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The Westward Expansion
The westward expansion lasted until 1890. It began with the Louisiana purchase, and the states grew from 17-44 states during this era. The gold rush, mining opportunities, and the expansion of the railroad created major opportunity, and was seen as a promise of prosperity and independence. -
Womans Rights Movement
Elizabeth Stanton held the first womans rights movement in Seneca Falls, New York. Aiming to have the same political, economic, and social equality. Woman gained the right to vote, work, better pay, and so much more because of this movement. -
The Reconstruction Era
Post civil war the United States sought to reconstruct the states, in order to protect the rights of slaves and create better relationships within society. Due to the divide amongst the states and people, the overall objective was to create equality and freedom for all. -
Industrialization
With a high demand for goods and services, society switched to a faster and more efficient manufacturing process. This helped provide higher wages, more product, cheaper prices of goods, and more efficiency. The industrialization era created an increased standard of living and the population grew. -
The Gilded Age
A period that was seen as "glittery on the surface, but corrupt underneath." As a result of the industrial revolution, society faced difficulties with government and business corruption. Immigrants and farmers struggled because of they lacked aid and business. -
Yellow Journalism
"fake news" or media that was portrayed with sensations creating biased stories. Contained no factual evidence and was misleading. -
The Progressive Era
As a result of the industrial revolution, progressives aimed to put an end to the negative effects of this era. With the goal to raise minimum wage, end child labor, and improve certain working regulations the progressives made major changes during this era. -
The Spanish American War
As a product of the U.S.S. Battleship main's explosion in the Havana Harbor, Americans went to war with Spain. Fighting for freedom, the Americans won Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam, Cuba and Hawaii as a U.S. territory. -
World War 1
Following the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor, Wilson declared war against the Japanese Empire. Germany then declared war against the U.S. and this was was known as "the Great War". While this war lasted four years, the treaty that was made to put an end to WW1 is what leads into WW2. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression occurred because of the stock market crash, and was a downturn for society. Employment, productions, and incomes all changed for the worst. Banks were also failing, and people were losing life savings. Many Americans lost their homes during this time as well. -
The Stock Market Crash
Many people and businesses who invested into the stock market lost all of their Monet due to the stock market crash. As a result of the stock market crash, America was led into The Great Depression. -
Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt was elected as president and served until his death in 1945. He was the 32 president of the United States, and led the United States through the Great Depression and World War 2. -
The New Deal
As a result of the Great Depression, president Roosevelt passed the new deal. With programs to help relief those who were struggling during the depression, aid in economic recovery, and create financial reforms. -
Social Security
Franklin Roosevelt established the social security system as a safeguard for hazards in life. It has helped aid millions of Americans and is still used today, in 2023. -
World War 2
Due to economic depression and the Treaty of Versailles lead America into World War 2. This war destroyed the lives of both service members and civillians. Many lives were lost and towns were in ruins. Many changes were implemented post war, and people moved out of the cities into suburban areas. -
Harry S Truman
Truman took over presidency as the 33rd president of the United States. He implemented the Marshalls Plan during world war 2, which was a recovery act. -
The Cold War
Tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union grew following the surrender to Germany. The United States feared Communism spreading, while USSR wanted more security. However, as the two were both fighting for power this created hostility and eventually lead to this war which ended in 1991 when the Berlin Wall came down. -
The Marshalls Plan
Americas attempt to provide economic assistance post war with Europe. This was a recovery program that helped build more stable conditions for these countries. -
The Korean War
With the threat of communism spreading through China, The United States Forces assist in defense of Korea.This war lasted three years -
The Civil Rights Movement
A major movement in history in order to restore the rights for the people faced with discrimination. Abolishing segregation and a fight to create equal rights. People such as Rosa Parks, Malcom X, Martin Luther King, and many others played a huge role in this movement creating emphasis and standing up for what was right.