US History Eras

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The U.S Hisory Eras in order, with short descriptions.

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Colonization

  • Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas.
  • Conflict between Native Americans, SP vs. FR
  • English/American colonies developed governments.
  • FR vs Indian War ended 1763.
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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.
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Creation of the Constitution

  • Written in 1787, ratified in 1789 after debate.
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Early Republic (Rep.)

  • George Washington sworn in as US started its republic.
  • Democratic and Republic parties created.
  • In 1812, UK v. US, US winning.
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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.
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Reform Movements

  • overcrowding
  • Industrial Revolution- gave women, African-Americans, and other minorities a voice in democracy
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Sectionalism

  • Divided by pro-slavery South and industrial North.
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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.
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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.