Major Eras in the U.S. History

Exploration & Colonization

100

During what time did the Exploration Era take place?

1492-1600

200

What was established during the Colonization Era?

13 colonies

300

In which Era did the Europeans explore?

Exploration or Colonization

Exploration

400

When did the Colonization era start?

1492

Revolution & Early Republic

100

-Maturing colonial economies

-Increased tension with government

-War

-Independence

What Era is this?

Revolution Era

200

Which era takes place during 1763-1789?

Revolution Era

300

-War of 1812

-Federalism

-Louisiana Purchase

What Era is this?

Early Republic

400

When the Early Republic Era end?

1812

Westward Exp. & Antebellum

100

There are differences over the expansion of slavery leading to increase of sectionalism 

What Era is this?

Antebellum Era

200

This Era took place during 1812-1846

Westward Expansion Era

300

What happened during the Westward Expansion Era?

-Growth in transportation and industry

-Jacksonian Democracy

-Manifest Destiny

-Trail of Tears

400

This Era started in 1836

Antebellum Era

Civil War & Reconstruction

100

During what Era did secession and Emancipation take place in?

Civil War Era

200

Era took place during 1866-1877

Reconstruction Era

300

Which era took place during 1860-1865?

Civil War Era

400

In which Era were African Americans given new rights?

Reconstruction Era