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Exploration and Colonization
This is the time period when European nations which include: Spain, England, Portugal and other countries. They competed with each other to establish colonies in North and South America. This was done in order to increase profit. -
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American Revolution
Between the year 1763-1783 the American colonies broke away from Great Britain. They eventually became independent and they created their own nation. -
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U.S Constitution
The law of the United States is written and explained. The different powers of the branches of the government are defined -
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The Federalist Era
Alexander Hamilton and John Marshall are planning on making the Federal Government. -
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Age of Jefferson
Jefferson was a president in this time period. He will attempt to change the federalist policies -
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War of 1812
This is Americans 2nd war for independence. War between the US and Great Britain -
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Age of Nationalism
Time between war of 1812-1820s. Leaders like Henry Clay, James Madison, and James Monroe were present. Also national interests were over sectional differences -
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Era of Jacksonian Democracy
He helped increase the movement toward participation in the government. -
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Age of Sectional Conflict
Slavery became more known in these areas. This helped plant seeds to lead to the civil war. -
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Manifest Destiny
People in this time area believed that God wanted America to move to the west and a little further. And this led to the Mexican War. -
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Civil War
This was the war between the US (NORTH STATES) and the Confederate States (SOUTH). Issues of slavery were the problem. -
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Age of Industrialization, Immigration, and Urbanization
This is the part in the US history were there were significant increase of businesses to come along in society. -
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Reconstuction
This is the period after the Civil War when the southern states were again admitted into the Union. Black americans rights were also denied in this time period -
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Progressive Era
This is were people were trying to get in control of the government. And were on the lookout to restore the economy. -
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Age of Imperialism
The US wanted to get and have influence of foreign nations to make the markets bigger. They took control over the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, and gained a big influence over Cuba -
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World War 1
Military conflict that took place in Europe between 1914-1918 -
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Roaring 20s
This is the period after the wars. Were partying mostly took place. Women started to get more "crazy" as to drinking and fashion. -
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Great Depression
Where the economy went downhill for a time period. Due to bankruptcies and it not getting paid back -
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World War 2
Conflict between the Allied Powers and the Axis Powers. The Allied powers won. -
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Cold War
The increase conflict between the US and USSR. There was no legit war but there were many conflicts. -
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Civil Rights Movement
Political, legal, and social struggle for black Americans and their hope to gain a full citizenship and to receive equality within the States. -
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US as SOle SuperPower
This is the period after the fall of the soviet union and the end to the cold war. -
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War on Terror
Al Quaeda destroyed the twin towers in NY. These people seek to destroy America.