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Period: Jan 27, 1400 to
1400s-1700s
During this time period, many European nations were expanding outside of Europe and establishing colonies around the world. There is even a phrase, "The sun never sets on the British empire" which is talking about how large the empire they had was. -
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American Revolution
This is the time where the British Colonies in America would stand up against Britain and win the war. The new United States of America would gain their freedom against the British with the Treaty of Paris and become their own country. -
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U.S. Constitution
Basic laws of the United States. It explains all the powers of our government. It tells about the rights of our citizens and what we should be given. -
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Federalist Era
Federal Government is made by people like Alexander Hamilton and John Marshall. Federal Government was more for the GOvernment and less for the people. -
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Age of Jefferson
This is the time when Thomas Jefferson was the president. He attempts to reverse the Federalist Policies. -
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War of 1812
2nd time America has to fight for independence. This is another war of America vs Great Britain. This war increased foreign respect for the United States and promoted Nationalism. -
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Age of Nationalism
Political leaders like James Madison and James Monroe. In this time, we tried to promote nationalism within the country. -
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Era of Jacksonian Democracy
When Andrew Jackson was president. Democratic party comes into play. During this time, participation in government was popularized and support increased. Rights for common man, opposed to upper class -
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Age of Sectional Conflict
US gains more territory, tensions rising between North and South. Slavery is big part of these tensions, seeds to Civil War have been planted. -
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Manifest Destiny
When the US decides to expand westward. Starts the Mexican war.
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Civil War
War between the North and the South, mainly over slavery conflicts. North comes out the Victor. -
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Reconstruction
Time period after the Civil War, South is re-admitted to the Union. US attempts to give black americans their civil rights, but it will take some time. -
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Age of IIU
US increases manufacturing. Moves to more factories and the US becomes a big business nation. Immigration - Between 1870-1920, 20 million European immigrants came into the US. Before 1890 a lot of people came from Western and Northern Europe. After 1890, more immigrants came from Southern and Eastern Europe. Urbanization - People start moving into more cities because of factories becoming popular. -
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Progressive Era
Returning control of the government to the people, make it easier for people to get into the job market, correct things that are wrong in American Society.
Some of the issues of this Era included Prohibition, child labor, and government regulations. -
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Age of Imperialism
US wanting to expand its market to foreign country, become a big exporter of goods. Took control of Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, and had a big influence over Cuba. -
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World War I
Referred to at the time as The Great War, one of the first global military conflicts, it took place in Europe between 1914 and 1918. The allied powers defeated the Axis powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire). -
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Roaring 20's
Period between 2 World Wars, US was booming, Prohibition, Speakeasies, Gangsters. Many people lived beyond their reasonable means because they could. -
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Great Depression
Major economic downturn. Unemployment, businesses closing, mortgage foreclosures. -
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World War II
Worldwide Conflict between Allied and Axis powers. Ends with the US nuking Japan. US/RU invade Germany to capture Berlin. -
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Cold War
Intense conflict between US and Russia. Nobody was killed, but there were multiple times that a Nuclear War was almost started. -
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Civil Rights Movement
Minorities of every kind were protesting to gain their rights and equality. -
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USA as Sole Superpower
Time period after the cold war ended -
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War on Terror - Post 9/11
US tries to maintain security. Fighting against extremist groups, mainly in the Middle East.