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Reconstruction
Following the Civil War, the South entered a rebuilding era where they learned to integrate the former slaves into their society. -
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The Gilded Age
During this period, America entered a time of technological and industrial growth. However, there were many corrupt people in higher positions who became wealthy and prosperous at the cost of the working class. -
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The Progressive Era
The Progressive Era focused on furthering social and political reform, thus giving less power to higher power corporations. -
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Great Depression/ WWII
Many countries around the world entered a period of severe economic instability. This lack of stability gave way to many dictatorial regimes and people in power (ex: Adolf Hitler and the Holocaust). -
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Civil Rights Movement/ Cold War
Following WWII, the US and the Soviet Union entered the Cold War, a time of rivalry and competition for global supremacy. In the US, the Civil Rights Movement advocated for equal rights for African Americans and called for a proper end too racial segregation. -
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The "Me" Generation
The label "Me" Generation was given to the baby boomers in the U.S. and referred to the self-involved qualities associated with them.