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The American Revolution
Started in 1763 and ended in 1783
The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776
The war ended with America gaining its independence -
The New Nation
The U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1789
The constitutional princliples of separation of power, checks and balances, Federalism were put in place
The bill of rights was signed -
Expansion & Reform
All adult white males received the right to vote,the young republic expanded from atlantic to pacific, flags were raised over Texas, Oregon, California, and the southwest. -
Civil War
North had become increasingly industrial and commercial while the south remained lately agricultural. The "peculiar institution" separated the north and south. Slavery had become an issue -
Reconstruction
After four years of fighting the union was restored through the force of arms, the south was devastated sense most of the fighting happened there. solving the problems they faced were difficult. -
Westward Expansion
Railroads were being built, the ranching and cattle industry boomed,The native americans were being misplaced and were very angry about it. -
The Gilded Age
Era of corruption, conspicuous consumption, and unfettered capitalism. Labor violence, rising racial tension, Militancy among farmers, and discontent among the employed. -
U.S. Imperialism
U.S, expands over seas, the spanish american war, Hawaii was annexated, Teddy roosevelt was elected president. -
Progressive Era
A wide range of economic, political, social, and moral reforms. Efforts to outlaw the sale of alcohol, Scientifically manage natural recourses, americanize immigrants or restrict them entirely -
World war I
Destroyed 4 empires, German, Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, And romanov. carried consequences including prohibition, Womans suffrage, and a bitter debate over civil liberties. -
The Roaring Twenties
The growth of cities, Rise of consumer culture, upsurge of mass entertainment "revolution in morals and manners, "Cultural civil war" -
The Great Depression
The unemployment rate rose to 25%, industrial production declined by 50%, The stock market crashed, investments fell 98%, and international trade plunged 30% -
World War II
17 million people died, civilian deaths were even greater 6 millions european jews lost there lives. Ended the depression, dramatically, expanded governments presence in american life. -
The Cold War
The Soviet Union and other countries had major differences, the space race, and many spies were infiltrating countries. -
Civil Rights Movement
Martin Luther King jr fought for african american rights through peaceful protest, i have a dream speech, rosa parks wouldn't give up her seat to a white man, racism laws needed to end. -
Vietnam War
Longest war in american history,Many americans to this day even wonder if the war was necessary, finally south Vietnam surrendered to the north and they were reunited. -
Late 20th Century
Crisis of political leadership, wrenching economic transformations, growing uncertainty over americas proper role in the world. -
U.S. in the 21st century
George w. Bush became president, 9/11 terrorist attack, war in iraq, Obama was elected president, first black president, Osama Bin Laden was killed.
