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Time period when European countries and others compete to establish colonies in North and South America in order to increase prestige and economies.
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American Colonies broke away from Great Britain and became independent
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The basic laws of the United States. Created all the powers and the branches of government.
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Men like Alexander Hamilton and John Marshall wanted to make the federal government
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Attempted to reverse the federalist policies
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Americas 2nd war for independence. War between US and Great Britain
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Time between war of 1812-1820s. Tried to promote national interest over sectional differences.
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Jackson associated with movement toward increased popular participation in government.
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The United States added more land as a result of the Mexican War. The United States had to decide whether or not to use slavery in the states or not. Became partial reason for the civil war,
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Americans believed God wanted america to move west,
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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 where southern states were readmitted into union.
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The United States greatly increased its manufacturing capability as Big Business. The cities became way bigger.
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Aimed to return control of the government to the people, restore economic opportunities.
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US sought to acquire or have influence over foreign nations.
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global military conflict that took place mostly in Europe.
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Period between the two world wars. Prohibition, speakeasies, gangsters, traditional roles of women were challenged.
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major worldwide economic downturn
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Worldwide conflict between the Allied Powers and the Axis Powers. Allies won in 1945
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Intense Conflict between US & USSR. No direct war.
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Political, Legal, and social struggle by Black Americans to gain full citizenship rights.
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Period after 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 Qadea and other extremist groups that wish to destroy America.