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European nations establish North/South American colonies
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American colonies break away from Great Britain.
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Established basic law and the three branches of government.
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Wished to makes and stronger central/federal government.
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Attempted to reverse federalist government.
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War between U.S. and Great Britain.
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Tried to promote national interests.
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Associated with increased population participation
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U.S. added more territory because of Mexican War (we won)
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God wanted America to expand West eye roll
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War between U.S. (North) and Confederate States of America (South)
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Southern states where readmitted and it was attempted to increase slave rights
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Increased manufacturing, immigration, and city growth
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Aimed to increase the people's control of the government, restore economics, and correct injustice
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U.S. wanted to have influence over other nations
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Global military conflict
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Prohibition, speakeasies, gangsters, and changes in traditional women's roles
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Major worldwide economic downturn
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Worldwide conflict between Allied (Great Britain, France, Soviet Union, U.S., and China) and Axis Powers (Germany, Japan, Italy)
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No direct war between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. (Kids trying to be all big and bad)
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African Americans fight for full citizenship, rights, racial equality, and to stop segregation/discrimination
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After the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War the U.S. was left as the only known superpower
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The U.S. attempts to maintain national security (Ex. fighting Al Qaeda)