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Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-12Goal 1 Review

Goal: The learner will identify, investigate, and assess the effectiveness of the institutions of the emerging republic.Objectives:

1.01

Identify the major domestic issues and conflicts experienced by the nation during the Federalist Period.

1.02

Analyze the political freedoms available to the following groups prior to 1820: women, wage earners, landless farmers, American Indians, African Americans, and other ethnic groups.

1.03

Assess commercial and diplomatic relationships with Britain, France, and other nations.

Vocabulary & Underlying Concepts

Concept/Vocabulary Words Definition

Loose Interpretation of the Constitution

The philosophy that the Constitution allows the federal government to do what it expressly does not prohibit; Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists practiced this; the establishment of the National Bank is an example

Nationalism Pride in one's countryNeutrality When a country does not engage in political or military disputes with other

counties; during this era, Washington established the precedent of neutrality with France over the French Revolution.

States' Rights Theory that the majority of power should be held at the state level and that powers not directly stated within the Constitution should be reserved for the states

Strict Interpretation of the Constitution

The philosophy that the Constitution does not allow the federal government to do anything that is not explicitly written; Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic-Republics practiced this

Suffrage Requirements

What is necessary to vote in a federal election; in the early Federal Period, only landed white males could vote which left out minorities and women

Connections to Real World Situations Many people believe that George Washington was one of the best presidents. List some of the

accomplishments that you know he achieved. Think about a time that you have been asked to lead a major project. Did you need to ask for help

from other people or delegate work to other members of the group?Political Cartoons & Important Images

Practice EOC Assessment Questions* Of what did George Washington’s Farewell Address warn the American people?a. Political parties, economic recessions, engaging in war c. engaging in war, sectionalism, multi-party systems

Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-12b. foreign entanglements, sectionalism, political parties d. sectionalism, economic recessions, multi-party systems

Goal 2 ReviewGoal: The learner will assess the competing forces of expansionism, nationalism, and sectionalism.Objectives:

2.01

Analyze the effects of territorial expansion and the admission of new states to the Union.

2.02

Describe how the growth of nationalism and sectionalism were reflected in art, literature, and language.

2.03

Distinguish between the economic and social issues that led to sectionalism and Nationalism

2.04

Assess political events, issues, and personalities that contributed to sectionalism and nationalism.

2.05

Identify the major reform movements and evaluate their effectiveness.

2.06

Evaluate the role of religion in the debate over slavery and other social movements and issues.


Concept/Vocabulary

WordsDefinition

Manifest Destiny The philosophy that the United States was ordained to expand its political influence and democracy to the Pacific Ocean; coined by the journalist John O’Sullivan.

Nationalism Loyalty to the nation as a wholeSectionalism Loyalty to one’s region or section of the country and not to the country as a whole Hudson River School of Art

A mid-19th century American art movement by a group of landscape painters, whose aesthetic vision was influenced by romanticism

National Bank A bank chartered by the United States Congress on February 25, 1791 for 20 years. The Bank was created to handle the financial needs and requirements of the central government of the newly formed nation, which had previously been 13 individual colonies with their own banks, currencies, financial institutions and policies.

Nationalism The idea of supporting one's country and culture; Supporting a national identity when it does not exist as a sovereign nation

Sectionalism Promoting the interests of a section or region (such as the North or the South) instead of the entire country.

Tariffs A tariff is a duty imposed on goods when they are moved across a political boundary

Abolitionism A social movement to end slavery in the United States.

Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-12Concept/

Vocabulary Words

Definition

Second Great Awakening

A religious revival movement of the Antebellum period; its evangelism bled into the Temperance, Prison Reform, and Abolition Movements.

Temperance A social movement whose members wanted to end the use of alcohol in order to improve society.

Transcendentalism

A religious and philosophical movement centered in New England during the Antebellum Era that emphasized truth in nature and the individual.

Connections to Real World Situations

If you had the opportunity to travel to space or a distant land that you knew little about, what would you take? (Lewis & Clark Expedition)

What invention could you not live without? Why? How would your life be different if it did not exist? What current issues unite most Americans? What issues divide us? Of the issues you named, are

these political, economic, or social issues? How are Americans divided? (region, socio-economic levels, age, etc)

Goal 2 Review (continued)Political Cartoons & Important Images

Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-12

Practice EOC Assessment Questions* What event in Thomas Jefferson’s presidency challenged his strict interpretation of the Constitution?a. The Louisiana Purchase b. the Embargo Act of 1807 c. the impressments of the American sailors d. XYZ affair* How were Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton alike?a. Both were former slaves who spoke against slavery. c. Both were influential editors of country newspapersb. Both built schools to educate the handicapped. d. Both were early leaders in the women’s rights movement.

Goal 3 ReviewGoal: The learner will analyze the issues that led to the Civil War, the effects of the war, and the impact of Reconstruction on the nation.Objectives:3.01

Trace the economic, social, and political events from the Mexican War to the outbreak of the Civil War.

3.02

Analyze and assess the causes of the Civil War.

3.03

Identify political & military turning points of the Civil War & access their significance to the outcome of the conflict.

3.04

Analyze the political, economic, & social impact of Reconstruction on the nation & identify the reasons why Reconstruction came to an end.

3.0 Evaluate the degree to which the Civil War & Reconstruction proved to be a test of the supremacy

Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-125 of the national government.

Vocabulary & Underlying ConceptsConcept/Vocabulary

Words Definition

Annexation The lawful incorporation of a body of land into the United States usually without payment; Texas was annexed into the United States in 1845.

Secession When a state breaks away from its country and established its own federal government; during this era of US History, 11 states seceded from the Union to form the Confederate States of America.

Tariff Taxes on goods imported into a country; during the Antebellum era, the federal government imposed several tariffs that helped Northern industries but harmed Southern farmers.

Total War When an army attacks the social and economic structures of the enemy and not just the military; during the Civil War, General William T. Sherman of the Union used total war against the Southern States.

Jim Crow Laws Laws designed to limit the civil liberties of African Americans during the post-Reconstruction era; examples of Jim Crow Laws included curfews, restriction of voting rights, limitation of education, and segregation laws

Sharecropping Form of farming that was popularized in the South during and after Reconstruction; sharecropper was given a place to live and in turn farmed a specific crop for the landowner, using the landowner’s supplies; the landowner received the profits

Tenant farming Form of farming that was using during and after Reconstruction in the South; a landowner leased a farm and the tenant chose the crop to produce.

Connections to Real World Situations Make a KWL about the Civil War. (What do you KNOW? What do you WANT to know? What do

you want to LEARN?) “What expectations do you think that African Americans in the United States had after the

Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863? Do you think that the expectations changed after Lincoln’s assassination?”

Political Cartoons & Important Images


Goal 3 Review (continued)Practice EOC Assessment Questions* How did Abraham Lincoln respond to President Polk’s request for war with Mexico?a. He supported the decision to go to war with Mexico. b. He wanted to ask the British for support in the endeavor against Mexico. c. He believed that the land gained from Mexico would have been good for the American economy. d. He wanted to know the exact spot that American blood was shed before declaring war* Which state was the first to secede from the union?a. Virginia b. North Carolina c. Georgia d. South Carolina* Why is the Battle of Vicksburg considered a turning point battle in the American Civil War?a. The Confederacy’s army was defeated so badly that it could never invade the North. b. The Confederacy lost General “Stonewall” Jackson. c. The Union made great grounds toward the South’s capital. d. The Union gained control of the entire Mississippi River.* Under the provisions of the Wade-Davis Bill, who would not be allowed the right to vote or hold office?a. Former enslaved African Americans c. Confederate government officials & officersb. plantation owners d. Confederate soldiers

Goal 4 ReviewGoal: The learner will evaluate the great westward movement & assess the impact of the agricultural revolution on the nation.Objective:

4.01

Compare and contrast the different groups of people who migrated to the West and describe the problems they experienced.

4.02

Evaluate the impact that settlement in the West had upon different groups of people and the environment.

4.03

Describe the causes and effects of the financial difficulties that plagued the American farmer and trace the rise and decline of Populism.

4.04

Describe innovations in agricultural technology and business practices and assess their impact on the West.


Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-12Concept/Vocabulary

Words Definition

Americanization Attempts to assimilate people into the American culture; during the Gilded Age, Americanization occurred with the Native American and immigrant populations

Barbed Wire Invented in 1876 by Joseph Glidden, prevented animals from freely roaming the Great Plains, altered the economy of the American west

Transcontinental Railroad

Railroad that met in Promontory Point, UT in 1869, increased the economic trade between the western and eastern portion of the United States.

Bimetallism Supporting American currency with silver and gold, instead of just using gold; goal of Populism

Populism Political movement of the farmers and some factory workers at the end of the 1800s; goals included bimetalism, government regulation of Railroads and grain elevators, popular election of Senators, and more strict immigration regulations

Connections to Real World Situations Make a flow chart that cites the conflicts between the Native Americans and US settlers in the post-bellum period. Have students brainstorm about stereotypes of the West, cowboys, & Native Americans. How can a life of a farmer be a life of debt?—trace the growing year of crops and analyze the cycle of loaning and paying back debts.


Practice EOC Assessment Questions* What economic impact did barbed wire have on the American Great Plains?a. It led to the closing of the frontier and the end of western expansion. b. It prevented railroad companies from further development. c. It divided up the land and prevented unrestricted grazing of cattle. d. It stopped miners from panning for gold. * How did the Populist movement gain political strength?a. They sought out votes among Republicans. c. They encouraged more immigrationb. They joined with the Democrats. d. They fought for bimetallism.

Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-12* Who were the Exodusters?a. Scandinavian settlers in Minnesota c. Chinese who were forced to leave California.b. Blacks who migrated to Kansas d. Mexicans who immigrated to the US* From 1867-1900, American farmers and their financial difficulties contributed to the rise of Populism. What were the factors that were MOST associated with this? A. dropping farm prices and the nation's economic deflation B. Eastern bankers' support and rising inflation C. lack of "greenbacks" and low tariffs D. lack of new technology and the implementation of the Silver Standard Act.* Which innovations listed below were NOT important agricultural technology innovations and business practices to help farmers in the West from 1860-1896? A. steel plows, threshing machines and dry farming techniques B. seed drills, mechanical binders and reapers C. barbed wire fences and the continued availability of the land D. sod farms and easy land mortgages

Goal 5 ReviewGoal: The learner will describe innovations in technology and business practices and assess their impact on economic, political, and social life in America.Objective:

5.01

Evaluate the influence of immigration and rapid industrialization on urban life.

5.02

Explain how business and industrial leaders accumulated wealth and wielded political and economic power.

5.03

Assess the impact of labor unions on industry and the lives of workers

5.04

Describe the changing role of government in economic and political affairs.



Immigration The movement of people from one location in the world to another; during the Gilded Age, immigration shifted from Northern Europeans to Southeastern Catholic Europeans and Asians, also more Jewish people immigrated to the United States.

Nativism Ethnocentric beliefs against immigrants and people unlike the majority; during the Gilded Age, nativism increased in the United States as Asian and Catholic, southeastern European immigrants came to the US.

Settlement house Institutions developed to provide room and boarding, education, daycare, and social structure to people new to cities; often assisted new immigrants and African Americans who migrated to northern cities.

Collective Bargaining A method used by labor unions to bring the concerns and/or demands of the workers to the management

Gospel of Wealth Theory from the turn of the 19th century that expressed the responsibility of the wealthy to contribute to society; Andrew Carnegie prescribed to the philosophy and donated funds to begin hundreds of libraries and other public institutions

Labor Unions Business structure in which the shareholders of several companies within one industry merge their shares to one board-of-trustees; a trust is similar to a monopoly; Standard Oil, U.S. Steel, and the American Tobacco Company were


Words Definition

all trustsRobber Barons/ Captains of Industry

Nicknames given to the wealthy Big Businessmen of the late 1800s, including Andrew Carnegie, JD Rockefeller, and Cornelius Vanderbilt; Robber Baron was a negative nickname and Captain of Industry was a positive one

Social Darwinism Coined by Yale professor William Graham Sumner and popularized by early sociologist Herbert Spencer; theory that a person’s wealth is the measure of their worth and place in the society

Trusts Business structure in which the shareholders of several companies within one industry merge their shares to one board-of-trustees; a trust is similar to a monopoly; Standard Oil, U.S. Steel, and the American Tobacco Company were all trusts

Interstate Trade Trade that occurs between states; the questions of who regulates interstate trade was common during the Gilded Age; under Gibbons v. Ogden and Wabash v. Illinois it was determined that the federal government regulated interstate trade

Laissez-Faire Economics

Form of economics in which the government plays little to no role in the regulation of the business sector

Political Machine A political organization that is led by a boss or a small group of people and that runs the political nature of a city; often relies on patronage and/or the spoils system; “Boss Tweeds” Tammany Hall in New York City was one of the most notes political machines of the Gilded Age.

Trust-Busting Beginning with President McKinley and continuing through Wilson; trust-busting was when the federal government used legislation and judicial orders to end monopolies in many industries, especially in oil, railroads, and tobacco; President Theodore Roosevelt was considered the “Trust Buster”

Connections to Real World Situations● “What challenges would a new immigrant to the United States in 1890 have?” Think about housing, food, employment, language challenges, searching for other family members and churches. Also think about what the people already living in the country would need to change in order to accommodate for the new immigrants. Lastly, connect these ideas to current America; can you think of programs that exist to help new immigrants?● Define capitalism. Should the government protect the interested of the consumer and the laborer?

● Define these cases: Gibbons v. Ogden, Munn v. Illinois, and Wabash v. Illinois. Why do questions arise about who has the right to regulate trade and how was this question able arise over and over again.



Practice EOC Assessment Questions* How did the immigration from the 1890s differ from the immigration of the 1830s?a. Immigrants from the 1830s were mostly Catholic and immigrants from the 1890s were Protestant. b. Immigrants from the 1830s were from Northern Europe and immigrants from the 1890s were from Europe and Asia. c. Immigrants from the 1830s were from all over Europe and immigrants from the 1890s were mostly German. d. Immigrants from the 1830s were more educated than immigrants from the 1890s.

* According to the political cartoon (above) from 1889, who was the most powerful force in the United States Senate during the Gilded Age?a. Elected politicians b. the constituents c. the American President d. the Robber Barons* Which federal decision was most effective against curbing the power of trusts in America?a. The Clayton Antitrust Act c. the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)b. The Sherman Antitrust Act d. Wabash v. Illinois

Goal 6 ReviewGoal: The learner will analyze causes and effects of the United States emergence as a world power.Objective:

6.01

Examine the factors that led to the United States taking an increasingly active role in world affairs.

6.02

Identify the areas of United States military, economic, and political involvement and influence.

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Describe how the policies and actions of the United States government impacted the affairs other countries.



Imperialism The political, economic, and social domination of a weaker nation by a stronger one; the United States engaged in imperialism at the end of the 1800s

Market Competition The increase use and exploitations of other nation’s resources and look to them to purchase one’s goods

Refueling stations During the end of the 1800s many people, including Alfred T. Mahan, wanted to increase the number of refueling stations owned and maintained by the United States in order to expand its sphere of global influence

Social Darwinism Coined by Yale professor William Graham Sumner and popularized by early sociologist Herbert Spencer; theory that a person’s wealth is the measure of their worth and place in the society

Annexation When a country absorbs a territory or country into its boarders; during the American Imperialism era, the US annexed Hawaii

Protectorate A country who is protected diplomatically and militarily by a stronger nation; after the Spanish-American War, Cuba was a protectorate of the United States

Yellow Journalism Exaggerating headlines in an effort to sell newspapers; popular tactic used by Joseph Pulitzer and Randolph Hearst in New York City at the end of the 1800s; a cause of the Spanish American War

Connections to Real World Situations Define “manifest destiny” and review the concept. Did the United States end its “Manifest Destiny” policy once it reached the Pacific Ocean? List countries you know have received American influence.● Recall the relationship between Britain and its American colonies. Predict the types of conflict that might arise between the United States and its own coloniesPolitical Cartoons & Important Images


Goal 6 Review (continued)

Practice EOC Assessment Questions* Which territory was annexed during the World War I era?a. Alaska b. Hawaii c. Puerto Rico d. Guam* In the late 1800's, much of America was desirous of the United States expanding its imperialist vision for which listed reasons?a. religious & cultural c. political & literacyb. military & economic d. linguistic & social

Goal 7 ReviewGoal: The learner will analyze the economic, political, and social reforms of the Progressive Period.Objectives:

7.01

Explain the conditions that led to the rise of Progressivism.

7.02

Analyze how different groups of Americans made economic and political gains in the Progressive Period.

7.03

Evaluate the effects of racial segregation on different regions and segments of the United States’ society.

7.04

Examine the impact of technological changes on economic, social, and cultural life in the United States.



Laboratory of Democracy

Collection of political changes presented by Robert La Follette that included referendum, recall, direct primary, and initiative; all meant to increase the


Words Definition

democratic process in America.Muckrakers Investigative journalists who sought to expose horrifying conditions in urban

areas, work places, and behind capitalism.Progressivism Movement of the 1890s and 1900s that believed an honest and respectable

government could bring about social justice and needed economic reform.Social Gospel Coined by Walter Rauschenbusch; belief that through charity, justice, and

Protestant teachings American society could become an example of Heaven on Earth.

Laboratory of Democracy

Collection of political changes presented by Robert La Follette that included referendum, recall, direct primary, and initiative; all meant to increase the democratic process in America.

Progressivism Movement of the 1890s and 1900s that believed an honest and respectable government could bring about social justice and needed economic reform.

Trust A combination of several companies which are directed by a single board of trustees; the trust usually controls the majority of business in its market

De facto segregation Segregation between races which are not enforced by laws, but by norms of society (e.g., neighborhoods)

De jure segregation Segregation between races which are enforced by laws of the community (e.g., marriage laws, curfews)

Disenfranchisement The removal of voting rights through literacy tests, poll taxes, and grandfather clauses

Jim Crow Laws State and local laws that created de jure segregation in the United States

Connections to Real World Situations● From where should the leadership for change come? Should the change come from individual people or private organizations? Should the state or federal government force social change on communities? Explain your answers.● Are there examples of de facto and de jure segregation in today’s society? How has segregation increased and/or changed between 1876 (the end of Reconstruction) and 1900?● What do you use today that runs on electricity? What do you think would be some of the first inventions to make life “easier” that relied on electricity? If you could only purchase one electrical convenience, what would it be?


Practice EOC Assessment Questions* Which reform resulted from the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory?a. a ban on child labor c. workers’ compensation lawsb. anti-trust legislation d. the spread of settlement houses* Which group listed below were considered to be muckrakers, or investigate journalists digging up stories of deplorable conditions in America’s cities as part of the social justice movement during the Progressive Era? a. Ida Tarbell, Jacob Riis, Upton Sinclair c. George Eastman, Jane Addams, S.S. McClureb. Alice Powell, Teddy Roosevelt, John Dewey d. Lillian Wald, Thomas Harris, Mother Harris “Mother” Jones* What did Muller v. Oregon (1903) decision uphold?a. Women’s right to vote c. women’s right to propertyb. High wages for women d. limited work hours for women* Under President William Howard Taft, what action did the federal government take?a. It upheld the Standard Oil Trust. c. it brought lawsuits against many corporations

Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-12b. It strengthened the Sherman Antitrust Act. d. it continued Roosevelt’s “rule of reason” policy* Which event led to the formation of the NAACP?a. the 1908 Springfield riot c. the first meeting of the Niagara Movementb. the Plessey v. Ferguson decision d. the segregation of federal government offices in 1914* Although social discrimination against blacks was not limited to the Southern states, why was segregation different in the South?a. the Plessey v. Ferguson ruling c. a call for compromise b. Southern laws enforced and promoted discrimination d. the Brown v. Board ruling.* Which invention made the building and use of skyscrapers feasible?a. mass transit b. elevators c. zoning laws d. suburbs*Technological changes during the Progressive Era impacted various aspects of American life and resulted in all changes except: a. the 19th amendment ratified, securing women's rights to vote c. federal regulation of food and drugs b. the beginning of worker's compensation laws d. total elimination of child workers in factories

Goal 8 ReviewGoal: The learner will analyze United States involvement in World War I & the war’s influence on international affairs during the 1920s.Objective:

8.01

Examine the reasons why the United States remained neutral at the beginning of World War I but later became involved.

8.02

Identify political and military turning points of the war and determine their significance to the outcome of the conflict.

8.03

Assess the political, economic, social, and cultural effects of the war on the United States and other nations.



Alliance System Diplomatic agreement between one or more nations; treaty to use military force if the allied nation is attacked by another country; prior to WWI, several nations engaged in the Alliance System, including Germany’s alliance with Austria-Hungary and Russia’s alliance with Serbia

Imperialism The political, economic, and social domination of a weaker nation by a stronger one

Militarism Glorification of a nation’s military and an increase in the presence of military power in public life and politics; prior to WWI, Germany expressed an increase in militarism

Mobilization A nations preparation for war, usually includes the strengthening of the armed forces, an industrial shift, and potentially a population shift as well

Nationalism Ideology that focus on the cultural, heritage, and strength of a nation; during the pre-WWI era, cultures wanted to have a sovereign nation for themselves such as Serbia and Poland

Civil Liberties Freedoms and rights that a citizen has, which protects him from his own government; during the interwar period, many Americans experienced a reduction in civil liberties in reaction to the Red Scare

Isolation A country’s desire to not engage in the diplomatic affairs of other nations; after


Words Definition

WWI, the United States returned to a policy of isolationismRed Scare A period of United States history in which the government and citizens socially

and politically persecuted people who supported or were suspected of supporting communism, anarchism, or socialism

Connection to Real World Situations Imagine you are a member of Congress. What are at least 3 justifications for entering a war? Discuss how and why WWI was new in terms of weaponry and the experiences of those fighting it. Why would the government want citizens to support the war effort? Should the US have a role in “policing the world?” If so, when? If not, why not? List modern examples of Presidents’ scandals.

Political Cartoons & Important Information

Practice EOC Assessment Questions* What is an example of the Alliance System at the beginning of World War I?a. Russia mobilizing troops on its borders c. Germany invading Belgiumb. America practicing isolationism d. Germany supporting Austria-Hungary* Which item was NOT a reason Wilson declared the nation as neutral at the start of World War I?a. His belief in impartiality c. Recent immigrants' beliefs b. His belief in self-determination d. His opposition to imperialism * What were some military factors that led to the end of the World War I? a. trench warfare b. poison gas c. tanks d. All of the above * Why did the Reservationists refuse to allow the United States to join the League of Nations?a. They did not want American troops to be called to defend other nations. b. They did not want to be economically tied to the Allied Nations. c. They did not want to lose their independence. d. They were concerned that other nations would not look toward America for strength. * What was a significant result of the end of World War I? a. America's sponsorship of the League of Nations c. Deflation in consumer prices

Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-12b. Inflation in consumer prices d. America's sponsorship of the United Nations.

Goal 9 ReviewGoal: The learner will appraise the economic, social, and political changes of the decades of “The Twenties” and “The Thirties.”Objective:

9.01

Elaborate on the cycle of economic boom and bust in the 1920’s and 1930’s.

9.02

Analyze the extent of prosperity for different segments of society during this period.

9.03

Analyze the significance of social, intellectual, and technological changes of lifestyles in the United States.

9.04

Describe challenges to traditional practices in religion, race, and gender.

9.05

Assess the impact of New Deal reforms in enlarging the role of the federal government in American life.



Consumerism Theory in economics that the consumer’s purchasing cycle will dictate the market; placing an emphasis on consumption and material possessions; during the 1920s the amount of consumable goods increased as did the purchasing power of many Americans

Fundamentalism v. Modernism

Discourse of the 1920s between traditional Evangelical Christians and groups that embraced science and secular values; the Scopes Trial was an example of the Fundamentalism v. Modernism debate

Harlem Renaissance Movement of the 1920s and 1930s that saw the development of artistic expression among African Americans; named for the borough of Harlem, where many of the artists lived

Laissez-Faire Economics

Form of economics in which the government plays little to no role in the regulation of the business sector

Retraction of Agricultural Sector

Event of the 1920s in which the demand for agricultural production dramatically decreased at the end of WWI because Europe no longer needed American farmers to produce their food; however, because of technological improvements the production of agricultural goods continued to rise

Rugged Individualism Theory that people should help themselves and that it is not the sole responsibility of the government to provide assistance to the needy; President Hoover believed in Rugged Individualism

Speculation Purchasing high-risk stocks in hopes of making a large profitTrickle-Down Economics

Theory in economics that if the wealthy retain a large percentage of their income, the money will gravitate to the lower classes through the development of jobs, purchases, and charity

Recovery "Pump - Priming" Temporary programs to restart the flow of consumer demand.Relief Immediate action taken to halt the economy’s deterioration.Social Security Program developed in 1935 in which payroll tax contributions are pooled to

form unemployment insurance, old-age assistance, aid to dependent children

Connection to Real World Situations

Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-12 Imagine that you are President Woodrow Wilson. Why would you want to “reward” women with the right to vote?● Have you ever had to ask for assistance from someone that you did not know? Was it hard to ask for help?Political Cartoons & Important Information

Practice EOC Assessment Questions* What is an example of the conflict between Fundamentalism and Modernism?a. Scopes Trial c. rugged individualism versus the New Dealb. Sacco& Vanzetti Trial d. trickle-down economics* Which situation led to the Great Depression?a. high tariffs b. inflated stock prices c. overproduction d. All of these led to the Depression* Which states saw the least prosperity & most economically deprived families with poverty during the 1930's due to the Dust Bowl? a. Missouri, Arkansas & Louisiana c. Colorado, Wyoming, & Utahb. Oklahoma, Kansas & Nebraska d. Tennessee, Alabama, & Georgia* What phrase is MOST accurate about the time of the 1920's and 1930's? a. Not much different from the 2 decades preceding them. c. All traditional values scrapped b. Boom or Bust d. Decrease in interest in popular culture* What was the major challenge to traditional religion called? a. The Flapper Movement b. Creationism c. Prohibition d. The New Morality * Who did not agree with FDR’s policy regarding the treatment of the elderly?a. Father Coughlin b. Huey Long c. Francis Townsend d. Alfred Smith * Listed below are successful New Deal reforms which enlarged the government in the 1930's. Which agency listed below is NOT present in our government today? a. Tennessee Valley Authority c. Civilian Conservation Corpsb. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation d. Social Security Administration

Goal 10 ReviewGoal: The learner will analyze the United States involvement in World War II & the war’s influence on international affairs in the following decades.Objective:

10.01

Elaborate on the causes of World War II and reasons for United States entry into the war.

10.02

Identify military, political, and diplomatic turning points of the war and determine their significance to the outcome and aftermath of the conflict.

Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-1210.03

Describe and analyze the effects of the war on American economic, social, political, and cultural life

10.04

Elaborate on changes in the direction of foreign policy related to the beginnings of the Cold War.

10.05

Assess the role of organizations established to maintain peace and examine their continuing effectiveness.



Alliances Foreign relationships between nations in which one nation promises to assist in the protection of another nation (ie., The Axis Powers and the Allied Powers during WWII)

Appeasement Allowing an aggressor to act in order to maintain peace (ie., Munich Pact)Genocide Deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or

cultural groupIsolationism Avoiding entanglements with other nations and alliances in order to maintain

peace and develop one’s own prosperity (ie., American foreign policy between WWI and WWII)

Nationalism Pride in one’s country; during WWII many countries expressed extreme nationalism at the expense of foreign relationships

Totalitarianism Form of government in which all aspects of society, politics, and the economy are under the government’s control (ie., Germany, Soviet Union, Italy, and Japan during WWII)

Civil Liberties Freedoms that citizens have to exercise personal rights, such as freedom of religion or speech; during WWII many Americans experienced a limitation of their civil liberties, such as when Japanese Americans were moved to internment camps.

Innovation The act of developing or creating something new; during the WWII many innovations developed for the military that became components of mainstream American, such as radar, microwaves, and the computer.

Migration The movement of people, often a specific group, from one area to another. During WWII, many African Americans moved from the South to industrial centers in the North for war-related jobs.

Communism Government in which all social and economic establishments are controlled by the government; in the time period following WWII, the US feared the expansion of communism from the USSR into other nations in Europe and Asia

Containment The foreign policy of the United States from Truman’s presidency to GHW Bush’s that attempted to restrict the expansion of communism into new nations.

Limited War When the object of the war is not total disabling of a nation; the Cold War was a limited war because the object was not to end the Soviet rule of Russia, but to halt expansionary efforts in the Soviet ideology.

Connections to Real World Situations● Has anyone ever bullied you? Have you ever bullied someone? What makes someone bully another person? What types of people are often bullied? ● Does the US have a moral obligation to stop genocide in other countries? Give a few current examples of US intervention to stop genocide ● What are the difficulties in fighting a two front war? Why?

Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-12● When fighting a war, should countries make every effort to avoid civilian casualties? ● How was fighting in the Pacific different from Europe?● List examples of times that the federal government has suspended civil liberties. (include current examples)● What causes problems between friends? Why? What do you think happened during the war that caused the US and Soviet Union’s alliance to break? ● How do you handle threatening situations? ● If you were a historian, what name would you give to today’s era? What names have you heard for the 1950s?Political Cartoons & Important Images


Practice EOC Assessment Questions* What was the most immediate impact of the United States entering into World War II?a. American youth began to protest the war. c. American government increased taxesb. American industries mobilized to support the war. d. American women left the work place* Despite the growing tensions in the Atlantic which, ironically, continued to keep America out of the war, what finally brought the US into World War II?a. sinking of the Lusitania b. bombing of Pearl Harbor c. American embargo of Japan d. Britain declaring war on Germany* What do most historians view as the military turning point of World War II in Europe?a. discovery of Auschwitz b. Battle of Berlin c. invasion of Normandy d. Japan invading China* In what way did the federal government impact the economy of the American public in response to World War II?a. The federal government issued rebates to assist the citizens in a struggling economy. b. The federal government increased the prices of goods in order to help businesses. c. The federal government issued a 5% tax on working Americans to help pay for the war. d. The federal government decreased interest on loans to encourage Americans to buy American products. * Which group of Americans experienced prejudice and was detained for national security?a. African Americans b. Mexican Americans c. Native Americans d. Japanese Americans* What was an impact of World War II upon American economic, social, political and cultural life? a. Women in defense plants c. African-Americans demanding war work b. Racism exploding into violence d. all of these* What was a major goal in the development of the United Nations?a. To prevent further World Wars. c. to ensure democratic electionsb. To stop the expansion of communism. d. to secure trading privileges for America* How did America respond to the economic turmoil of western Europe immediately following WWII?a. It issued the Truman Doctrine c. it developed nuclear missilesb. It stationed troops in West Germany d. it established the Marshall Plan

Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-12* With the "Iron Curtain" separating the Communist nations of Eastern Europe from the West after the end of World War II, what era was about to begin? a. Containment b. the Cold War c. Korean War

d. Potsdam Conference* The overall worldwide effectiveness of peacekeeping organizations can BEST be seen in what organization?a. United Nations b. SEATO c. NATO d. Security Council

Goal 11 ReviewGoal: The learner will trace economic, political, and social developments & assess their significance for the lives of Americans during this time period.Objective:

11.01

Describe the effects of the Cold War on economic, political, and social life in America.

11.02

Trace major events of the Civil Rights Movement and evaluate its impact.

11.03

Identify major social movements including, but not limited to, those involving women, young people, and the environment, and evaluate the impact of these movements on the United States’ society.

11.04

Identify the causes of United States’ involvement in Vietnam and examine how this involvement affected society.

11.05

Examine the impact of technological innovations that have impacted American life.

11.06

Identify political events and the actions and reactions of the government officials and citizens, and assess the social and political consequences.



Fundamentalism A belief in Evangelical Christian ethics and the literal interpretation of the Bible; during the post-WWII era, there was a rise in Fundamentalism in reaction to the rise of communism in the USSR

McCarthyism Theories and events established and perpetuated by Joseph McCarthy during the Red Scare of the 1950s, including forcing people to publicly announce their relationship with the Communist Party

Red Scare Time period during which citizens and the government, especially the House of Representatives, were fearful of communism and how it would impact the continuation and expansion of American democratic ideals

Space Race A competition between the USA and the USSR to try to be the first country to place satellites, weapons, and men into space

Affirmative Action When race, gender, and age are taken into consideration when developing a group in order to promote integration

Civil Disobedience The act of refusing to follow a law that one considers violating rights of citizens


Words Definition

without resorting to violence; this tactic was used by Martin Luther King, Jr. and his followers during the Civil Rights Movement.

Integration The act of bring different groups of people together who were legally segregated before

AIM Movement of the 1960s and 1970s in which Native Americans requested for a firmer definition of their civil liberties and civilian rights

Chicano Movement Movement of the 1960s and 1970s in which Latinos in America demanded for more equality in economics, labor, education, political and social spheres

Civil Liberties Freedoms and rights that a citizen has, which protects him from his own government; during this period of time many groups challenged the federal government to prove that their civil liberties were protected in the same fashion as other groups

Domino Theory America’s diplomatic theory during the Cold War that if one nation fell to communism, other surrounding nations will also fall to communism

Feminist Movement Movement of the 1960s and 1970s that challenged the accepted idea of women’s roles in society, politics, economics, and education

War Powers Act Law passed in 1973 that limited the powers of the president by requiring the commander in chief to inform Congress after 48-hours of deploying troops

Watergate Scandal Event during the presidency of Richard Nixon in which he used presidential authority to hide evidence of the break in at the Democratic Headquarters at the Watergate Hotel; event led to his resignation

Connections to Real World Situations Think about the term “scandal.” Has there been a time in your life when you have seen a scandal in politics or in another part of your life? What does the word “technology” mean to you? Make a list of the 10 technologies that you use in your life that are the most important to you. In what ways have you experienced significant change in your life?

Newsweek Magazine once said that “the year 1967 was the last time things were any good in America.” The year 1968 changed so much in our nation. What was happening in the late 60’s that would generate so much change?Political Cartoons & Important Images


Practice EOC Assessment Questions* What was the MAIN impact of the Cold War on American life?a. Building of bomb shelters c. Growth of Communist Party b. Heightened fear of Communist infiltration and atomic attack d. The Rosenberg spy trial* What is generally thought to be the origin of the MODERN DAY Civil Rights Movement?a. Wilmington Race Riots c. Plessey v. Ferguson court decision b. Greensboro sit-in d. Rosa parks bus incident* To what do historians primarily site as the reason for the decline of the hippies and the counterculture?a. Alcoholism and drug abuse c. Religious Conversions b. Inability to support themselves and establish an ideal community d.. purposeful desire to return to mainstream society * What was the MAIN effect of the Vietnam War's impact upon American Society? a. Sharp division among Americans c. Senate Foreign Relations Committee b. Colleges closed d. Anger at the Draft* From which branch of the government has most civilian technology developed?a. EPA b. HUD c. NASA d.FDA * What action taken by President Ford gave him the most criticism by the American public?a. Pardoning Nixon b. Supporting WIN c. Continuing détente d. Reducing taxes

Name:______________________US History EOC Review Packet #2 Goals 1-12* Which technological advancement/advancement was NOT part of the growth of American life from 1945 to 1980? a. Interstate Highway System c. Salk Polio vaccine b. growth of the Internet d. The New Consumerism* What was the most significant impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis? a. Castro accepted more missiles from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. b. Nikita Khrushchev stepped down from his Soviet leadership position. c. The world was closer to nuclear was than any time since World War II d. The Senate ratified the test ban treaty in record time

Goal 12 ReviewGoal: The learner will identify and analyze trends in domestic and foreign affairs of the United States during this time period.Objectives:

12.01

Summarize significant events in foreign policy since the Vietnam War.

12.02

Evaluate the impact of recent constitutional amendments, court rulings, and federal legislation on United States’ citizens.

12.03

Identify and assess the impact of economic, technological, and environmental changes in the United States.

12.04

Identify and assess the impact of social, political, and cultural changes in the United States.

12.05

Assess the impact of growing racial and ethnic diversity in American society.

12.06

Assess the impact of twenty-first century terrorist activity on American society.



Détente One of the foreign policies used between the United States and the USSR in which there was a relaxation between the two countries during the end of the Cold War

Reagan Doctrine Foreign policy in which the United States assisted guerilla organizations who were thwarting communist control.

Civil Liberties Freedoms and rights that a citizen has, which protects him from his own government; during the interwar period, many Americans experienced a reduction in civil liberties in reaction to the Red Scare

Computers Technology whose development saw movement of population to the Sunbelt, was spurred by WWII, helped to alter the economy

Due Process of Law The legal process to ensure that a citizen’s rights are protected within the judicial system

Energy Crisis Event of the 1970s that was caused by OPEC embargo, harsh winters, and the Iranian Revolution

Sun Belt Southern region of the United States that saw a great migration of population in the 1970s and 1990s

Warren Court The Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Earl Warren between 1953 and 1969; noted for famous rulings such as Brown v. Board of Education, Reynolds v. Sims, and Miranda v. Arizona

9/11 Sept. 11, 2001; when four American planes were hijacked by terrorists and flown into the Pentagon, the World Trade Center, and crashed in a field in


Words Definition

PennsylvaniaWar on Terrorism The United States’ foreign policy after Sept. 11, 2001 which focused on halting

and preventing the further spread of global terrorism.

Connection to Real World Situations● Have students brainstorm about the current controversies that involve the Middle East.● Have the students describe “trickle-down economics” which they learned about from the Hoover administration● How has America’s population changed in the last 30 years? Make a list and think of age, ethnicity, immigration, and education● Although this objective focuses on 21st century terrorism, there have been many other incidents of terrorism in the 20th century. What do you know about the killings at the 1972 summer Olympics in Munich, Germany? ● Terrorism as a term had its origins in the French Revolution. You studied this in World History. What images of terrorism do you have of the French Revolution?


Practice EOC Assessment Questions* How can the United States' foreign policy best be described from 1973 to the present time? a. containment c. isolationism b. a variety of approaches d. continuous escalation of arms buildup* What was one law passed during the time during President George Bush's term that greatly benefited certain people in the workplace?a. Social Security Act c. Americans with Disabilities Act b. Capital Gains Tax Act d.. Glasnost Act

* What was President Clinton's economic agenda when he took office? a. hold the line with international relations c. raise taxes but also cut spendingb. reduce taxes, increase programs d. increase the federal deficit for a new health care plan* Which movement did not change greatly from 1973 to the present day? a. Environmental Movement c. Women's Movement b. Native American Movement d. Tea Pot Dome Movement* What was one of the Supreme Court decisions during this time period that focused on the issue of racial diversity & opportunities?a. Regents of the University of California v. Bakke c. Roe v. Wadeb. Osama bin Laden v. United States d. Gideon v. Wainwright* What was NOT a factor that led to the rise of terrorism against Americans since 1973? a. growth of the oil industry c. Rise of Islamic fundamentalism in the Middle East b. American support of Israel d. Anger at the United States Air Force

Documents

Web viewThe learner will identify, investigate, and assess the effectiveness of the institutions of the emerging republic