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Period: Oct 12, 1492 to
Exploration/Colonization
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 -
U.S. Constitution Takes Effect
Basic law of the U.S. went into effect on this date. -
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Federalist Era
Men sought to strengthen the Federal Government during the Federalist Era. -
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Age of Jefferson
This is the timespan in which Thomas Jefferson was president. He held two terms in office. -
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Age of Nationalism
Political leaders attempted to promote national interests over sectional differences. -
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War of 1812
America's 2nd War for Independence from Great Britain -
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Era of Jacksonian Democracy
This timespan covers the two terms President Andrew Jackson was in office. President Jackson was associated with the movement towards increased popular participation in government. -
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Manifest Destiny
Time period in which the people held the belief that God wanted Americans to expand west -
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Age of Sectional Conflict
As the United States continued to add territory, the issue over whether to expand or not led to slavery, which eventually led to the Civil War. -
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Civil War
War between the North and South; questioned National Union and the issues of slavery -
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Reconstruction
Period after the Civil War; the souther states were re-admitted to the Union; the nation attempted to grant slaves rights that they were once denied -
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Age of Industrialization, Immigration, and Urbanization (IIU)
The United States greatly increased it's manufacturing capabilities; big businesses became a dominant force in American society. Approximately 20 million Europeans arrived in the US between 1870 and 1920. Growth of cities (mostly in the Northeast and Midwest) -
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Progressive Era
A period in which the aim was to return control of the government to the people. -
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Age of Imperialism
The United States sought to have influence over foreign markets. U.S. took control of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, and gained great influence over Cuba. -
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WW1
Global military conflict that took place mostly in Europe. Allied vs Central Powers (Allied Powers were the victors).
Allied Powers: France, Russia, England, Italy, United States
Central Powers: Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire -
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Roaring 20s
Period between WW1 & WW2.
Prohibition, speakeasies, gangsters, and the traditional roles of women were challenged during this time period.
Businesses boomed thanks to "easy credit" -
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The Great Depression
Major worldwide economic turndown.
Massive unemployment; Business & Banking Failures; Mortgage Foreclosures -
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WW2
Worldwide conflict between the Axis Powers and the Allied Powers.
Allied Powers were the victors in 1945.
Allied Powers: Great Britain, France, Soviet Union, United States, China
Axis Powers: Germany, Japan, Italy -
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Cold War
Intense conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. There was no direct conflict but many conflicts in which both sides were involved. -
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Civil Rights Movement
Political, Legal, and Social Struggle for Black Americans to gain full citizenship rights and to achieve racial equality due to segregation and discrimination. -
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United States as the Sole Superpower
1991-Present
The period after the fall of the Soviet Union and the Cold War. -
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War on Terror
The United States attempts to maintain National Security by fighting against Al Qaeda and other extremist groups that wish to destroy America.
