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A period of expansion, industrialization, immigration and urbanization with significant effects on
Native Americans, workers, immigrants, and the rise of big business in the late 19th century. -
During the early 20th century the U.S. entered a new historical era: an Age of Expansionism
beyond our natural borders as the country moved from isolationism. U.S. imperialism led to
involvement in the Spanish-American War, changing policies in Latin America and Asia and
eventually to World War I. At home, reformers made efforts to correct economic and social
abuses of the Gilded Age. -
advocate for woma's suffrage
president during WWII -
It lets the goverment take taxes from the people to later on come as incometaks
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The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote.
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This was an era in which the global conflict of World War I and its effects had an impact on all
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This was also an era of significant prosperity and social change as Americans became more
isolationist and responded to significant change in social norms, consumerism, technological
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the only amendment to be repealed from the constitution. This unpopular amendment banned the sale and drinking of alcohol in the United States. This amendment took effect in 1919 and was a huge failure.
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a very important amendment to the constitution as it gave women the right to vote in 1920. You may remember that the 15th amendment made it illegal for the federal or state government to deny any US citizen the right to vote.
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Called for a "return to normacy" - less foreign involvement; emphasis on prosperity at home.
Apponted friends to positions; Tea Pot Dome Scandal Tainted His Reputation. -
Commander of the US. Forces in North Africa and Sicily
Led third army accross Europe -
Commander of the U.S. Armyin the Pacific during WWII
Commander of the U.S. forces in korea conflict -
Beginning with the Stock Market Crash in 1929, this era is marked by severe depression and
the increasing role of the Federal government to improve the economy. -
The rise of totalitarian governments in Europe and East Asia led to World War II and
involvement of the United States in that conflict. -
Pulled Country out of great dipression
Declared was on Japan after bombnig Pearl Harbor -
Used Atomic Weapons against Japan to bring WWII to an End
Assisted in the founding of the United Nations -
This era highlights the issues of emerging rights for minorities and the leaders and critical events of the modern 20th century civil rights movement.
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This post-war era is marked by issues of communism vs. democracy in Europe and America after World War II. It includes the United States and the Soviet Union as competing superpowers in the balance of power. The escalation of the Cold War from containment to the outbreak of the Korean War and foreign policies of the Kennedy / Johnson years including the growing conflict in Vietnam as well as the ending of the Cold War in the 1980s.
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Army Chief of staff and advisor to Roosevelt during WWIICreated the Marshall PlanDesigned to rebuilt the Economies and Spirits of Europe
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Commander of Pacific Fleet During WWII
Commander at Battle of Midway Victory. -
Cunducted hearings to identify Communist he Claimed infiltrated US. Government
No Proof of his allegations ever provided -
Commander during Battle of the Bulge
Pused his troops for the final offensive into Germany -
Supreme Commander of D-Day & allied invasion of Europe In WWII Created the interstate Highway System in 1956
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Advanced civil rights using non-violent civil disobedience
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Got Arrested becaue she didnt give up her seat
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Supported Space Race - John Glenn orbited earth.
Embarrased by Bay Of Pigs invasion Unsuccessful attempt to over throw Castro -
Leader in Woman's Liberation Movement
Helped form NOW (National Organization of Woman) Became Central Voice of Woman's Movement. -
Normalized (reopened) relations with Red China(1972)
Introduced detente with Soviet Union (relaxing of tension and de-esccalating arms race. -
Leader of the Chicano Movement
Organized farm workers in California -
Conservative Activist
Founder of Eagle Forum - opposes modern feminism -
Named Commander of American Expeditionary Force (AEF durning WWII by Woodrow Wilson
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An era of change as the U.S. experienced the end of the Cold War, new conflicts in the Middle East, the impeachment of a President and a controversial election to begin a new century.
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Appointed to Supreme Court in 1981
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Reduced taxes & regulations to encurage business activitiy - Reaganomics
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Supported NAFTA - Gradually phased out tariffs
Stood against houman rights abuse in Kosovo China -
Mexican American physican & surgeon during WWII
Human rights advocate and founder of American G.I. Forum -
Early in this century America dealt with a new threat of terrorism at home with the attacks on the World Trade Center on 9/11 and a decade of the “War Against Terror”. This era also marked the election of the first African-American President of the United States in 2008.
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1st African American to be elected president
Appointed Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court
