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Reconstruction was used for the rebuilding after the civil war. THis ended in 1877.
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This was a conflict between th U.S and Spain. It started from America intervening the Cuban War of Independence. The war ended on August 12 1898
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In 1898, the annexation of Hawaii helped gain control of the Pacific. They were worried that other countries from Europe would try and take it.
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The creation of this canal helped the united states reach the Pacific Ocean. This construction lasted from 1903-1914
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World War 1 involed two sides. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire were the Central Powers. The Triple Entente was Britain, France, and the U.S. The U.S. joined on April 6 1917
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The Roaring 20's was an age where the economy was booming and people were prosperous. It is also called the Jazz Age because during this time, people accepted african-americans more in culture.
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During this period of time, unemployment was at a record high. The banks were also bankrupt people taking all their money from the banks. FDR tried to make the New Deal, which was designed to help create jobs.
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World War 2 started when Germany invaded Poland. As they spread through Europe, the Japenese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. After V-E day and V-J day, the war ended on September 2, 1945
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The bombing of Pearl Harbor was done by the Japenese to a U.S. fleet in Pearl Harbor. As a result, Americ joined the Allies in World war 2.
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This was an era of tension between the U.S and the Soviet Union. America is Capitalism while fighting the communist Soviet Union. This war ended on August 1991.
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Vietnam war was North Vietnam against South Vietnnam. America joins in 1965. On April 30 1975, south Vietnam surrenders.
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The gulf war was in the gulf of Persia. The conflict was between Iraq and Kuwait. Iraq started out burning Kuwaits's precious oil fields.
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9/11 was a day where Al Quaida terrorists suicide bombed the twin towers and the pentagon. The two towers crashed and this day led to the invasion of Iran
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Operation Enduring Freedom is the government code for the in Afghanistan. The operation was originally called Infinite Justice. This is still unfortunately in effect.
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OIF's objective was to get rid of Saddam Hussain from Iraq. Bush blamed that he had something to do with the 9/11 attacks. Eventually, they captured Hussain.
