Ashley Syed and Andrew Johnson

Renaissance- culture movement that spanned from the 14th-17th century

King George III- ruled Great Britain during the time of the Revolutionary War

Manifest Destiny- belief that Amer. settlers were to expand throughout the continent

Civil War- 1861-65 between the Union and North; North won, most Amer. killed in war

Populism- movement of the people

Transcontinental Railroad- the Central Pacific & Union Pacific Railroads combined

Americanization movement- designed to assimilate people into a dominate culture

Segregation- laws to separate black & white people in public and private facilities

Progressivism- aimed to restore economic opportunities in Amer. life

Imperialism- stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control

Militarism- development of armed forces & their use as a tool of diplomacy

Nativism- prejudice against foreign born people

Prohibition- manufacture, sale, transportation of alcoholic beverages was illegal