AP US History Extra Credit Terms
1. Uncle Joe Cannon: In the late 1830s, this politician was the head speaker for the House of Representatives. Along with this incredible feat, he also led the Republican Party to help it reach stronger goals.
2. Senator George Norris: This 1850s politician was involved in political decisions involving progressive and liberal causes. He was a former governor of Nebraska and led his efforts in Congress, making him a cut above the rest.
3. Daniel DeLeon, IWW, “Big Bill”: This newspaper editor was often credited with being pro-Marxist while also supporting socialist policies in government. He was also a valuable asset for trade labor organization, making him vital to certain strike operations carried out …show more content…
Arbitration of disputes: This was a political alternative that Theodore Roosevelt used in the Anthracite Coal miner strike of 1902. It states that a person or third party will hear the arguments presented from both extremes and provide a resolution that will satisfy both groups.
6. Underwood Tariff: This policy was implemented in 1913 in order to help to lower the rates of income for everyone in the US. It also stated that a person was required to pay 1% federal tax if and only if he/she making above 3,000 dollars.
7. Smith-Lever Act, Smith-Hughes Act: This document passed in 1917 provided federal assistance to states for the goal of advocating for a better education system. This helped to give people a better understanding of trades and home economics.
8. Jones Act, Philippines: This act was instituted in the Philippines to regulate which types of merchant ships were able to import or export goods into the country. It also controls the United States’ coast wide trade, implementing a sphere of influence in these Asian islands.
9. “Watchful Waiting”: This was a policy that Woodrow Wilson followed during the tensions with Mexico. He decided to back out of internal conflicts happening in order to find out which group would rise up among all
1. Uncle Joe Cannon: In the late 1830s, this politician was the head speaker for the House of Representatives. Along with this incredible feat, he also led the Republican Party to help it reach stronger goals.
2. Senator George Norris: This 1850s politician was involved in political decisions involving progressive and liberal causes. He was a former governor of Nebraska and led his efforts in Congress, making him a cut above the rest.
3. Daniel DeLeon, IWW, “Big Bill”: This newspaper editor was often credited with being pro-Marxist while also supporting socialist policies in government. He was also a valuable asset for trade labor organization, making him vital to certain strike operations carried out …show more content…
Arbitration of disputes: This was a political alternative that Theodore Roosevelt used in the Anthracite Coal miner strike of 1902. It states that a person or third party will hear the arguments presented from both extremes and provide a resolution that will satisfy both groups.
6. Underwood Tariff: This policy was implemented in 1913 in order to help to lower the rates of income for everyone in the US. It also stated that a person was required to pay 1% federal tax if and only if he/she making above 3,000 dollars.
7. Smith-Lever Act, Smith-Hughes Act: This document passed in 1917 provided federal assistance to states for the goal of advocating for a better education system. This helped to give people a better understanding of trades and home economics.
8. Jones Act, Philippines: This act was instituted in the Philippines to regulate which types of merchant ships were able to import or export goods into the country. It also controls the United States’ coast wide trade, implementing a sphere of influence in these Asian islands.
9. “Watchful Waiting”: This was a policy that Woodrow Wilson followed during the tensions with Mexico. He decided to back out of internal conflicts happening in order to find out which group would rise up among all