DCUSH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

DCUSH Final Exam Why was Andrew Jackson impeached? - Answer- Because of the political conflict and the rupture of ideologies in the aftermath of the Civil War. What does it mean to "wave the bloody shirt"? - Answer- A phrase used to ridicule opposing politicians who made emotional calls to avenge the blood of the northern soldiers that died in the Civil War. Boss Tweed - Answer- The picture Plessy v. Ferguson - Answer- was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court issued in 1896. It upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities as long as the segregated facilities were equal in quality - a doctrine that came to be known as "separate but equal". 13th amendment - Answer- abolished slavery Yellow Dog Contract - Answer- A contract between a worker and an employer in which the worker agrees not to remain in or join a union. Open Door Policy - Answer- U.S. policy established in the late 19th century that would allow for trade in China Yellow Journalism - Answer- A scandal created by circulation competition Results of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire - Answer- Factory burned killing 145 workers American Entry into WWII - Answer- The sinking of the passenger ship the Louisana was sunk by German U-Boats Bully Pulpit - Answer- A conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to. Election of 1912 - Answer- Woodrow Wilson , Teddy tried for progressive party and lost. Zimmerman Note - Answer- Secret diplomatic communication issued from the German foreign policy that proposed a military alliance. Harlem renaissance - Answer- Social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York in the 1920's. The New Deal - Answer- A series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms and regulations enacted.