Us History Staar

Declaration of Independence

The official document declaring the 13 American colonies independent from Great Britain.

U.S. Constitution

The supreme law of the U.S. that frames the national government and can be amended.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution outlining the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

Founding Fathers

An extraordinary group of men who risked their lives to create a new nation.

Spanish-American War

Conflict between the U.S. and Spain in 1898, resulting in U.S. control of several territories.

World War I

A global conflict from 1914 to 1918 characterized by militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism.

Great Depression

An economic downturn beginning in 1929 marked by high unemployment and bank failures.

Civil Rights Movement

A period of activism during the 1950s and 1960s advocating for equal rights for African Americans.

Watergate Scandal

A political scandal involving a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters leading to President Nixon's resignation.

Americanization Movement

An effort to civilize Native Americans and influence them to adopt American lifestyles.

Prohibition

The legal prohibition of alcohol production, sale, and transport in the U.S. established by the 18th Amendment.

McCarthyism

The practice of making unsubstantiated accusations of communism against individuals during the 1950s.

New Deal

FDR's plan to get the U.S. out of the Great Depression through government spending and reforms.

NAFTA

North American Free Trade Agreement eliminating tariffs between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Cold War

An ideological conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union marked by political tension and military rivalry.