PART 2: wars & eras (WRITTEN active recall)

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When was the Revolutionary War

1775–1783

How’d the Revolutionary War end?

By the Treaty of Paris; U.S. gained independence.

What was the War of 1812 about?

Conflict between the U.S. and Britain over trade and impressment.

What was significant about the War of 1812?

Boosted nationalism and ended Native resistance.

What did the U.S. gain from the Mexican-American War (1846–1848)?

Mexican Cession, which included CA, NM, AZ, etc.

What effect did the Mexican-American War have on slavery debates?

Intensified slavery debates and sectionalism.

What were the causes of the Civil War (1861–1865)?

Slavery and states' rights.

What amendment ended slavery?

The 13th Amendment.

What was the Spanish-American War fought for?

To support Cuban independence.

What were the territorial gains from the Spanish-American War?

Gained Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

What role did the U.S. play in WWI (1917–1918)?

Entered late and helped the Allies win.

What was the result of the U.S. entry into WWI?

The U.S. rejected the League of Nations, leading to 1920s isolationism.

Why did the U.S. enter WWII (1941–1945)?

In response to the attack on Pearl Harbor.

What was a consequence of WWII for the U.S.?

The U.S. emerged as a global power and began the Cold War.

What was the Korean War (1950–1953) about?

U.S. fought to contain communism.

What was a result of the Korean War?

Korea remained divided, showing U.S. commitment to the Cold War.

What caused the escalation of the Vietnam War?

The U.S. tried to stop the communist takeover of South Vietnam.

What was the impact of the Vietnam War?

Led to protests and distrust in the government.

What was the outcome of the Gulf War (1990–1991)?

U.S. pushed Iraq out of Kuwait, showcasing military dominance.

What characterized the Colonial Era (1607–1754)?

Regional differences, early self-rule, mercantilism, beginnings of American identity.

What defined the Revolutionary Era (1754–1789)?

Independence from Britain and Enlightenment ideas.

What was the Early Republic (1789–1824) known for?

Political party formation, War of 1812, and territorial expansion.

What happened during the Antebellum Era (1824–1860)?

Reform movements, industrialization, and growing slavery debates.

What was Reconstruction (1865–1877) about?

Rebuilding the South and integrating freedmen.

What ended Reconstruction?

The Compromise of 1877 and the rise of Jim Crow.

What defined the Gilded Age (1877–1900)?

Big business, corruption, immigration, and significant economic inequality.

What were the goals of the Progressive Era (1900–1920)?

To regulate industry, expand democracy, and address inequality and corruption.

What marked the 1920s & Great Depression (1920–1939)?

A consumer boom followed by economic collapse and New Deal reforms.

What characterized WWII & the Early Cold War (1940–1960)?

U.S. global leadership post-WWII and containment of communism.

What made the 1960s–1970s unique?

Civil Rights movements, Vietnam protests, and distrust of government.

What were the major features of the Reagan Era & end of Cold War (1980–1991)?

A conservative shift, military buildup, and the fall of the USSR.

What are key themes of the Post-Cold War era (1991–present)?

Globalization, War on Terror, political polarization, and tech boom.