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Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
Exploration and Coloization
Established Colonies to increase prestige and economics -
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American Revolution
American Colonies broke away/became independent, Created own nation -
U.S Constitution
Basic Law of the U.S -
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The Federalist Era
Alexander Hamilton and John Marshall sought to make Federal Government -
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Age of Jefferson
Attempted To Reverse Federalist Polices -
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The War Of 1812
2nd War for Independents- War between U.S & Britain -
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Age of Nationalism
Time between war 1812-1820 -
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Era of Jacksonian Democracy
Movement toward increased popular participation in govt. -
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Age of Sectional Conflict
U.S added more territory as a result of Mexican War, issue over weather to expand -
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Manifest Destiny
America to expand to the west and beyond -
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Civil War
War between the U.S & Confederate States over Slavery -
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Reconstruction
Southern states joining the Union after Civil War -
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Age of Industrialization, Immigration, & Urbanization
Increased manufacturing capabilities became focus in American society -
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Age of Imperialism
U.S tries to influence foreign nations to expand markets -
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Progressive Era
Return control to Govt. to the people, restore economic opportunities & correct injustices -
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World War I
Global conflict mostly in Europe -
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Roaring 20s
Between the two World Wars.. prohibition, speakeasies, gangsters, & the traditional roles of women were challenged -
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Great Depression
Worldwide economic downturn... Banking failures, mortgage, foreclosures, Etc. -
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World War II
Worldwide Conflict between Allied Powers & the Axis Powers
"Allies Won" -
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Cold War
Conflict between U.S & USSR but no direct war just a lot of conflict that got them involved -
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Civil Rights Movement
Political, legal, & social struggle by Black Americans to gain full citizenship rights.. -
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U.S as Sole Superpower
After the fall of Soviet Union & End of Cold War.. America has most power -
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War On Terror
U.S maintain our National Security by fighting against al Qaeda & Others that wants to destroy America