Colonial America
The middle colonies
This document declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
This trail was a major route for pioneers traveling westward
This event triggered the start of the Civil War.
The attack on Fort Sumter
This period saw rapid industrial growth and urbanization in the U.S
The Gilded Age
This religious group sought religious freedom in America and established a colony known for its strict social rules.
The Puritans
This pivotal battle is considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War, boosting American morale.
The Battle of Saratoga
This act offered 160 acres of free land to settlers in the West.
The Homestead Act
This pivotal battle is considered a turning point in the Civil War, marking the beginning of the Union's strategic advantage
The Battle of Gettysburg
This industrialist was known for his ruthless business practices and philanthropy
Andrew Carnegie or John D. Rockefeller
Mercantilism
This plan proposed a bicameral legislature with representation based on population in one house and equal representation in the other.
The Great Compromise
This conflict between the United States and Mexico resulted in significant territorial gains for the US
The Mexican-American War
The 13th Amendment
This movement aimed to address social and political problems caused by industrialization
The progressive movement
This event dramatically altered the relationship between Great Britain and its American colonies,leading to increased tensions and resentment.
The French and Indian War.
This series of essays argued in favor of the ratification of the Constitution
This concept justified westward expansion as divinely ordained
Manifest Destiny
This period following the Civil War aimed to rebuild the South and integrate formerly enslaved people into society
Reconstruction
This amendment granted women the right to vote
The 19th Amendment
This philosophical movement emphasized reason and individual rights,influencing the American Revolution
The Enlightenment
This early American president established many procedures for future presidents,including the tradition of delivering an inaugural address.
George Washington
This event led to increased tensions over slavery and ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War
This Supreme Court case established the principle of "separate but equal", legalizing segregation
Plessy v. Ferguson
The investigative journalist exposed corruption and social injustices in American society.
Upton Sinclair