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this was a period of economic growth and industrialization that included factories and industries, railroads, and coal mining
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A man named Samuel Morse developed an invention called the telegraph that was used for long-distance communication and influenced industrialization. -
The Reconstruction Era followed after the Civil War.
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There were three amendments that were issued by Congress in order to help out African Americans. The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, the 14th granted citizenship to anyone born in the United States no matter the race, and the 15th Amendment gave Black men the right to vote. However, the 15th Amendment had restrictions because of poll taxes, the grandfather clause, and literacy understanding. -
This provided emancipated slaves with services and resources to continue their lives on their own. It was able to grant an official wedding between newly emancipated African Americans and also reunite them with the family they got separated from during the time they were enslaved. It also provided them with food and shelter. -
Abraham Lincoln believed strongly in Reconstruction because he believed slaves should have the same rights as everyone else. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation that freed enslaved people in all states and that triggered a lot of people, which led to his assassination. -
They came together to initiate change through collective bargaining for industries. They organized and supported workers and attempted to make their jobs better since they worked long hours with poor wages and working conditions. -
They were laws that were imposed in order to limit the rights of African-American workers. They were used by limiting them to certain occupations and prohibiting them from owning any land. If they were job less, they got arrested and mistreated as a prison laborer. Jim Crow legalized segregation and discriminated against African Americans. -
this compromise granted Rutherford B. Hayes an official presidency in exchange for the end of Reconstruction in the South. -
A man named Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb which was a major contribution to electricity because it created the possibility of an industrialized, modern world. -
It was created to improve economic efficiency and labor productivity, also known as The Principles of Scientific Management. It was issued by Fred. W Taylor and enforced workers to perform tasks in a specific way at a given time. -
She was the queen of the Hawaiin islands and the last to rule until the kingdom got overthrown by the United States when they were in the process of annexation. She was the only queen regnant of Hawaii. -
This was a period in time when countries wanted to extend their power and gain control of land and resources
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this was a period of social activism and political reforms across the nation to spread awareness and gain rights for those who were treated poorly
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This war happened because of an internal explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in Cuba. It ended Spain's colonial empire and named the U.S. as a Pacific power. -
The U.S annexed Hawaii because they wanted to expand their military forces and believed that it would be a solution for economic growth. A lot of Hawaiins were upset with this and it resulted in them losing their homeland and homes in general. -
the purpose of this school was to change the mannerisms, habits, and culture of Indigenous kids in order for them to become civilians. They changed their names, cut their hair, eat new foods, and couldn't speak their language. -
it was made to ensure the health and safety of others by making sure that the meat was processed and slaughtered in the correct manner for consumers -
This strike was produced by immigrant workers who found their work hours and wages unfair and demanded an increase in their wages. Lots of women and children were killed but they were successful and able to achieve a 15% pay increase because they worked together. -
Some women were able to formally serve in the armed forces. They also worked as mechanics, cooks, or doctors. Eight million women volunteered as American Red Cross workers. -
This war involved many countries, including the U.S., and started because of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. It was characterized by trench warfare, new weapons like machine guns and poison gas, and devastating casualties.
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The Great Migration happened in two waves, such as before World War I and then World War II. -
The Great Migration was the movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North in the United States. This mass migration was driven by factors such as economic opportunities, escape from segregation and racial violence, and the search for a better life.
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African American men joined the army to prove their loyalty and get recognized. In general, they raised over 250 million dollars in war bonds. Over 350,000 of them served in segregated units. African American women contributed to the war by taking up jobs in vital industries. -
In 1918, this pandemic killed about 50 million people and afflicted over 25 percent of the U.S population. Because of this pandemic, the average life expectancy in the U.S. dropped by 12 people. -
The Harlem Renaissance was a vibrant cultural, social, and artistic movement. It was a time of immense creativity and expression for African American writers, artists, and musicians.
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All citizens gained the right to vote without discrimination of sex. In other words, white woman now had the opportunity in doing so. -
She was an African American singer and dancer who changed lives for people of all races because of her music and Broadway shows. She had a beautiful bird-like voice that attracted her audience. She was the first person ever to feature a jazz song on Broadway. -
The Native Code Talkers of World War I used their languages to aid the war effort at a time when there was also a push to strip away Native cultural identities and languages. -
it caused many hardships and led to widespread unemployment, poverty, and financial struggles for many. -
a period of severe economic downturn in the 1930's that was rough for a lot of people and families.
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A period of severe dust storms and drought in the 1930s. It caused crop failures, forced migration, and economic hardship[ for many families. -
It was a controversial policy that forced many Mexicans to leave the U.S. They faced many challenges and obstacles, as well as experienced discrimination and racism. -
This was a surprise military attack by the Japanese on the U.S naval base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. It caused extensive damage to the American fleet and resulted in the loss of many lives. -
She was an iconic symbol during this era because she represented the women who worked in factories and took on jobs traditionally held by men. -
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This was a top-secret project during this era. It's goal was to develop the atomic bomb and resulted in the successful creation of the first atomic bombs. -
The U.S. government deemed Japanese Americans as potential security threats and forcibly relocated them to internment camps. This unjust action affected the lives of thousands of innocent people, causing immense hardship and violating their civil rights. -
A period of political tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union after World War II.
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It was a competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to develop a stockpile of nuclear weapons. They were trying to outdo each other in terms of the number and destructive weapons. -
This was a period in the U.S. when there was a lot of fear and suspicion of communism. It was named after Senator Joseph McCarthy, who led a campaign to uncover supposed communists in the government and entertainment industry. -
This was an unsuccessful military invasion of Cuba by the U.S. and led by President Kennedy. It was an attempt to overthrow the Cuban government led by Fidel Castro. The invasion was carried out by a group of Cuban exiles who were supported by the U.S. government.