Fall Final 2015-16 (Part One)

Region of the US that experienced a drought in 1930's lasting for a decade (Dust Bowl)

Connected the west and east coasts of the US & led to the rapid settlement of the Great Plains-

A nickname for a section of east 28th street in NYC, where music publishers had heir offices -

Bill of Rights -

A strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically, or socially -

A party organization that recruits voter loyalty with tangible incentives (ex. Jobs for votes)

Domination of an industry by a single company that fixes prices and discourages competition-

Policy of avoiding political/military entanglements with other countries (prominent after WWI)-

Policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants over immigrants -

Disagree or take an opposing view-

18th Amendment (Increased organized crime) -

Guam, Puerto Rico, & Philippines - 

Stock Market Crash -

Tax imposed by the government on imported goods in support of domestic industries.-

Federal govt.'s assurance of protection for bank deposits established in the 1930's.

Reform movement that sought to improve society by applying Christian principles (early 1900's)

The growth of cities due to movement of people from rural areas to cities - 

Deadlock in which neither side is able to defeat the other (often a result of trench warfare) 

A multifamily urban dwelling, usually overcrowded and unsanitary -

Policy of President Taft urging American banks and business to invest in Latin American -

Exaggerated news stories which stirred US emotion during the Spanish-American War -