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American Revolution 1763-1783
When the 13 American colonies overthrew the authority of Great Britain by rejecting British monarchy. The United States of America was born. -
The New Nation 1783-1815
After winning the war, the newly found Americans were faced with setting our country's foundation thus creating new laws and regulations, a new government, currency, and many other things we still use today. -
expansion and reform 1815-1860
before the civil war, the new nation was quickly occupied with defending and expanding democratic ideas, all while the country was growing exponentially is size and population. -
civil war 1861-1865
a feuding north and south america enter war after clashing political views, this is a crucial time in history -
reconstruction 1865-1877
after the civil war it was obvious change was needed. discrimination was everywhere causing violence and protest so new amendments were added to our constitution to help protect our citizens -
westaward expansion 1865-1890
This was a very developing time for America. They expanded west and started to build rail roads to help carry goods around the country . some Americans were focusing on ranching for their income -
gilded age 1877-1900
With the county on the come up, many new inventions were made using steel. Many people were moving to the united states looking for job opportunities -
us imperialism 1898-1914
During this time the country’s main focus was expanding their territory over seas -
progressive era 1900-1919
After some members of our government showed corruption , people wanted and got change with new amendments to help regulate or country -
world war I 1914-1918
America enters the first world war -
roaring twenties 1920-1929
This was a thriving time in Americas history, people started to expand artistic expression and show wealth -
great depression 1929-1941
Short on money, food, and other resources after excessive spending the country starves -
world war II 1939-1945
Seeing that our ally needed help, America enters the second world war -
cold war 1945-1991
Competing with countries over seas in a space race and an arms race, Americas technology advances -
civil rights movement 1954-1968
When the country finally got enough people with the proper morals, they fought for equal rights for all American citizens -
vietnam war 1954-1975
Trying to stop the spread of communist the us enters war. Being one of the worst wars in our nation’s history, anti-war movements start -
late 20th century 1970-1999
With no more war, this is a very developing time for or country. We go through a technological revolution. We start to realize the harmful effects we have on the environment -
us in the 21st century 2000-present
Our country has come a long way, we are strongly united even after terrorist attacks.
