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Westward Expansion
The westward expansion included growth of railroads, mining, cattle and ranching industry boom, and conflict with native Americans. -
The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age included industrialization, monopolies, immigration, and urbanization. -
U.S. Imperialism
U.S. Imperialism included U.S. expansion overseas, Spanish American war in 1898, and the annexation of Hawaii -
Progressive Era
The Progressive Era included democratic reforms, regulation of monopolies, and women's suffrage. -
World War I
World War I included trench warfare and the League of Nations. -
Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties included the Jazz Age, Prohibition, and the "KKK" -
Great Depression
The Great Depression included the stock market crash and high unemployment. -
World War II
World War II included the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the Holocaust -
The Cold War
The Cold War included communism, the Arms Race, and the Space Race. -
Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement included Martin Luther King Jr. and his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech and Rosa Parks. -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a part of the Cold War, the U.S. supported South Vietnam against communist North Vietnam -
Late 20th Century
The late 20th century included inflation, the oil crisis, and the end of the Cold War -
U.S. in the 21st Century
The U.S. in the 21st Century included globalization, 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the war on terror
