American Spirit
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US History
This is a survey course that provides students with an investigation of important political, economic, and social developments in American history from the pre-colonial time period to the present day. Students will be engaged in activities that call upon their skills as historians (i.e. recognizing cause and effect relationships, various forms of research, expository and persuasive writing, reading of primary and secondary sources, comparing and contrasting important ideas and events).
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New Deal Chart
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The New Deal Reform Chart The First New Deal: 1933-1934 March 6, 1933 National Bank Holiday closes all banks temporarily for five days March 9, 1933 Emergency Banking Act (Relief) It impounded all gold and devalued the dollar. It allowed only banks approved by the Federal Reserve to remain in operation in the United States. It is relief because it was designed to restore the nation?s unstable economy March 20, 1933 Economy Act Cut federal costs by reorganizing cuts in salaries and veterans? pensions. March 22, 1933 Beer-Wine Revenue Act amends Volstead Act legalized and taxed wine and beer March 31, 1933 Civilian Conservation Corps (Relief)
Andrew Jackson (Selected from What Hath God Wrought)
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Andrew Jackson Inauguration wife Rachel died political enemies responsible unconventional inauguration ironic beginning of term Influence Conservative south Hard childhood Many duels Slave trader Strong religious Politics Win battles ?Old Hickory? White supremacy populist rhetoric Presidency Reform Spoils system Kitchen cabinet ?Reforms? Whitehouse staff Tradition by Jackson Informal Appointment from supporter Huge removal, reform corruption Van Buren vs. Calhoun John Henry Eaton Campaign manager Wife affair Jackson: chaste as virgin Affair lead to political conflict Purge in scandal Complete fabrication Fabricated charges Meritocracy in public Justify privilege perpetuation Civil service reform Corruption of money Samuel Swartwout Absconded with million Honesty and efficiency
Civil War War Chart
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Christina Regan 12/19/11 AP US History Civil War War Chart Causes: Background: Lincoln was elected President in November 1860 triggered a response from South Carolina?s Fire Eaters who rallied in Charleston on December 1 South Carolina seceded in December 20, 1860 February 1861 the Confederate States of America were created consisted of South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas President: Jefferson Davis Vice President: Alexander Stephens Immediate: South Carolina demanded the surrender of Fort Sumter and cut off its supplies Lincoln announced that he was sending supplies (ex. food) South shot at northerners bringing supplies (April 1861) Strategies of the Competing Sides for Victory: Union:
AP History Notes Chapter 6
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Sarah Guse Chapter 6 The Duel for North America 1608-1763 ? France Finds a Foothold in Canada In?1598, the?Edict of Nantes?was issued by the crown of France.? It granted limited religious freedom to French Protestants, and stopped religious wars between the Protestants and Catholics. In?1608, France established?Quebec.? (Catholic)? The leading figure was?Samuel de Champlain,?an intrepid soldier and explorer whose energy and leadership earned him the title "Father of New France". The government of New France (Canada) was under direct control of the king.? The people did not elect any representative assemblies. ? New France Sets Out New France contained one valuable resource -?beaver.?
AP History Notes Chapter 2
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Sarah Guse Mr.Doll AP U.S History August14, 2013 Chapter 2 The Planting of English America 1500-1733 The Spanish were at Santa Fe in 1610. The French were at Quebec in 1608. The English were at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. England's Imperial Stirrings King Henry VIII broke with the Roman Catholic Church in the 1530s, launching the English Protestant Reformation, and intensifying the rivalry with Catholic Spain. Elizabeth Energizes England In 1580, Francis Drake circumnavigated the globe, plundering and returning with his ship loaded with Spanish booty. He had a profit of about 4,600%.
AP History Notes Chapter 2
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Sarah Guse Mr.Doll AP U.S History August14, 2013 Chapter 2 The Planting of English America 1500-1733 The Spanish were at Santa Fe in 1610. The French were at Quebec in 1608. The English were at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. England's Imperial Stirrings King Henry VIII broke with the Roman Catholic Church in the 1530s, launching the English Protestant Reformation, and intensifying the rivalry with Catholic Spain. Elizabeth Energizes England In 1580, Francis Drake circumnavigated the globe, plundering and returning with his ship loaded with Spanish booty. He had a profit of about 4,600%.
“Sunrise at Philadelphia” by Brian McGinty summary
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?Sunrise at Philadelphia? by Brian McGinty In the ?Sunrise at Philadelphia?, McGinty gives a detailed series of events on how the constitution was born. He goes in a chronological order and lists the important figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madison. He incorporates quotes from various figures in order to give insight on how the general atmosphere of the convention was and how the representatives felt about the convention and the constitution itself.
Andrew Jackson - Flamboyant Hero of the Common Man
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In John F. Marszalek?s article, ?Andrew Jackson: Flamboyant Hero of the Common Man?, Marszalek gives the attitude and physiological mindset of Andrew Jackson. He goes on from Jackson?s childhood to his political career, shedding light on the reasons for the actions that Jackson took and how his personality was the motive for those reasons.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY IDENTIFICATIONS FOR UNIT III "Corrupt Bargain" The charge made by Jacksonians in 1825 that Clay had supported John Quincy Adams in the House presidential vote in return for the office of Secretary of State. Allegedly Clay knew he could not win, so he traded his votes for an office. Tariff of Abominations 1828 - Also called Tariff of 1828, it raised the tariff on imported manufactured goods. The tariff protected the North but harmed the South; South said that the tariff was economically discriminatory and unconstitutional because it violated state's rights. It passed because New England favored high tariffs. Vice-President John Calhoun: South Carolina Exposition and Protest
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