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Period: Jan 28, 1400 to
Exploration and Colonization
European nations establish North/South American colonies -
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American Revolution
American colonies break away from Great Britain. -
U.S. Constitution
Established basic law and the three branches of government. -
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The Federalist Era
Wished to makes and stronger central/federal government. -
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Age of Jefferson
Attempted to reverse federalist government. -
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War of 1812
War between U.S. and Great Britain. -
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Age of Nationalism
Tried to promote national interests. -
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Era of Jacksonian Democracy
Associated with increased population participation -
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Age of Sectional Conflict
U.S. added more territory because of Mexican War (we won) -
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Manifest Destiny
God wanted America to expand West eye roll -
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Civil War
War between U.S. (North) and Confederate States of America (South) -
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Reconstruction
Southern states where readmitted and it was attempted to increase slave rights -
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Age of Industrialization, Immigration, and Urbanization
Increased manufacturing, immigration, and city growth -
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Progressive Era
Aimed to increase the people's control of the government, restore economics, and correct injustice -
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Age of Imperialism
U.S. wanted to have influence over other nations -
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World War I
Global military conflict -
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Roaring 20's
Prohibition, speakeasies, gangsters, and changes in traditional women's roles -
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Great Depression
Major worldwide economic downturn -
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World War II
Worldwide conflict between Allied (Great Britain, France, Soviet Union, U.S., and China) and Axis Powers (Germany, Japan, Italy) -
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Cold War
No direct war between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. (Kids trying to be all big and bad) -
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Civil Right's Movement
African Americans fight for full citizenship, rights, racial equality, and to stop segregation/discrimination -
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U.S. as Sole Superpower
After the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War the U.S. was left as the only known superpower -
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War on Terror
The U.S. attempts to maintain national security (Ex. fighting Al Qaeda)