and the Red Scare?3
10645823345Wilson had angered many by spending six months at the Paris Peace Conference, many felt that democrats' policies had pulled us into a war that was not our fight, desired a return to isolationism.What factors led to the political shift from Democrat to Republican during the election of 1920?4
10645823346A. Mitchell PalmerUS Attorney General who appointed J. Edgar Hoover to lead an investigation into radicalism in the United States.5
10645823347Palmer RaidsInvestigation led by J. Edgar Hoover of more than 150,000 people for ties to communism, anarchism, and radicalism. More than 10,000 detained and/or deported6
10645823348Sacco & VanzettiNicola Sacco & Bartolomeo Vanzetti charged with killing two in suburb of Boston, accused of being radicals, draft dodgers, and anarchists during the trial. Found guilty, but many felt trial was unjust. Resulted in wide-spread public and international outcry, but they were ultimately electrocuted despite demands for new trial7
10645823349Emergency Quota Act (1921)Ended open immigration by placing a strict quota on the number of people allowed into the United States (only 3% of the population)8
10645823350Immigration Act of 1924Extended the Emergency Quota Act and further cut allowable immigration from 3% to 2% of US population based on the 1890 Census, Asians banned completely, aimed primarily at Eastern Europeans, Latin Americans and Canadians not banned at all.9
10645823351Scopes Money Trial (1925) (Scopes v. Tennessee)Tennessee bans the teaching of evolution, TN high school biology teachers, John Scopes, indicted for teaching evolution. Noted lawyer, Clarence Darrow, defends Scopes and William Jennings Bryan was the lawyer for the prosecution. Seen as putting religion versus science on trial. Huge public interest in the trial. Scopes found guilty.10
10645823352Butler ActTennessee law that outlawed the teaching of any scientific theory that contradicted the divine creation of man as is taught in the Bible. Led to the Scopes Monkey Trial (11
1064582335318th AmendmentOutlawed the sells, distribution , and consumption of alcoholic drink12
10645823354Felt it led to violence against women and children, encouraged laziness, and led to the moral decay of society. Prohibition was supported by religious conservatives and womenWhy was alcohol prohibited?13
10645823355Did not have wide-spread public support, Led to increase in crime, alcohol was easily manufactured at home, huge profits could be made from bootlegging, many local governments and police refused to enforce it, led to organized crimeWhat were the key problems of the 18th Amendment?14
10645823356What was the main idea behind Harding's campaign?A return to normalcy15
10645823357NativismAnti-immigration sentiment16
10645823358Feelings that immigration help pull US into WWI, post-war economic recession, fear that immigrants were taking American jobs, dissatisfaction of returning war vets, fear of the rise of communism and anarchyWhat fueled nativism in the 1920s?17
10645823359Sedition Act of 1918Act that outlawed speech that opposed the US involvement in WWI and the US war effort18
10645823360"Reds"Communist sympathizers19
10645823361The Klan of the 1920's focused on "Americanism" and opposed Catholics, Jews, immigrants, labor unions, socialist, as well as African Americans.What was "new" about the Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s?20
10645823362Increased nativist sentiment, fear of the spread of communism and anarchy, the political and economic unrest of 1919, their support for prohibition, and leadership could profit by selling Klan regalia to new members resulting in wide-spread active recruitment campaignsWhat helped the Ku Klux Klan gain in membership during the 1920s?21
10645823363Washington Naval Conference (1921)Meeting of nine nations in Washington DC to discuss disarming large naval powers. Resulted in the Five Power (5-5-3) Treaty22
10645823364Five Power TreatyTreaty agreed to in the Washington Naval Conference to limit naval forces to 500,000 tons for US & Great Britain and 300,000 tons for Japan23
10645823365Fordeny-McCumber TariffProposed to increase tariff on imported goods to 60% to protect American industry. Ultimately hurt the global economy because it hurt European trade24
10645823366Dawes PlanPlan to allow Germany to take out low-cost loans from several nations, including the US, in order to pay back war reparations. Angered Great Britain and France25
10645823367Kellogg-Briand PactA Republican push to get nations to agree to not use war as an instrument of national policy. Signed by 61 nations, had no enforcement plan26
10645823368Teapot Dome ScandalHarding's Sec of the Interior, Albert Fall, illegally leased two naval oil reserves (Teapot Dome, WY and Elk Grove, CA), then sold the reserves to oilman Harry Sinclair pocketing the money for himself. Senate investigated, found Fall and Sinclair guilty of wrongdoing. Fall and Sinclair sentenced to prison.27
10645823369What happens to Warren G. Harding?Harding suffers bout of influenza in 1923 after a trip to Alaska leaving him weakened. Dies of a heart attack August 1923 in San Francisco28
10645823370How was Coolidge as a President?Supported pro-business and industry policies, continued high tariffs to protect American industry, wanted to give businesses tax credits to spur growth (similar to Reagan's "Trickle-Down" Theory, tended to be quiet and introspective29
10645823371Henry FordIntroduced mass-production technique for automobiles, making them affordable30
10645823372Why was the Model T importantIt was able to be mass produced and affordable car. By 1925, producing more than 9000 cars per day, cost for a Model T was $300. Marketed that every man could own a car31
10645823373"Welfare Capitalism"Industrialists belief that by providing benefits and higher wages, they could stop the spread of labor unions32
10645823374What was the impact of "Welfare Capitalism"People were earning higher wages, had a reduced work day, and better working conditions, decreased absenteeism and employee turnover, decreased the influence of labor unions.33
10645823375What were the positive effects of the automobile?Created jobs, fostered tourism industry, gave people a sense of freedom, allowed people in rural areas to connect, helped create suburbs, encouraged pavement of roads34
10645823376What were the negative effects of the automobile?Decreased construction of public transportation, increased accidents, traffic congestion, air pollution35
10645823377ConsumerismRising demands for consumer goods, especially luxury items and appliances36
10645823378What were the causes of consumerism?Increase wages, mass production of goods, relatively low cost of living, increasing access to electricity, people could buy on credit (installment payments)37
10645823379How does advertising change in the 1920s?Technology enables wide-spread color print ads. Advertising became a BIG business. Companies sponsored radio programs and advertisements (Soap Operas Serials)38
10645823380Harlem RenaissanceThe name given to the cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem between the end of World War I and the middle of the 1930s. During this period Harlem was a cultural center, drawing black writers, artists, musicians, photographers, poets, and scholars.39
10645823381The Great MigrationThe movement of 6 million African-Americans out of the rural Southern United States to the urban Northeast, Midwest, and West that occurred between 1910 and 1970.40
1064582338219th AmendmentAmendment that gave women the right to vote41

AP Gov Unit 3 Flashcards

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15972553721Political ParticipationThe different ways in which individuals take action to shape the laws and policies of a government0
15972553722PACAn organization that raises money to elect and defeat candidates and may donate money directly to a candidate's campaign, subject to limits1
15972553723Super PACAn organization that may spend an unlimited amount of money on a political campaign, as long as the spending is not coordinated with a campaign2
15972553724Linkage InstitutionsChannels that connect individuals with government, including elections, political parties, interest groups, and the media3
1597255372526th AmendmentAllows those eighteen years old and older to vote4
1597255372624th AmendmentProhibits Congress and the states from imposing poll taxes as a condition for voting in federal elections5
15972553727Poll TaxA payment required by a state or federal government before a citizen is allowed to vote6
15972553728Retrospective VotingVoting based on an assessment of an incumbent's past performance7
15972553729Prospective VotingCasting a ballot for a candidate who promises to enact policies favored by the voter in the future8
15972553730Electoral CollegeA constitutionally required process for selecting the president through slates of electors chosen in each state, who are pledged to vote for a nominee in the presidential election9
15972553731Battleground StateA state where the polls sow a close contest between the Republican and Democratic candidate in a presidential election10
15972553732Swing StateA state where levels of support for the parties are similar and elections swing back and forth between Democrats and Republicans11
15972553733Political PartyAn organized group of party leaders, officeholders, and voters who work together to elect candidates to political office12
15972553734Straight-Ticket VotingVoting for all the candidates on the ballot from one political party13
15972553735Split-Ticket VotingVoting for candidates from different parties in the same election14
15972553736Primary ElectionAn election in which a state's voters choose delegates who support a presidential candidate for nomination or an election by a plurality vote to select a party's nominee for a seat in Congress15
15972553737Open/Closed Primary ElectionA primary election in which all eligible voters may vote, regardless of their party affiliation A primary election in which only those who have registered as a member of a political party may vote16
15972553738Delegate/SuperdelegateUsually a party leader or activist who is not pledged to a candidate based on the outcome of the state's primary or caucus17
15972553739National ConventionA meeting where delegates officially select their party's nominee for the presidency18
15972553740Two-Party SystemA system in which two political parties dominate politics, winning almost all elections19
15972553741Third PartyA minor political party in competition with the two major parties20
15972553742Interest Groups/Public Interest GroupsVoluntary associations of people who come together with the goal of getting the policies that they favor enacted21
15972553743Government Interest GroupsOrganizations acting on behalf of local, state, or foreign governments22
15972553744Iron TriangleThe coordinated and mutually beneficial activities of the bureaucracy, Congress, and interest groups to achieve shared policy goals23
15972553745Grassroots LobbyingMobilizing interest group member ls to pressure their representatives by contacting them directly through phone calls, email, and social media24
15972553746LobbyingInteracting with government officials in order to advance a group's public policy goals25
15972553747Free ridersIndividuals who enjoy collective goods and benefit from the actions of an interest group without joining26
15972553748Economic Interest GroupsGroups advocating on behalf of the financial interests of their members27
15972553749News MediaA broad term that includes newspapers, magazines, radio, television, internet, sources, blogs, and social-media postings that cover important events28
15972553750Social MediaForms of electronic communication that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking29
15972553751Mass MediaSources of information designed to reach a wide audience, including newspapers, radio, television, and internet outlets30
15972553752Partisan BiasThe slanting of political news coverage in support of a particular political party or ideology31

AP Statistics Chapter 5 Flashcards

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11442794998probabilitya number between 0 and 1 the describes the proportion of times the outcome would occur in a very long series of repetitions0
11442794999law of large numbersif we observe more and more repetitions of any chance process, the proportion of times that a specific outcome approaches a single value1
11442795000law of averagesdo not mistake for law of large numbers -- idea that possible outcomes balance out in the future, i.e. getting heads on a coin flip six times in a row must be followed by getting tails six times; MYTH2
11442795001simulationan imitation of chance behavior based on a model that accurately reflects the situation Follows four-step process: State -- Ask a question of interest about some chance process. Plan -- Describe how to use a chance device to imitate one repetition of the process. Tell what you will record at the end of each repetition. Do -- Perform many repetitions of the simulation. Conclude -- Use the results of your simulation to answer the question of interest3
11442795002sample space Sthe set of all possible outcomes4
11442795003probability modela description of some chance process that consists of two parts: a sample space S and probability for each outcome5
11442795004eventany collection of outcomes from some chance process; subset of sample space; usually designated by capital letters (ex. A, B, C, etc.) p(A0=(number of outcomes corresponding to event A)/(total number of outcomes in sample space)6
11443040695Rules of Probability1. The probability of any event must be between 0 and 1, inclusive. 0 ≤ P(E) ≤ 1. 2. The sum of the probabilities of all outcomes must equal 1. 3. If E and F are disjoint events, then P(E or F) = P(E) + P(F). If E and F are not disjoint events, then P(E or F) = P(E) + P(F) - P(E and F) 4. If E represents any event and Ec represents the complement of E, then P(Ec) = 1 - P(E) 5. If E and F are independent events, then P(E and F) = P(E)∗P(F)7
11443073146basic probably rulesFor any event A, 0 ≤ P(A) ≤ 1. If S is the sample space in a probability model, P(S) = 1. In the case of equally likely outcomes, use the P(A) formula Complement rule: P(AC) = 1 − P(A). Addition rule for mutually exclusive events: If A & B are mutually exclusive, P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B).8
11442795005mutually exclusive (disjoint)two events that have no outcomes in common that can never occur together; when P(A and B) = 0 An example of a mutually exclusive event is flipping a coin. The result can be either heads or tails but never both, so it can be said that flipping a coin is mutually exclusive 1) Have no outcomes in common 2) Cannot be independent 3) Cannot occur at the same time 4) Have an intersection that is the "empty set"9
11442795006P(A^C)Probability of NOT A within the sample space10
11442795007Compliment ruleP(A^C) = 1 - P(A) not A11
11442795008addition rule of mutually exclusive eventsP(A or B) = P(A) + P(B), if A and B are mutually exclusive12
11443104839intersectionshows A and B13
11442795009conditional probabilitythe probability that one event happens given that another event is already known to have happened; denoted by P(B|A)14
11443121101conditional probability formula15
11442795010general multiplication ruleP(A and B) = P(A ∩ B) = P(A) * P(B|A) where P(B|A) is the conditional probability that event B occurs given that A has already occured16
11442795011independent eventswhen the occurrence of one event does not change the probability that the other event will happen; if P(A|B) = P(A) and P(B|A) = P(B) two mutually exclusive events can never be independent because if one event happens, the other event is guaranteed not to happen (male and pregnant) 1) Cannot be disjoint 2) Means that the outcome of one event does not influence the outcome of any other event17
11442795012multiplication rule for independent eventsP(A ∩ B) = P(A) * P(B) if A and B are independent events, then the probability that A and B both occur18
11442795013general addition ruleP(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B) if A and B are any 2 events resulting from some chance process19
11442795014symbol for union∪ (means "or")20
11442795015symbol for intersection∩ (means "and")21
11444000513For events A and B related to the same chance processIf A and B are independent, then they cannot be mutually exclusive. these events are independent so they can't be mutually exclusive22

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