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A period when European countries compete for colonies in North and South America.
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The colonies declaring independence from Great Britian
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This document includes the basic laws and the three branches of America.
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During this time period many people like John Marshall wanted to make America into a Federal government. It was their idea into making America a stronger nation.
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Thomas Jefferson's presidency goal was to try to reverse the federalist's policies. He wanted the people to be govern by the state government.
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A war between America and Great Britain. The purpose of this war was independence. Respect for foreign countries increased.
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The promotion of patriotism occurred more frequently during this time period. Most political leaders was involved.
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Jackson's presidency promoted participation in government and greater rights for men.
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More territory was included but the choice whether or not these parts of land supported slavery or not.
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The belief that God wanted America to spread towards the West Coast.
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War between the Confederates (South) and the Union (North) on the issue of slavery.
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Southern states (Confederates) was consider a part of the Union. This period all states become known as one country.
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The increased in manufacturing capability led to businesses dominating America. Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller were a few of the top businessmen during this time period. 20 million Europeans arrived to the U.S. They came from all parts of Europe. The construction of cities increased.
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America was controlled by the people and restore economical challenges. Ex: Prohibition, Government regulations and Political reform.
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U.S. wanted to encourage foreign countries to expand their markets. U.S. took control of the Philippians, Puerto Rico and Guam. We also have influences on Cuba.
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War involved most of Europe, which led to millions of people dead and shape the modern world today. The Allied powers defeated the Central powers.
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Prohibition, gangsters, and speakeasies was created. The role of women was challenged. Businesses was booming because of "easy credit".
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Major Economic Breakdown. Large amounts of unemployment, business failures and mortgage foreclosures are most of the effects of the Great Depression.
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War between the Axis Powers and Allied Powers. Events like Atomic Bomb Explosion and Nazi Party Rally was included. The Allied powers won the war.
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Intense competition between U.S. and Russia.
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Political, social, and legal struggles of African Americans.
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The period after the fall of the Soviet Union and end of Cold War.
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U.S. attempted to making national security by fighting against terrorists groups.