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Europeans Nations were colonizing much of the world at the same time
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when the American Colonies broke away from Great Britain, became Independent, and created their own nation. ( Date US usually became independent September 3, 1783 - Treaty of Paris).
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The Basic Law of the US. It explains all the powers of the branches of our govt.
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Men like Alexander Hamilton and John Marshall sought to make the Federal government
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During Jefferson's presidency, he attempted to reverse the federalist policies.
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Ameria's 2nd War for Independence. War between US and Great Britain.
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Time between war of 1812-1820s
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As the US added more territory as a result of the Mexican War the issue over whether to expand
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belief the God wanted America to expand to the west .. and beyond. Led to Mexican War.
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War between the US (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 US greatly increased it's manufacturing capability as Big Businesses became a dominate force in American society.
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Aimed to return control of the govt. to the people, restore economic opportunities, and correct injustices in American life.
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US sought to acquire or have influence over foreigns nations to expand its markets.
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global military conflict that took place mostly in Europe between 1914 and 1918
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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 failures, mortgage foreclosures.
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Intense conflict between US and USSR from 1945-1991. No direct war between US & USSR but many conflicts/wars in which both were involved.
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Political, legal, and social struggle by black Americans to gain full citizenship rights 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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US attempt to maintain our National Security by fighting against al Qaeda and other extremist groups that wish to destroy America.