US History Eras

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.