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The U.S Hisory Eras in order, with short descriptions.
Colonization
Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas.
Conflict between Native Americans, SP vs. FR
English/American colonies developed governments.
FR vs Indian War ended 1763.
Revolutions/DOI (declaration of independence)
UK taxed the colonies, causing an uproar --- > Lexington in Apr. 1775.
DOI in Jul. of 1776 led the Americans to freedom.
Creation of the Constitution
Written in 1787, ratified in 1789 after debate.
Early Republic (Rep.)
George Washington sworn in as US started its republic.
Democratic and Republic parties created.
In 1812, UK v. US, US winning.
Age of Jackson
Jackson was elected, and he was seen as the “common” man.
Represent average people, expanding their role in the democratic process.
Conflict with Natives over the west movement.
Reform Movements
overcrowding
Industrial Revolution- gave women, African-Americans, and other minorities a voice in democracy
Sectionalism
Divided by pro-slavery South and industrial North.
Civil War
Abraham Lincoln elected in 1860, his beliefs making southern states secede.
North v. South- Fort Sumter, and for the next 4 years they fought until Apr. 1865.
South was defeated.
Reconstruction
Lincoln made plans to rebuild the nation, addressing economic, political, and social changes/issues.
US military protected former slaves until Rep. Hayes was elected. He dismissed them, leaving the former slaves with no protection.
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