-
Period: Jan 27, 1400 to
Exploration and Colonization
European nations compete with one another to establish colonies in North and South America. -
Period: to
American Revolution
American colonies departed from Great Britain; they later became independent and created a new nation. -
U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. -
Period: to
The Federalists Era
This era entailed attempting to make the federal government stronger in order to unite (and stabilize) the new nation. -
Period: to
Age of Jefferson
During Jefferson's presidency, he sought to reverse the federalists policies. -
Period: to
War of 1812
America's [second] war for independence. The U.S. vs Great Britain. -
Period: to
Age of Rationalism
Political leaders (Clay, Madison, Monroe, etc.) attempted to promote national interests over sectional differences. -
Period: to
Era of Jacksonian Democracy
Increased popular participation in government. The movement supported the common man and was opposed to the upper class. -
Period: to
Age of Sectional Conflict
The U.S. acquired more territory as a result of the Mexican War; slavery expansion to new land was debated. -
Period: to
Manifest Destiny
Belief that God wanted America to expand westward [and beyond]. It led to the Mexican War. -
Period: to
Civil War
United States of America (Northern) vs Confederate States of America (South) -
Period: to
Reconstruction
Post-Civil War; Southern states were re-admitted to the Union. The nation attempted to grant former slaves denied rights. -
Period: to
Age of Industrialization, Immigration, and Urbanization (IIU)
The U.S. significantly increased its manufacturing capability as large businesses became dominant in American society. -
Period: to
Immigration
20 million Europeans arrived in the U.S. -
Period: to
Urbanization
Cities expanded, contributing to industrial strength of the United States. -
Period: to
Progressive Era
Focuses on restoration of the American culture. -
Period: to
Age of Imperialism
U.S. sought to gain control over foreign nations to expand its markets. -
Period: to
World War I
Global conflict that mainly took place in Europe; shaped the world. -
Period: to
Roaring 20s
Businesses boomed; prohibitions, speakeasies, gangsters, and traditional roles of women were challenged. -
Period: to
Great Depression
Major worldwide economic downturn -
Period: to
World War II
Worldwide conflict fought between Axis and Allied Powers; Allies come out victorious. -
Period: to
Cold War
Intense conflict between U.S. and Soviet Union; no direct war but both sides were involving in many rivalrous events. -
Period: to
Civil Rights Movement
Political, legal, and social struggle to gain full citizenship rights and to achieve racial equality by fighting discrimination/segregation. -
Period: to
U.S. (Sole Superpower)
Period subsequent to fall of the Soviet Union and Cold War. -
Period: to
War on Terror
U.S. attempt to maintain national security by fighting against Al Quaeda and other extremist groups who intend on destroying America.