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Westward Expansion
1840-1900. During this time period, American moved Westward and colonized as they went. Believed it was their god given right to do this, "Manifest Destiny". -
Mexican-American War
This war stemmed from border disputes between the U.S. and Mexico. The war resulted in the U.S. gaining a large amount of land -
Radical Reconstruction
Time period after the Civil War in which the U.S. was working to reconstruct the nation. Included the passing of the 14th and 15th Amendments -
Industrialization
Time period in which the American economy shifted to focus on factory and industrial growth, resulting in new technologies and advancements -
The Gilded Age
The era started around 1872, and lasted until 1900. It was a age characterized by political corruption, wealth disparity, and covering up the issues within the U.S. -
People's Party Formed
The Populist/People's party was formed. -
Coxey's Army
A protest led by Jacob Coxey in Washington D.C. to urge Congress to hire unemployed workers to do things like build roads. Their cries were ultimately ignored. -
Spanish-American War
A war between Spain and America. One main cause was the rise of yellow journalism in the U.S., and the bombing of the USS Maine -
Progressive Movement
This movement came about in the early 1900s, and introduced many new ideas and focused on social justice -
World War I
The U.S. entered the global conflict in 1917. The war concluded in 1919 with the Treaty of Versailles, and the Allied forces were victorious. -
The Roaring 20s
The 1920s were a decade of prosperity and cultural advancements for the U.S.. Things like economic growth and the Harlem Renaissance propelled the U.S. forward. -
Great Depression
Beginning with the stock market crash of 1929, America fell into a great depression. Millions lost their jobs, and it was very hard to recover from this event. -
The New Deal
FDR was elected president in 1932, and brought the New Deal to help bring America out of the depression. The plan included banking reform, federal relief, and agricultural support. It helped to bring America out of the depression. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan bombed the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. As a result, the U.S. entered World War II, which changed the course of history. -
World War II
The U.S. entered the war in 1941. This was ended in 1945, after the U.S. dropped the atomic bombs on Japan, and Hitler's suicide.