US History Georgia Milestones Review Questions and
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Tet Offensive televised part of the Vietnam War weakened the US support and convinced
them that the war was unwinnable
War Powers Act Law that states the president could not commit to armed conflict
without the consent of the Congress.
Jimmy Carter Camp David Accords brought peace between Isreal & Egypt
Bill Clinton impeached but acquitted for perjury in the Monica Lewinsky scandal
Ronald Reagan Reaganomics (Reagan tax plan); ended the Cold War
George W. Bush declared war on terrorism following 9/11 attack
Barack Obama First Black American President
Mercantilism An economic theory that is based on reducing a country's imports while
expanding its exports in order to maximize wealth.
Middle Passage a brutal voyage of the trans-Atlantic triangular trade that sent Africans to
the Americas.
Sons and Daughters of Liberty a secret society that protested and boycotted British laws
and goods. The daughters spun own cloth.
, French and Indian War (1754-1763) War fought in the colonies between the English and
the French for possession of the Ohio River Valley area.
Marquis de Lafayette French soldier that fought on the side of the Continental Army
during the American Revolution
Battle of Trenton Surprise attack on the Hessians where George Washington led his
troops across the Delaware River on Christmas night.
Northwest Ordinance provided instructions for new territories to apply for statehood as
the United States expanded west. No slavery would be allowed
Temperance Movement to persuade men to abstain from drinking alcohol.
John D. Rockefeller Established the Standard Oil Company. He also developed trusts and
monopolies.
Zimmerman Telegram A telegram Germany Sent to Mexico to convince Mexico to attack
the U.S.
Ellis Island Immigration processing center in NY Harbor for Eastern and Southern
European immigrants.
Angel Island Immigration processing center in California for Asian immigrants.
Lend-Lease Act The laws passed by the U.S. allowing us to give aid to our Allies in early
WWII
Answers| 100% Solved
Tet Offensive televised part of the Vietnam War weakened the US support and convinced
them that the war was unwinnable
War Powers Act Law that states the president could not commit to armed conflict
without the consent of the Congress.
Jimmy Carter Camp David Accords brought peace between Isreal & Egypt
Bill Clinton impeached but acquitted for perjury in the Monica Lewinsky scandal
Ronald Reagan Reaganomics (Reagan tax plan); ended the Cold War
George W. Bush declared war on terrorism following 9/11 attack
Barack Obama First Black American President
Mercantilism An economic theory that is based on reducing a country's imports while
expanding its exports in order to maximize wealth.
Middle Passage a brutal voyage of the trans-Atlantic triangular trade that sent Africans to
the Americas.
Sons and Daughters of Liberty a secret society that protested and boycotted British laws
and goods. The daughters spun own cloth.
, French and Indian War (1754-1763) War fought in the colonies between the English and
the French for possession of the Ohio River Valley area.
Marquis de Lafayette French soldier that fought on the side of the Continental Army
during the American Revolution
Battle of Trenton Surprise attack on the Hessians where George Washington led his
troops across the Delaware River on Christmas night.
Northwest Ordinance provided instructions for new territories to apply for statehood as
the United States expanded west. No slavery would be allowed
Temperance Movement to persuade men to abstain from drinking alcohol.
John D. Rockefeller Established the Standard Oil Company. He also developed trusts and
monopolies.
Zimmerman Telegram A telegram Germany Sent to Mexico to convince Mexico to attack
the U.S.
Ellis Island Immigration processing center in NY Harbor for Eastern and Southern
European immigrants.
Angel Island Immigration processing center in California for Asian immigrants.
Lend-Lease Act The laws passed by the U.S. allowing us to give aid to our Allies in early
WWII
