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When the american colonies broke away from Great Britain, they became independent, and created their own nation.
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1)The basic law of the U.S it explains all the powers of the Branches of our govt.
2)The constitution went into effect on June 21, 1788 when New Hampshire became the 9th state to sign the constitution NC=12th state to sign. -
Men like Alexander Hamilton and John Marshall sought to make the Federal Government.
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During Jefferson's president, he attempted to reverse the federalist policies.
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War between U.S and Great Britain
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Democracy
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As the U.S added more territory as a result of the mexican war the issue over whether to expand.
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Belief that God wanted America to expand to the west... and beyond. Led to Mexican war
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War between the U.s (North) and the confederate states of america (South)
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Period after the civil war when southern states were re-admitted to the union.
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The U.S. greatly increase it's manufacturing capability as big businesses became a dominate force in america society.
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Aimed to returned control of the govt. to the people, restore economic opportunities, and correct injustices in american life.
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U.S. sought to acquire or have influence over foreign nations to expand its markets.
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Global military conflict that took place mostly in Europe
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1920-29 period between the two world wars: Prohibition speakeasies, gangsters, and the traditional roles of women were challenged
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Major worldwide economic downturn. Featured massive unemployment, business and banking failure, mortgage foreclosures
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World wide conflict fought between the Allied Power and the Axis Power from 1939-1945. Allies won in 1945
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Intense conflict between U.S & USSR from 1945-1991. No direct war between U.S & USSR but many conflicts/ wars in which both were involved.
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(Today) political, legal, and social struggle by black americans to gain full citizenship right and to achieve racial equality by fighting segregation and discrimination
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Period after the fall of the Soviet union and end of the cold war
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U.S attempt to maintain our national security by fighting against al Qaed_ & other extremist groups that wish to destroy america