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Jamestown Settlement (1607)

Jamestown Settlement (1607)

First permanent English settlement in North America.

Mayflower Compact (1620)

Pilgrims' agreement for self-government in Plymouth Colony.

French and Indian War (1754-1763)

Conflict between British and French for control of North America.

Proclamation of 1763

British law prohibiting colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Stamp Act (1765)

Tax on printed materials, leading to colonial protests.

Boston Tea Party (1773)

Colonists' protest against British tea tax by dumping tea into Boston Harbor.

Declaration of Independence (1776)

Document declaring American independence from Britain, written by Thomas Jefferson.

American Revolution (1775-1783)

War for independence from British rule.

Treaty of Paris (1783)

Ended the American Revolution and recognized American independence.

Articles of Confederation (1781)

First constitution of the United States, emphasizing state sovereignty.

Constitutional Convention (1787)

Meeting to revise the Articles of Confederation, leading to the drafting of the US Constitution.

Bill of Rights (1791)

First ten amendments to the US Constitution, protecting individual rights.

Jacksonian Democracy

Characterized by increased popular participation in politics, expansion of suffrage to white males, and the spoils system during Andrew Jackson's presidency.

Indian Removal Act

Legislation signed by Jackson in 1830, leading to the forced relocation of Native American tribes.

Second Great Awakening

Religious revival movement emphasizing personal conversion, emotional expression, and social reform.

Transcendentalism

Intellectual movement emphasizing individualism, intuition, and connection with nature, led by figures like Emerson and Thoreau.

Market Revolution

Transformation of the American economy marked by the expansion of markets, transportation networks, and industrialization.

Factory System

Growth of factories and manufacturing in urban areas, exemplified by the Lowell System in textile mills.

Abolitionism

Movement to end slavery, led by activists like Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison.

Temperance Movement

Campaign to reduce alcohol consumption, driven by concerns about social ills and family stability.

Women's Rights Movement

Advocacy for women's equality and rights, championed by figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.

Manifest Destiny

Ideological belief in the expansion of the United States across North America, often justifying territorial acquisition and westward migration.

Great Depression

Economic crisis from 1929-1941 with high unemployment and poverty, leading to New Deal programs by FDR.

Prohibition

Ban on alcohol production and sale in the US from 1920-1933, fostering organized crime and speakeasies.

Stock Market Crash of 1929

Event triggering the Great Depression, causing economic hardship and bank failures.

Progressivism

Reform movement in the late 19th to early 20th century advocating for social, political, and economic changes.

Urbanization and Immigration

Rapid urbanization and immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries leading to cultural diversity and challenges.

Cultural Changes

Shifts in art, social norms, and values during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, influenced by new artistic movements and media innovations.

World War I

Global conflict from 1914-1918, involving the US and leading to the Treaty of Versailles.

Interwar Period

Time between WWI and WWII marked by economic instability, political upheaval, and the rise of totalitarian regimes.

World War II

Global conflict from 1939-1945 involving the Axis and Allies, ending with Allied victory and significant human and material costs.

Economic Meltdown and Recovery

Great Depression characterized by economic downturn and New Deal programs, followed by post-WWII economic recovery and prosperity.

Origins of the Cold War

Geopolitical rivalry between the US and Soviet Union post-WWII, driven by ideological differences and military competition.

Containment Policy

US strategy to prevent communism's spread, seen in the Truman Doctrine and military alliances like NATO.

Arms Race and Space Race

Cold War competition in military technology and space exploration between the US and Soviet Union.

Civil Rights Movements

Movements advocating for racial and gender equality, including the African American civil rights movement and women's rights movement.

Postwar Economic Boom

Economic growth post-WWII due to government spending, innovation, and consumer demand, reshaping American society.

Counterculture and Social Movements

1960s cultural movements challenging mainstream values and advocating for social change and individual freedom.

Political Activism and Reform

Efforts addressing government accountability, environmental protection, and corporate power in the 1960s and 1970s.

Watergate Scandal

Scandal leading to Nixon's resignation in 1974, prompting government reform and oversight changes.

End of the Vietnam War

War ending in 1975 with Saigon's fall, impacting American foreign policy and public trust in government.

Shifts in Global Dynamics

Changes in global power dynamics post-WWII, including the decline of colonial empires and new geopolitical challenges.