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Reconstruction Era

The period post-Civil War focused on rebuilding the US, especially the South, and integrating formerly enslaved individuals into society.

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13th Amendment

Abolished slavery in the US, freeing all slaves.

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Freedmen’s Bureau

Federal agency aiding freed slaves in the South post-Civil War by providing resources like food, housing, and education.

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Carpetbaggers

Northerners who moved to the South during Reconstruction for economic opportunities.

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Black Codes

Laws in the South post-Civil War restricting rights of freed African Americans.

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Emancipation Proclamation

Lincoln's order declaring slaves in Confederate states free.

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Industrialization

Development of industries on a large scale, shifting from home production to factories.

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Nativist Movements

Movements limiting immigration to protect native-born citizens' interests.

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Second Industrial Revolution

Period of rapid industrial growth and innovation in the late 19th century.

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Great Depression

Economic crisis in the US during the 1930s, leading to widespread unemployment and poverty.

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Pearl Harbor

A U.S. naval base in Hawaii that was attacked by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941, leading to the U.S. entry into World War II.

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USS Arizona

A battleship that was sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor, becoming a memorial to the lives lost during the event.

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World War II

A global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving many countries and resulting in significant loss of life and destruction.

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