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Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution was a time of advancements in techonology, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and technology. This era brought about changes in American lives as daily life was made easier and the economy grew exponentially. -
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Revolutionary War
The American Revolution was fought against Britain so that the United States could gain their independence. It was ended when the Treaty of Paris was signed and America could now be its own country. Independence was granted and America could make their own laws and govern themselves. -
Beginning of Revolutionary War
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End of Revolutionary War
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Industrial Revolution Picture
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Industrial Revolution Picture
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Indian Removal Act (with description)
This was an act signed by Andrew Jackson that required Native Americans to move from east of the Mississippi River. Many tribes left peacfully, however there were several that resisted and were forcibly moved west during the winter of 1830-1839 on a mach referred to as the "Trail of Tears." This affected America greatly as over 4000 Natives died and all of them lost their homes. -
Indian Removal Act Picture
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Indian Removal Act Picture
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Suffrage Movement Begins
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Suffrage Movement
The first women's rights convention was held in 1848, however women did not officially gain their right to vote until 1920. This led to higher expectations for women. They could now attend college and have meaningful careers. -
The Civil War Begins
The 13th ammendment was written and slaves were freed. The country needed to be rebuilt causing economic growth and innovation. -
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Civil War
The Civil War was a battle between the north side of the United Staes, the Union, and the south side, the Confederacy. More Americans died in this war than any other as it was merely Americans killing one another. This war reunited the states and proved federal government more powerful than that of the state. The 13th ammendment was written and slaves were freed. The country needed to be rebuilt causing economic growth and innovation. -
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Civil War Ends
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Lincoln Assassination (with description)
President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 15 in 1865 by John Wilkes Booth. This greatly affected America because LIncoln was killed at the end of the Civil War, a time when the nation needed rebuilding and the leader in charge was now Andrew Johnson, a former slave owner with no college education. -
Lincoln Assassination Picture
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Lincoln Assassination Picture
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Suffrage Movement Picture
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Prohibition Begins
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Prohibition
Prohibition was the outlaw of alcohol made effective in an attempt to legislate morality. It was an attempt to reduce crime and problems related to drinking, but instead caused speakeasies to appear throughout the country. This ban caused economic problems as the entertainment industry sales began to plummet. People were not going out to eat and as breweries and liquor stores closed, countless Americans were left unemployed. -
End of Suffrage Movement
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Prohibition Picture
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The Great Depression Begins
The stock market crashed causing stock prices to plummet and banks to call for loans. By March, more than 3.2 million people were unemployed. People everywhere are starving and jobless. It resulted in migration as people searched for work and a good life elsewhere in the United States. Movies and radio flourished as people searched for ways to distract from their lives. -
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Great Depression
The stock market crashed causing stock prices to plummet and banks to call for loans. By March, more than 3.2 million people were unemployed. People everywhere are starving and jobless. It resulted in migration as people searched for work and a good life elsewhere in the United States. Movies and radio flourished as people searched for ways to distract from their lives. It was ended when the U.S. entered WW2 and the economy was jumpstarted once again. -
Prohibition Ends
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Great Depression
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Great Depression Ends
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U.S. Enters WW2
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World War Two
World War Two really began in 1939, however the United States did not enter it until 1941 after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It was this war that brought America out of the Depression. It brought the start of changes and independence for women and blacks as they began to get jobs as men went off to war. -
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End of WW2
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Civil Rights Movment Begins
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Civil Rights Movment
The Civil Rights Movement in America was Jumpstarted by the case Brown vs. The Board of Education in which a black man won. It was followed by marches and protests by millions of Americans. The United States was greatly impacted by this event as African Americans finally began to get the rights they deserve, chaning daily life for all Americans. This movement also jumpstarted women's sufferage and other movements for minorities like Latin Americans. -
Civil Rights Movement Picture
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Civil Rights Movement Ends
