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An economic struggle in the late 1800's that led to a debate over monetary systems
The Great Recession of 1888
Panic of 1893
Great Depression
Cleveland's Crisis
2
War from pirates raiding U.S. merchant ships off the coast of Africa
Spanish-American War
Pirates War
Barbary Wars
Phillipines War
3
Why was Reagan against "Big Government"
Hurt the U.S. economically
Felt it gave foreign countries and advantage militarily
Felt it was an old system that needed change
Unfair to the lower and middle class
4
Why did some people argue in favor of the bimetallic standard over the gold standard
Would lead to deflation
Would make transactions easier
Would help improve the economy
Would be same system as most European nations
5
Why was it a concern JFK was Roman Catholic?
U.S. wasn't in favor of religion
He wasn't devoted to his faith
Could he prioritize the U.S. over the Pope
Religious person couldn't handle being president
6
McCain's plan to fix the Crisis
Increase government involvement, create public work programs
Increase taxes on the wealthy
Invest in power plants, loans to automakers
Increase unemployment insurance, similar to Obama
7
What was Woodrow Wilson's initial stance on WWI
U.S. was to blame for the war, felt guilty
U.S. neutrality, felt war was Europe's fault
Wilson was not president during WWI but was in WWII
Immediately went into the war
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Clinton's personal issues & Bush's failures in domestic policies led to what
Loss of nomination from their respective party's
Increased riots in Washington
A prominent third party candidate
Lowest voter turnout in American history
9
Speak softly & carry a big stick & Panama Canal is foreign policy of which president
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
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Why was Grover Cleveland against the annexation of Hawaii
Hawaii would not be beneficial to the United States
Would cost too much to support Hawaii
Didn't feel Hawaiians could live up to the American standard
Hawaii monarchy overthrown w/out approval of the U.S.
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Why was the 2000 election controversial
Third party candidate severely injured during campaign
Bush received more popular votes
George Bush didn't reach 270 electoral votes
Improper ballots, Supreme Court involvement
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What was the main argument on whether the U.S. should establish a National Bank
Would this interfere with trade with other countries?
Did the federal government have the power to establish it?
How might this impact industrialization & entrepreneurship?
Was a National Bank economically beneficial to the U.S.
13
Act that prevented U.S. ships from leaving their ports, hurt the U.S. economically (Jefferson)
Port Act of 1805
Napoleonic Act
Boston Sea Port Act
Embargo Act of 1807
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How did McCain campaign portray Obama during 2008 election
Too right winged to be a Liberal
Not attractive enough, doesn't use touch of grey
Ideas Socialist, naive, inexperienced
Too old to be a legitimate leader
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Thin-walled pepper with a crunchy texture,
"out of this world sweetness when it turns red!"
Puya Chili Pepper
Purple Marconi Chili Pepper
Lemon Drop Chili Pepper
Magnificent Red Nose Chili Pepper
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Hillary's plan to create jobs
Push for trickle-down economics
Renegotiate trade deals
Renewable energy/infrastructure, install solar panels
Decrease taxes for the wealthy
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Some experts consider this to be apart of Waialua Pepper variety, loses heat as it gets cooked
Jimmy's Sweet Chili Pepper
Caribbean Red Chili Pepper
Hawaiian Sweet Hot Chili Pepper
Fresno's Mistletoe Reef Chili Pepper
18
Why did Teddy Roosevelt run for president in 1912?
Not satisfied with Taft's policies
Felt he could fix the U.S. economy
Wanted to be president for the first time
Felt the U.S. needed to enter WWI
19
Which is an example of Woodrow Wilson's progressivism
Establishing the Federal Trade Commission
Establishing Social Security
Developing the Federal Reserve
Developing Medicare & Medicaid
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Obama's plan to fix the Crisis
Loosen regulations on big business to help them grow
Tax cuts for the wealthy, push for trickle down economics
Increase unemployment insurance, repair roads/bridges
Decrease unemployment insurance, motivate ppl to find jobs
21
How did Obama campaign portray McCain in 2008 election
Not experienced enough to serve
Doesn't have leadership capabilities
Closely tied to Bush, too old
Too separate from Bush
22
What was Trump's plan to create jobs in the U.S.
Increase tax on wealthy so they pay their fair share
Invest in renewable energy, install solar panels
Renegotiate bad trade deals, keep businesses in U.S.
Increase taxes on the middle & lower classes
23
Act that allowed U.S. to deport illegal citizens and criminalize who critique it. (Adams)
Colonial Protection Act
Patriot Act
Alien & Seditions Act
Immigrant Removal Act
24
Which was a 3rd party candidate that rose due to unpopularity in Bush & Clinton
Michael Dukakis
Dan Quayle
Ross Perot
Pat Buchanan
25
France seizing US ships, French government shuns US diplomats
Whiskey Rebellion
Boone-Smash Controversy
XYZ Affair
Whig Revolt
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What impact did the Lincoln-Douglas debate have on U.S. History
First presidential debate in American history
Directly led to abolition of slavery
Gave political momentum to Abraham Lincoln, debated slavery
Gave momentum to the Whig party
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In his farewell, what did Washington warn the nation about
Going to war with Spain
Development of political parties, long term alliances
Development of the Bimetallic System
Increase in slave trade with foreign nations
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Domestic policy to help farmers in debt, caused a decrease in wages for miners (Pres. Harrison)
Sherman Silver Purchase Act
Bimetallic Monetary Act
Farmers Repayment Act
Gold Standard Act
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A tax in place to pay for Rev. War. Enraged farmers and caused tax collectors to get tarred
Turner's Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion
Tea Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion
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Bred to be longer and wider by the Chile Pepper Institute of New Mexico, about 59 ounces/pod
NuMex R Naky Chili Pepper
NuMex Desert Makers Chili Pepper
NuMex CaJohns Serrano
NuMex Angostora Sweet Pepper
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Developed over a 5 year period in Finland, this pepper is so sweet it will make you blush
Sweet Syrup Chili Pepper
Squatting Banana Chili Pepper
Aji Golden Chili Pepper
Aji Fantasy Chili Pepper
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Negotiations b/w U.S. & Britain leads U.S. to naval warfare with France (Jefferson/Adams)
XYZ Affair
The Shoehorn War
Embargo Act of 1807
Napoleonic Wars
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From Trinidad, just one of these is rumored to heat 7 pots of chili or stew on its own
Aji Chili Pepper
7 Pot Barrackapore Chili Pepper
Albino Sweet Chili Pepper
7 Pot Douglah Chili Pepper