History of the United States 2

from where did the majority of immigrants during New Immigration period from 1965-1910 originate

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from where did the majority of immigrants during New Immigration period from 1965-1910 originate

southern and eastern Europe - the people were fleeing from poverty in their own nations

who was responsible for the "New Deal"

Roosevelt

which amendment ensured voting rights for all citizens, regardless of race

15th Amendment - it was passed in 1869 although extensive Jim Crow Laws and discriminatory practices in the South still stopped many blacks from voting

Alice Paul is famous for her work in what

Womens Party- Alice Paul was a feminist activist who worked for equal rights for women as a leader of the National Women's Party

which civil rights leader advocated a theory of nonviolent direct action

Martin Luther King Jr.

what were the major causes that lead to the Civil War

Eleven Southern Slave states declared their secession and intent for the expansion of slavery- although there were many issues that helped to initiate the Civil War, the main issue that caused the Civil war was the eleven Southern Slave states declaring their secession and intent for the expansion of slavery

which of the following was NOT a belief of the Populist movement

Government support of trusts - trust was another name for monopoly. The Populist movement favored regulations of trusts such as the railroad industry.

What was the outcome of the Mexican American War, and the effects it had on the institution of the USA

upon the beneficial win of the Mexican American War, American gained half the Mexican territory

in the Quarantine Speech, FDR spoke out against

fascism

what country did the majority of immigrants that settled in the United States come from during the early 1800's

Ireland. Due to the potato famine in Ireland, the majority of immigrants were of Irish descent