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From 1780-1830. The ratification of the US constitution and the inauguration of George Washington marked the beginning of the new federal government.
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Federalist 1789-1797 -
A plan that aimed to establish a stable national economy by creating a national bank and enforcing tariffs.
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A protestant religious movement that emphasized individual salvation, free will, and influenced many social reform movements.
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federalist 1797-1801 -
Democratic-republican 1801-1809 -
Democratic-republican 1809-1817 -
A conflict between the US and Great Britain stemming from trade restrictions and British support for Native Americans.
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A period of westward expansion in North America
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1815-1825. This was a period of unity and national purpose of the American people following the war of 1812.
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Democratic-republican 1817-1825 -
A movement led by the women's christian temperance union which advocated for prohibition, or the banning of alcohol.
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National Republican 1825-1829 -
Democratic 1829-1837 -
1829-1854
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Jackson vetoes a bill that would create a second national bank, he believed it was unconstitutional and favored wealthy people.
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Democratic 1837-1841 -
Whig 1841 -
Whig 1841-1845 -
A period of starvation in Ireland driven by the British governments lack of food imports and availability. This drove many Irish immigrants to America, some were indentured servants.
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Democratic 1845-1849 -
Conflict between the US and Mexico over the annexation of Texas.
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The first women's rights convention in the US, organized by Elizabeth Stanton, Lucretia Mott, and others. They created the Declaration of Sentiments which outlined rights for American women.
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Whig 1849-1850 -
Whig 1850-1853 -
Democratic 1853-1857 -
Democratic 1857-1861 -
Republican 1861-1865 -
War broke out between the northern and southern colonies regarding whether slavery should be made illegal or not.
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An attempt to reform the US after the gilded age. Brought about changes in workers rights, and politics.
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Democratic 1865-1869 -
Republican 1869-1877 -
Laws that enforced and allowed racial segregation, separating people of color (African American, Asian, Mixed, anything other than white)
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Republican 1877-1881 -
Rapid industrialization, economic growth and growing political corruption.
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Republican 1881 -
Republican 1881-1885 -
A federal law that prohibited the immigration of Chinese laborers and individuals for 10 years, which was later extended and then finally repealed in 1943.
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A movement that aimed to reform impoverished neighborhoods by offering social services, welfare, and education.
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Democratic 1885-1889 -
Republican 1889-1893 -
Democratic 1893-1897
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Republican 1897-1901 -
A conflict caused by Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain. The US won and gained the territories Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
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Republican 1901-1909 -
Republican 1909-1913 -
Democratic 1913-1921 -
The allied powers (US, France, Russia, Britain, Italy) and the central powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman empire)
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Significant economic growth led to nationwide optimism and cultural divide.
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A violent race riot that lasted for 2 days in Tulsa. A white mob attacked a predominantly black neighborhood based on a false accusation.
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Republican 1921-1923 -
The equal rights amendment (ERA) was proposed by Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman, its goal was to ensure more legal rights for women.
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Republican 1923-1929 -
A global economic depression that resulted in high unemployment rates, poverty, and reduced trade.
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Republican 1929-1933 -
High unemployment rates, stock market crash, and bank failures contributed to one of the biggest recessions in all of US history.
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A severe drought in the great plains of America that caused high winds, crop failure, and dust storms.
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Democratic 1933-1945 -
A series of programs that Franklin D. Roosevelt enacted after the great depression to combat poverty and provide relief.
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A social and political movement that fought for the civil rights of Mexican Americans and Latin Americans. Included workers rights, equal education, and land reclamation.
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Nazi Germany, Italy, and Japan vs France, Great Britain, Soviet Union, and China
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The forced incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans because of national security threats during WW2.
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Racially motivated attacks by police officers in LA, California. Police and civilians would target Mexican Americans, particularly those wearing zoot suits, a popular style of suit at the time.
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Democratic 1945-1953 -
Capitalism vs Communism, a stand off between Soviet Russia and the US (not actually a real war)
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Republican 1953-1961 -
Democratic 1961-1963 -
Democratic 1963-1969 -
Republican 1969-1974 -
A series of riots against police raids at the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in Manhattan.
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a social movement led by Native Americans that ranged from the late 60's to 70's. Fought for cultural identity and preservation as well as anti-discrimination.
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Republican 1974-1977 -
Democratic 1977-1981 -
Republican 1981-1989 -
A political march advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, prompted by the AIDS crisis in America which was not being acknowledged properly.
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Republican 1989-1993 -
Modern history
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Democratic 1993-2001 -
Republican 2001-2009 -
Democratic 2009-2017 -
Republican 2017-2021 -
Democratic 2021-2025 -
Republican 2025