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Jan 26, 1400
Exploration & Colonization
Time period where European nations competed with each other to create colonies in North and South America to gain prestige and economies. -
American Revolution
When American colonies broke away from Great Britain and became independent. -
U.S. Constitution
The Basic law of the U.S. -
The Federalist Era
Alexander Hamilton and John Marshall sought to make the federal government stronger to unite and stabilize the new nation. -
Age Of Jefferson
During Jefferson's time as president, he tried to reverse the federalists policies. -
War of 1812
War between America and Great Britain -
Age of Nationalism
Time between War of 1812-1820's. Henry Clay, James Madison, James Monroe tried to promote national interests over sectional differences. -
Era of Jacksonian Democracy
Jackson associated with movement towards increased popular participation in government. -
Manifest Destiny
Belief that God wanted America to expand to the west. -
Age Of Sectional Conflict
When the U.S added more territory, they questioned whether or not to expand slavery to those areas. -
Civil War
War between the U.S. (north) and the confederate states (South) over the questions of National Union and the issue of slavery. -
Reconstruction
Time after the Civil War when southern states were reunited to the union. -
Age of Industrialization, Immigration, and Urbanization.
When the U.S. greatly increased their manufacturing capabilities. -
Progressive Area
Aimed to return control of the government to the people, restore economic opportunities and correct injustices to America. -
Age Of Imperialism
U.S. sought to acquire or have influence over foreign nations to expand its markets. -
World War 1
Global military conflict. -
Roaring 20's
Period between two world wars; prohibition, speakeasies, gangsters, and traditional roles of women were challenged. -
Great Depression
Major worldwide economic downfall. -
World War II
Worldwide Conflict fought between the Allied powers vs. Axis powers. Allies won in 1945. -
Cold War
Intense conflict US & USSR 1945-1991. -
Civil Rights Movement
Political, legal, and social struggle by black americans to gain full citizenship rights and racial equality. -
U.S. as Sole Superpower
Period after fall as the Soviet Union and end of the cold war. -
War on Terror/ Post 9/11
US attempt to maintain our National Security by fighting again Al Qaeda and other extremist groups wishing to destroy America.