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Exploration & Colonization
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American Revolution
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U.S. Constitution
1)The basic law of the U.S it explains all the powers of the Branches of our govt.
2)The constitution went into effect on June 21, 1788 when New Hampshire became the 9th state to sign the constitution NC=12th state to sign. -
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The Federalist ERA
Men like Alexander Hamilton and John Marshall sought to make the Federal Government. -
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Age of Jackson
During Jefferson's president, he attempted to reverse the federalist policies. -
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War of 1812
War between U.S and Great Britain -
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Age of Nationalism
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Era Jackson
Democracy -
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Age of Sectional Conflict
As the U.S added more territory as a result of the mexican war the issue over whether to expand. -
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Manifest Destiny
Belief that God wanted America to expand to the west... and beyond. Led to Mexican war -
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civil war
War between the U.s (North) and the confederate states of america (South) -
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Reconstruction
Period after the civil war when southern states were re-admitted to the union. -
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Age of Industrialization, Immigration, and urbanization (IIU)
The U.S. greatly increase it's manufacturing capability as big businesses became a dominate force in america society. -
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Progressive ERA
Aimed to returned control of the govt. to the people, restore economic opportunities, and correct injustices in american life. -
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Age of Imperialism
U.S. sought to acquire or have influence over foreign nations to expand its markets. -
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World War 1Gobal military conflict that took place mostly in Europe
Global military conflict that took place mostly in Europe -
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Roaring 20s
1920-29 period between the two world wars: Prohibition speakeasies, gangsters, and the traditional roles of women were challenged -
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Great Depression
Major worldwide economic downturn. Featured massive unemployment, business and banking failure, mortgage foreclosures -
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World War 2
World wide conflict fought between the Allied Power and the Axis Power from 1939-1945. Allies won in 1945 -
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Cold War
Intense conflict between U.S & USSR from 1945-1991. No direct war between U.S & USSR but many conflicts/ wars in which both were involved. -
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Civil Rights Movements
(Today) political, legal, and social struggle by black americans to gain full citizenship right and to achieve racial equality by fighting segregation and discrimination -
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U.S. as Sole
Period after the fall of the Soviet union and end of the cold war -
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War on Terror/Post- 9/11
U.S attempt to maintain our national security by fighting against al Qaed_ & other extremist groups that wish to destroy america