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Westward Expansion
Jefferson believed in order for America to prosper we had to expand our land, farms and power. This pushed people westward and many sought for new opportunities. -
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The Gilded Age
Age of rapid economic growth, America began to surpass the world in wealth and success. -
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US Imperialism
The economic, military and cultural influence the US had on the rest of the world. -
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Progressive Era
A period of lots of social activism and political reform. -
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World War I
Centered in Europe, first world war. -
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The Roaring 20s
A period of sustained economic prosperity. -
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Great Depression
The longest and worst economic downfall in America's history. -
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World War II
The second world war involved all the great powers, divided between Allies and Axis. -
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The Cold War
After WWII a state of political and military tension between the Allies and Communist Axis countries. Spread fear of Communism throughout America. -
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Civil Rights Movement
African Americans effort for equality and to end segregation. -
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Vietnam War
During the Cold War era US enters Vietnam in order to stop and prevent the spread of Communism. -
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Late 20th century
During the Late 20th Century there was major inflation, the oil crisis, conservative resurgence and an increase in development and accessibility of technology. -
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US in the 21st Century
So far we entered the war on terror after 9/11, entered a recession, elected Obama the first black president and smart phones were created.