Middle School Social
Studies | Study Guide,
Key Concepts, Practice
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, Commonwealth vs. Hunt 1842
workers have the right to go on strike
Globalization the process of countries becoming more open to foreign trade and investment
Mormon a religion known as the Latter Day Saints.
relocation to this region of the western frontier (Salt Lake, UT) was to practice
their faith without fear of religious persecution.
Gold Standard policy of designating monetary units in terms of their value in gold
Great Depression A time of utter economic disaster; started in the United States in 1929 lasted for
10 years.
Hoover was the President succeed by FDR
Transcontinental R.R. Linked east and west promoted trade and movement
Union Pacific / Central Pacific
rr line constructed west of mississippi and Missouri river
1869
isolationism A national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs
World War II 1939-1945
Most of Eastern European countries were under Communist rule by Hitler.
US was brought into the war as a response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor in
1941.
Marbury v. Madison 1803
led to judicial review - right to review laws that are (un)constitutional
Child Labor Laws These set a minimum age for employment
Early 19th century
Progressive Movement 1890-1920
A reform movement that tried to correct social and political problems
Improved working conditions, Banned alcohol, gave women suffrage.
Studies | Study Guide,
Key Concepts, Practice
Questions & Exam
Review
|Guaranteed success|
, Commonwealth vs. Hunt 1842
workers have the right to go on strike
Globalization the process of countries becoming more open to foreign trade and investment
Mormon a religion known as the Latter Day Saints.
relocation to this region of the western frontier (Salt Lake, UT) was to practice
their faith without fear of religious persecution.
Gold Standard policy of designating monetary units in terms of their value in gold
Great Depression A time of utter economic disaster; started in the United States in 1929 lasted for
10 years.
Hoover was the President succeed by FDR
Transcontinental R.R. Linked east and west promoted trade and movement
Union Pacific / Central Pacific
rr line constructed west of mississippi and Missouri river
1869
isolationism A national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs
World War II 1939-1945
Most of Eastern European countries were under Communist rule by Hitler.
US was brought into the war as a response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor in
1941.
Marbury v. Madison 1803
led to judicial review - right to review laws that are (un)constitutional
Child Labor Laws These set a minimum age for employment
Early 19th century
Progressive Movement 1890-1920
A reform movement that tried to correct social and political problems
Improved working conditions, Banned alcohol, gave women suffrage.
