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Organized Labor
The National Labor Union was created in 1866. Before that time, unions were just starting to rise up despite the push back from business owners. It was formed to help establish fair and human treatment for employees. Since this time, unionized work has grown substantially.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/37.asp
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US History 1877 - 2011
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Immigration
Immigration- The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
America was the land of opportunity, many immigrants came looking for a better life. With the exception of Native Americans, all citizens of the United States are immigrants.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/38c.asp
http://immigrationtounitedstates.org/584-immigration-act-of-1882.html
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Industrialization
Industrialization- The process by which a society or country transforms itself from a primarily agricultural society into one based on manufacturing goods.
By 1914, the United States was the largest industrial nation in the World.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/36.asp
https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-now/rise-industrial-america-1877-1900
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American Imperialism
Imperialism - a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
America had many reasons to expand- economic (new markets & resources), political (patriotism and military positioning), geographical (explore, research, claim new land) & resources), cultural (civilize others) and religion (missionaries).
http://www.ushistory.org/us/44.asp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfsfoFqsFk4
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Panama Canal
The US desired a canal to expedite the transportation of good from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans. The US and Columbia failed negotiations. Columbia ruled Panama. In 1903, the US helped Panama gain Independence. The US leased 10 miles of land from Panama to construct the canal. Construction began in 1907. In 1914, the canal was completed. It cost $345 million to construct.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/44g.asp
https://history.state.gov/milestones/1899-1913/panama-canal
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World War 1
The World War 1 started on July 28, 1914. The United States did not get involved until 1917. The war ended on November 11, 1918. The war was also called the Great War. The contributing factors of the war were militariem, alliances, imperialism and nationalsim. http://www.ushistory.org/us/45b.asp
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The Prohibition
The states signed the 18th amendment to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. Alcohol was thought to be evil. The prohibition of alcohol was lifted in 1933.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/46b.asp
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The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was the official end of World War 1. Negotiations took place in Paris, France. The talks began on June 28, 1919, and ended on January 21, 1920. The treaty required Germany to accept responsibility for the war. Germany had to reassign boarders, relinquish land and pay restitution.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/45d.asp
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The Great Depression
The Great Depression began on October 29, 1929. The day is referred to as "Black Tuesday". On this day in history, the stock market crashed causing many investors to lose their money. Following that event, citizens became alarmed and tried to pull all their money out of banks, which lead to further economic downturns. This is known as a time of the worst economic downturn in history. The United States pulled out of the depression in 1939. http://www.ushistory.org/us/48a.asp
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World War 2
World War 2 began on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. However, the United States did not get involved until after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941. The war ended September 2, 1945.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/50c.asp
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Pearl Harbor
The bombing of Pearl Harbor happened on December 7, 1941. It was a surprise attack by Japan. The attack led to the United States involvement in World War 2. Japan struck Pearl Harbor to prevent our navy from interfering their plans to take over East Asia.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/50e.asp
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Start of the Cold War
The Cold War was between the free world United States and the communist Soviet Union. The Cold War lasted about 45 years, from 1947 to 1991. There were no direct military campaigns during this time. The Cold War ended in 1991
http://www.ushistory.org/us/52a.asp
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Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights movement began with African American activism in 1954. The activist wanted the 14th ammendment to be protected. It began when the Board of Education ruled that segregation in the public schools was illega. The activists lead sit-ins, boycotts and marches, mostly peaceful in protest.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/54.asp
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The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War began on November 1, 1955, and it ended on April 30, 1975. The conflict was to keep communist forces from overtaking them. The war cost the United States billions of dollars, about 60,000 American died and so many were injured. With all that loss, and still, the United States did not achieve its goal.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/55.asp
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Feminism
Feminism is really just equal rights between the sexes. It should be held to our 14th amendment, that speaks of equality for all. Women fought for and continue to fight for political, financial, personal, and social equality of sexes. A big push is for educational and professional equality. Feminists have also worked to ensure a women's right to decide, making easy access to abortions.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/57a.asp
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Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a minister. He became the leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 until his death in 1968. He was born on January 15, 1929 and was assassinated on April 4, 1968.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/56f.asp
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Reaganomics
President Ronald Reagan was the 40th president of the United States. He held office for two terms, between 1981 - 1989. During his time in office, he made many changed in the economic status of the United States. He was well known for lowering taxes and helping the economy recover.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/59b.asp
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End of the Cold War
The end of the Cold War came in 1991. Before that time, the US was in a standoff with the USSR between 1947 - 1991. In 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev assumed the reins of power in the Soviet Union. As a dedicated reformer, no one thought he would bring the end to the Cold War. However, President Ronald Reagan met Gorbachev for a four-day summit in Russia, after that time, negoiations began and an end to the Cold War followed.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/59e.asp
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Globalization
Globalization is the increasing unity of the world's economic order through reduction of barriers to international trade such as tariffs, export fees, and import quotas. The goal is to increase material wealth, goods, and services. It describes the process by which regional economies, societies, and cultures have become integrated through communication, transportation, and trade.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/60d.asp
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Americanization
Americanization is the influence of the U.S. on the popular culture, technology, business practices, political techniques or language, of other countries.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/60e.asp
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