Historical Eras of United States History By severettgarza Period: Aug 25, 1865 to Aug 25, 1890 Westward Expansion This time period is known for a great Western migration. Farmers, miners, and ranchers moved west for opportunity, sometimes clashing with the people who had already settled on the land. Period: Aug 28, 1865 to Aug 28, 1900 The Gilded Age Aug 25, 1898 The Battle of Little Bighorn
