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European countries competed with each other to establish colonies in North and South America.
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Creating the Federal Government.
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American colonies gained their independence from Great Britain, and created their own nation.
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Went into effect when New Hampshire became the 9th state to sign the Constitution.
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President Jefferson tried to overturn federal policies during his term.
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2nd War of Independence with Great Britain.
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Political leaders tried to promote national interests over sectional differences.
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Increased popular participation in government.
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Conflict about expanding slavery to the new land that America had taken.
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The idea that God wanted America to expand West.
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War between the North and South states of America
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Period after the Civil War when the South was re-admitted to the Union
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America increased it manufacturing capabilities.
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Correct injustices in American life
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US wanted influence over foreign nation's markets.
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Global military conflict in Europe
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Between the two world wars; prohibition and the roles of women being challenged.
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Unemployment, banking failures, foreclosures.
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global conflict between the axis and the allied powers
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conflict between US and USSR
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African American rights
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After the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War
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US attempt to maintain national security