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Gilded Age
(1878-1889) There was a huge increase in growth of industry. The Gilded Age gets its name from fortunes that were created during this period and the way of life. -
Progressive Era
(1890s-1920s) A period of widespread social activism and political reform across the U.S. the main objective was to eliminate corruption in government. This movement targeted political machines and their bosses. -
Roaring 20s
(1920s) Dealt a lot with Americas past and future. In the 1920s America became more modernized. Big cultural advancements came with social unrest and reaction. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment guaranteed all American women the right to vote. It was passed June 4th 1919 and ratified on August 18th 1920. -
Black Tuesday
On October 19th 1929 investors traded about 16 billion shares on the New York Stock Exchange in a day. Billions of dollars were lost, wiping out thousands of investors. As a result of Black Tuesday the Great Depression came along. -
Great Depression
(1929-1939) The Great Depression was the longest lasting economic decrease. It started soon after the Stock Market Crash (Black Tuesday). -
New Deal
Between 1933-1938 Social liberal programs were enacted. They included laws passed by congress as well as presidential executive orders during the first term 1933-1937 of president Franklin D. Roosevelt. -
Post- World War 2 Boom
(1940s-1970) The Cold War came after World War 2, the U.S. had incredible economic growth. The war brought the return of prosperity, and the U.S.'s position of the richest country. The amount of goods and services drastically increased. -
Environmental Movement
This is the most popular movement today. In 1989 75% of Americans said they were environmentalists. Henry David Thoreau wrote and studied nature in 1845 after leaving Concord. The environmental movement includes conserving the environment and wildlife. -
Civil Rights Era
(1960s) Encompasses social movements in the United States whose goals were to end racial segregation and discrimination. During this era there was a lot of non-violent protests. -
Great Society
In 1964-1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson launched domestic programs. His goal was to eliminate poverty and racial injustice. -
OPEC Oil Embargo
(Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) During the 1973 Arab Israeli war, Arab members of OPEC imposed an embargo against the U.S. in retaliation for the U.S. decision to re-supply the Israeli military and to gain leverage in post war peace negotiations. (1973-1974) -
Reagonomics
(1980s) Economic policies promoted by U.S. president Ronald Reagan. Reagan wanted a phased 30% tax cut for the first 3 years of his presidency. -
Patriot Act
An act of congress that was signed into law by president George W. Bush on October 26th 2001. Patriot Act stands for (Uniting and Strengthening America By Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism) -
The Great Recession
(2007-2009) Lasted from December 2007 to June 2009. It started with an 8 trillion dollar housing bubble. The result loss of wealth caused cutbacks in consumer spending. This lead to a collapse in business investments. Lots of jobs were lost during this time.
