Party Organisation in the USA (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Federal system definition
Federal system definition
Power divided between national & state governments
No. of US states 1933-1941
No. of US states 1933-1941
48
Northern Democrats' key traits
Northern Democrats' key traits
Liberal policies, progressive on race, Irish/Italian/German
Southern Democrats' key traits
Southern Democrats' key traits
Supported racial segregation, opposed federal interference
When Democratic dominance in South began
When Democratic dominance in South began
1877 (after Reconstruction ended)
3 factors for Democratic control in South
3 factors for Democratic control in South
GOP Civil War ties, disenfranchisement, gerrymandering
Gerrymandering definition
Gerrymandering definition
Manipulating boundaries to maximise party seats
Conservative Coalition formed (year)
Conservative Coalition formed (year)
1937 (Republicans + Southern Democrats vs New Deal)
First president elected to 3rd term & year
First president elected to 3rd term & year
Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940
Discriminatory voting laws in South from 1887
Discriminatory voting laws in South from 1887
Literacy tests, poll taxes, grandfather clauses