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Jan 1, 1400
Exploration & Colonization 1400s-1700s
The time period where countries fought over land in the Americas for pride and wealth. -
Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
23 Eras
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American Revolution 1763-1783
The American colonies broke away from Great Britain, which caused a war between them.
Treaty of Paris 1783 made it official. -
U.S Constitution
Basic Law of the land
3 Branches of Government -
Federalist Era 1790-1820
The creation of a stronger Federal Government to stabilize the country. -
Age of Jefferson 1801-1809
President Jefferson wanted to reverse all federalist policies to make states more powerful -
War of 1812 1812-1814
2nd war for independence against Great Britain.
Increased foreign respect -
Age of Nationalism 1812-1820s
Promotion of national interest -
Era of Jacksonian Democracy 1829-1850s
Jackson wanted increase in popular participation in government, more common man rights and was against the upper class. -
Age of Sectional Conflict 1840s-1860s
Debation of whether to continue expanding.
Slavery inclusion pushed towards Civil War -
Age of Sectional Conflict 1840s-1860s
Debation of whether to continue expansion west
Slavery issues helped provoke civil war -
Manifest Destiny 1846-1848
Belief God wanted them to move westward
Led to Mexican War -
Manifest Destiny 1846-1848
Belief God wanted them to move westward
Led to Mexican War -
Civil War 1861-1865
War within the country against its people North vs. South -
Civil War 1861-1865
War within country against each other North vs. South
Over national union or slavery. -
Reconstruction 1865-1877
Period after Civil war where Southern states were re-admitted
Beginning of slaves receiving rights -
Reconstruction 1865-1877
Period after Civil War when South was re-admitted. -
Age of immigration, industrialization, and urbanization 1865-1920s
Major increase in industrial factories and production
Millions of immigrants come to US
Growth of cities in Northeast and MidWest -
Progressive Era 1890s-1920
Correct injustice, return control of the governement, and return economic opportunities.
Prohibition
Child labor
Political reform -
Age of Imperialism 1890s-1910
Seeking influence of foreign nations to increase markets -
WW I 1914-1918
Global military conflict in Europe
Allied beats Central Powers -
Roaring 20s 1920-1929
Roles of women challenged
Prohibition challenged
Gangsters challenged -
Great Depression 1929-1941
Major worldwide economic downfall
Unemployment skyrockets
Bank failures
Mortage foreclosures -
WW II 1939-1945
2nd worldwide war Allied vs Axis Powers -
Cold War 1945-1991
US vs USSR
Non-direct fighting
Sided in others' war against each other -
US being Sole SuperPower 1991-Present
Fall of Soviet Union and end of Cold War -
War of Terror 2001- Present
US to maintain National security -
Civil Rights Movement 1950s-Present
Politcally, legally, socially, economically reform for equality for Black Americans
Striving for full citizenship for Black Americans
Racial equality