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Alexis de Tocqueville
identified the five values to americas success:
egalitariamism
individualism
laissez-faire
liberty
populism -
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The Gilded Age – Post Reconstruction [1877] - 1900
A period of expansion, industrialization, immigration and urbanization with significant effects on
Native Americans, workers, immigrants, and the rise of big business in the late 19th century. -
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Age of Imperialism and Reform – 1898 - 1919
During the early 20th century the U.S. entered a new historical era: an Age of Expansionism
beyond our natural borders as the country moved from isolationism. U.S. imperialism led to
involvement in the Spanish-American War, changing policies in Latin America and Asia and
eventually to World War I. At home, reformers made efforts to correct economic and social
abuses of the Gilded Age. -
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World War I – 1914 – 1918
This was an era in which the global conflict of World War I and its effects had an impact on all
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Woodrow Wilson
advocated for womens suffrage. proposed fourteen points as post-war peace basis -
John J. Pershing
Named Commander of American Expediationary Force (AEF) during WWI by Woodrow Wilson
Insisted that U.S. soldiers fight as a unit and not be spread throughout French forces.
Led forces at Battle of Argonne Forest. -
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The Roaring 20s
This was also an era of significant prosperity and social change as Americans became more
isolationist and responded to significant change in social norms, consumerism, technological
advances and artistic achievement. -
Warren G. Harding
President from 1921-1923
Called for a "return to normalcy" -less foreign involvement; emphasis on prosperity at home
Appointed friends to positions: Teapot Dome scandal tainted his reputation -
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Great Depression
Beginning with the Stock Market Crash in 1929, this era is marked by severe depression and
the increasing role of the Federal government to improve the economy. -
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Rise of Dictators and World War II
The rise of totalitarian governments in Europe and East Asia led to World War II and
involvement of the United States in that conflict. -
Douglas MacArthur
commander of U.S. forces during WWII. disagreed with truman about nuclear weapons involvement in the war. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Presdient from 1932-1945 (elected to 4 terms)
Pulled country out of Great Depression with the New Deal
Declared war on Japan after bombing of Pearl Harbor- U.S. entered WWII
Worked closely with Winston Churchill during WWII -
hector p. garcia
Human rights advocate. first mexican american to serve U.S. comission on civil rights. -
George Marshall
Created the Marshall Plan to help rebuild europes economy. -
omar bradley
selected to command french forces during normandy invasion. commander during battle of the bulge -
Chester W. Nimitz
Comander of the Pacific Fleet during WWII
Commander at Battle of Midway victory
Successfully organized halt of Japanese advances -
George S. Patton
Led third army across europe. Said U.S. should turn on Russia after germany surrender -
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Cold War – Post WWII through the 1980s
This post-war era is marked by issues of communism vs. democracy in Europe and America
after World War II. It includes the United States and the Soviet Union as competing
superpowers in the balance of power. The escalation of the Cold War from containment to the
outbreak of the Korean War and foreign policies of the Kennedy / Johnson years including the
growing conflict in Vietnam as well as the ending of the Cold War in the 1980s. -
Harry S. Truman
President from 1945-1953
Used atomic weapons against Japan to bring WWII to an end
Assisited in the founding of the United Nations
Executed policy to contain communism (truman doctrine) -
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Civil Rights
This era highlights the issues of emerging rights for minorities and the leaders and critical
events of the modern 20th century civil rights movement. -
Joseph McCarthy
Created McCarthysm. Accused people of being communists without any proof or evidence -
Rosa Parks
Arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person
Her actions led to Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-56); led to intergrated buses and thrust her into the national spotlight -
Dwight D. Eisenhower
extended containment policy to the middle east. proposed domino theory. if one contry becomes communist the rest will become as well -
John f. kennedy
supported space race. bay of pis trained cuban men to try and overthrow castro (NO AIR SUPPORT) avoided nuclear showdown- Cuban missile crisis -
Martin Luther King
Clergyman, activist & leader in the Civil Rights Movement
Advanced civil rights using non-violent civil disobedience (influenced by Gandhi)
Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955)
Letter from Birmingham Jail (1963)
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Betty Friedan
Became the central voice for the Women's Movement and was the leader in the Women's Liberation Movement -
Cesar Chavez
leader of the chicano movement. demanded better wages, less work hours, and better working conditions for farm workers. -
Richard Nixon
Resigned as president to avoid inpeachment after watergate scandal.introduces detente with soviet union -
Phyllis Schlafly
Conservative activist. founder of eagle forum. campaigned against equal rights ammendment -
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Late 20th Contemporary Issues 1980s – 2000
An era of change as the U.S. experienced the end of the Cold War, new conflicts in the Middle
East, the impeachment of a President and a controversial election to begin a new century. -
Sandra Day O'conner
Appointed to Supreme Court in 1981
First female Justice
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Ronald Reagan
President 1981-1989 reduced taxes and regulations. believed in achieving peace through war. Ended cold war -
Bill Clinton
Balanced federal budget-cut. stood against human rights abuse. votes went along party lines -
barack obama
1st African American president. supported health care reforms. Obama Care -
Woodrow Wilson
advocated womens suffrage. proposed fourteen points as post war peace basis
