Modern history

Final Project HIST152.E11

By Laura Castiglia

  • Homestead Act/Westward Expansion

    Homestead Act/Westward Expansion
    1. The Homestead Act gave settlers 160 acres of free land to farm, speeding up westward expansion and reshaping the American frontier - often at the expense of Native peoples.

  • Reconstruction Era 1865-1877

    Reconstruction Era 1865-1877
    1. The Reconstruction Era was the period after the Civil War when the U.S. worked to rebuild the South and reunite the nation. It focused on integrating formerly enslaved people into society, rebuilding the Southern economy. Despite some progress, the era faced strong resistance, and many gains were later rolled back after Reconstruction ended.

  • 13th Amendment

    13th Amendment
    1. The 13th Amendment officially abolished slavery in the United States. It marked a major turning point in American history by legally ending the institution of slavery after the Civil War and laying the foundation for future civil rights efforts.

  • 14th Amendment

    14th Amendment
    1. The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the United States, including formerly enslaved individuals. It also guaranteed equal protection under the law and was a major step toward ensuring civil rights for all Americans.

  • Gilded Age 1870s–1900s

    Gilded Age 1870s–1900s
    1. The Gilded Age was a time of booming industry and wealth, but also poverty, corruption, and social problems beneath the surface.

  • 15th Amendment

    15th Amendment
    1. The 15th Amendment gave African American men the right to vote stating that the right to vote could not be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. It was a key milestone in the fight for voting rights during Reconstruction.

  • Haymarket Affair

    Haymarket Affair
    1. The Haymarket Affair was a labor protest, especially for the 8-hour work day that turned violent after a bomb exploded, leading to deaths and a backlash against unions and immigrants.

  • The Progressive Era 1890-1920s

    The Progressive Era 1890-1920s
    1. The Progressive Era was a time of reform focused on improving working conditions, expanding democracy, and regulating big business.

  • The Great Migration 1910s-1970s

    The Great Migration 1910s-1970s
    1. The Great Migration was the mass movement of African Americans from the South to Northern cities, seeking better opportunities and escaping racial discrimination.

  • 16th Amendment

    16th Amendment
    1. The 16th Amendment gave the U.S. government the power to collect income taxes.

  • 17th Amendment

    17th Amendment
    1. The 17th Amendment allowed voters to directly elect U.S. Senators instead of state legislatures choosing them.

  • World War I (WWI) 1914-1918

    World War I (WWI) 1914-1918
    1. WWI was a deadly global conflict that reshaped international politics and led to major changes in Europe and the world.

  • 18th Amendment/Prohibition

    18th Amendment/Prohibition
    1. The 18th Amendment banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the U.S. This period, known as Prohibition, aimed to reduce crime and improve public morals, but it instead led to illegal alcohol trade, speakeasies, and organized crime.

  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment
    1. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote, a major victory for the women’s suffrage movement.

  • The Great Depression 1929-1939

    The Great Depression 1929-1939
    1. The Great Depression was a major economic collapse that caused massive unemployment and hardship across the U.S. and the world. It led to widespread unemployment, bank failures, business closures, and extreme poverty throughout the 1930s.

  • New Deal (First & Second) 1933-34 1935-38

    New Deal (First & Second) 1933-34 1935-38
    1. The First and Second New Deals were FDR’s plans to fight the Great Depression through jobs programs, economic reform, and social support like Social Security.

  • World War II (WWII) 1939–1945

    World War II (WWII) 1939–1945
    1. World War II was a global war between the Allies and Axis. The war ended with the defeat of the Axis powers, the Holocaust, and the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It reshaped global politics and led to the formation of the United Nations.

  • The Cold War 1947-1991

    The Cold War 1947-1991
    1. The Cold War was a global power struggle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, marked by tension, competition, and indirect conflicts.

  • Civil Rights Movement 1954-1968

    Civil Rights Movement 1954-1968
    1. The Civil Rights Movement fought to end segregation and gain equal rights for African Americans, leading to major laws like the Civil Rights Act.

  • Watergate Scandal

    Watergate Scandal
    1. The Watergate Scandal was a major political scandal in the that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. It began when men connected to Nixon’s re-election campaign were caught breaking into the Democratic Party headquarters at the Watergate complex