23 Eras

  • Period: Jan 1, 1400 to

    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.