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Exploration And Colonization
The European Exploration of North America. ... In this lesson, you will learn about Christopher Columbus and other Europeans who explored and colonized North America. On August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail westward from Spain on a voyage to Asia, a land where gold and spices were believed to be abundant. -
American Revolution
When the American colonies broke away from Great Britain , became Independent , and created their own nation. -
Treaty Of Paris
Date US actually became independent -
U.S Constitution
The Basic Law Of The US. It explains all the powers of the branches of our Govt. -
The Federalist Era
Men like Alexander Hamilton and John Marshall sought to make the Federal Government -
Age Of Jefferson
During Jefferson's presidency , he attempted to reverse the federalist policies. The individual State Governments had more power to govern the people. -
War Of 1812
America's 2nd war for independence war between US and Great Britain . Wars importance increased foreign respect for us and helped promote naturalism . -
Era Of Jacksonian
Democracy -
Age Of Secretary Conflict
As the us added more territory as a result of the mexican war the issues other whether to expand . -
Manifest Destiny
Belief that god wanted america to expand to the west ….. And beyond Le to mexican war -
Civil War
War between the US(North) and the Confederate States of America(south) -
Reconstruction
Period after the Civil War when Southern states were readmitted to Union -
Age Of IIU
The US greatly increased its manufacturing capability as Big Businesses became a dominate force in American society -
Progressive Era
Aimed to return control of the govt. To the people,resor economic opportunities, and correct injustices in American life. -
Age Of Imperialism
U.S sought to acquire or have influence over foreign nations to expand its market -
World War 1
Global military conflict that took place mostly in Europe -
Age Of Nationalism
Time between war. -
Roaring 20s
Period between the two world wars : prohibition , speakeasies, gangsters , and the traditional roles of women were challenged . -
Great Depression
Major worldwide economic downturn . Featured massive unemployment , business and banking failures , mortgage foreclosure -
World War 2
Worldwide conflict fought between the allied powers and the axis powers -
Cold War
Intense conflict between US and USSR . No direct war between US and USSR but many conflicts/wars in which both were involved. -
Civil Rights Movement.
Political , legal, and social struggle by black american to gain full citizenship rights and to achieve racial equality by fighting segregation and discrimination -
U.S. As Sole Superpowers
Period after the fall of the soviet union and end of the cold war . -
War On Terror/post
US attempt to maintain our national security by fighting against al qaedo_and other extremist groups that wish to destroy america.