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Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
Exploration & Colonization
Time period when European nations competed with each other to establish colonies in North and South America. -
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American Revolution
American Colonies broke away from Great Britain, became independent and created their own nation. -
US Constitution
The Constitution went into affect on this day, when New Hampshire became the 9th state to sign. -
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The Federalist Era
Alexander Hamilton, John Marshall, etc. fought to make the Federal Government stronger. -
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Age of Jefferson
The duration of Jefferson's presidency; he attempted to reverse the federalist policies. -
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War of 1812
America's second war for independence. This war was between the United States and Great Britain. -
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Age of Nationalism
Time after the war of 1812, before the 1820's. -
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Era of Jacksonian Democracy
Jackson associated with movement towards increased popular participation in government. -
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Age of Sectional Conflict
The US added more land after the Mexican War, and the decision of whether or not add slavery to this new places began slowly developing the Civil War. -
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Manifest Destiny
Belief that God wanted America to expand to the west; this led to the Mexican War. -
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Civil War
War within the United States, between the North states and the Confederate states. The was was fought over slavery. -
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Reconstruction
Period after the Civil War in which the Southern states were readmitted into the Union. Former slaves began to obtain rights they had once been denied. -
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Age of Industrialization, Immigration, and Urbanization
US greatly increased its manufacturing capabilities, as big businesses became a dominant force. -
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Progressive Era
Aimed to return control of the government to the people, restore economic opportunities, and correct injustices in American life. -
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Age of Imperialism
US sought to acquire/have influence over foreign nations to expand its markets. -
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World War I
A global military conflict that took place mostly in Europe. It was a total war that left millions dead and shaped the modern world. -
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Roaring 20's
Period between the two World Wars; Prohibition, speakeasies, gangsters, and the roles of women were all challenged and changed. -
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Great Depression
Major worldwide economic downturn; massive unemployment, failure of banks, mortgage foreclosures, etc. -
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World War II
Worldwide conflict fought between the Allied powers and the Axis powers; the Allies won in 1945 -
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Cold War
Intense conflict between US and USSR; there were no direct wars between the two, but there were many conflicts/wars in which both sides were involved. -
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Civil Rights Movement
Political, legal, and social struggle by black Americans to gain full citizenship rights and to achieve racial equality by fighting segregation and discrimination. -
US Becomes Sole Superpower
This happens after the fall of the Soviet Union, and after the Cold War. -
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War on Terror
US attempt to maintain National security by fighting against Al Qaeda, ISIS, and other extremist groups that wish to destroy the United States.