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Exploration and Colonization
Europeans Nations were colonizing much of the world at the same time -
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American Revolution
when the American Colonies broke away from Great Britain, became Independent, and created their own nation. ( Date US usually became independent September 3, 1783 - Treaty of Paris). -
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U.S. Constitution
The Basic Law of the US. It explains all the powers of the branches of our govt. -
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The Federal Era
Men like Alexander Hamilton and John Marshall sought to make the Federal government -
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Age of Jefferson (President)
During Jefferson's presidency, he attempted to reverse the federalist policies. -
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War of 1812
Ameria's 2nd War for Independence. War between US and Great Britain. -
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Age of Nationalism
Time between war of 1812-1820s -
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Era of Jacksonian Democracy
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Age of Sectional Conflict
As the US added more territory as a result of the Mexican War the issue over whether to expand -
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Manifest Destiny
belief the God wanted America to expand to the west .. and beyond. Led to Mexican War. -
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Civil War
War between the US (North) and the Confederate States of America (South) -
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Reconstruction
Period after the Civil War when Southern States were re-admitted to the Union -
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Age of Industrialization, immigration, and urbanization (IIU)
The US greatly increased it's manufacturing capability as Big Businesses became a dominate force in American society. -
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Progressive Era
Aimed to return control of the govt. to the people, restore economic opportunities, and correct injustices in American life. -
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Age of Imperialism
US sought to acquire or have influence over foreigns nations to expand its markets. -
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World War I
global military conflict that took place mostly in Europe between 1914 and 1918 -
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Roaring 20s
Period between the two World Wars: Prohibition, speakeasies, gangsters, and the traditional roles of women were challenged. -
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Great Depression
Major worldwide economic downturn. Featured massive unemployment business and banking failures, mortgage foreclosures. -
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Cold War
Intense conflict between US and USSR from 1945-1991. No direct war between US & USSR but many conflicts/wars in which both were involved. -
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Civil Rights Movement
Political, legal, and social struggle by black Americans to gain full citizenship rights and to achieve racial equality by fighting segregation and discrimination. -
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U.S. as Sole Superpower
Period after the fall of the Soviet Union and end of the Cold War -
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War on terror / Post 9/11
US attempt to maintain our National Security by fighting against al Qaeda and other extremist groups that wish to destroy America.