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Jan 26, 1400
Exploration & Colonization
European countries competed with each other to establish colonies in North and South America. -
The Federalist Era
Creating the Federal Government. -
American Revolution
American colonies gained their independence from Great Britain, and created their own nation. -
U.S. Revolution
Went into effect when New Hampshire became the 9th state to sign the Constitution. -
Age of Jefferson
President Jefferson tried to overturn federal policies during his term. -
War of 1812
2nd War of Independence with Great Britain. -
Age of Nationalism
Political leaders tried to promote national interests over sectional differences. -
Era of Jackson
Increased popular participation in government. -
Age of Sectional Conflict
Conflict about expanding slavery to the new land that America had taken. -
Manifest Destiny
The idea that God wanted America to expand West. -
Civil War
War between the North and South states of America -
Reconstruction
Period after the Civil War when the South was re-admitted to the Union -
IIU
America increased it manufacturing capabilities. -
Progressive Era
Correct injustices in American life -
Age of Imperialism
US wanted influence over foreign nation's markets. -
World War I
Global military conflict in Europe -
Roaring 20's
Between the two world wars; prohibition and the roles of women being challenged. -
Great Depression
Unemployment, banking failures, foreclosures. -
World War II
global conflict between the axis and the allied powers -
Cold War
conflict between US and USSR -
Civil Rights Movement
African American rights -
U.S. as Sole Superpower
After the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War -
War on Terror/Post 9/11
US attempt to maintain national security