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