During the time period of 1860 and 1877 many major changes occurred. From the beginning of the civil war to the fall of the reconstruction‚ the United States changed dramatically. Nearly one hundred years after the Declaration of Independence which declared all men equal‚ many social and constitutional alterations were necessary to protect the rights of all people‚ no matter their race. These social and constitutional developments that were made during 1860 to 1877 were so drastic it could be called
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The war of 1812‚ the United States took on the greatest naval power in the world‚ Great Britain. This conflict had an immense impact on the young country’s future. This war was caused because British attempted to restrict U.S. trade. All the conflict resulted from the clash between American nationalism and Britain had allies with France. A lot of Americans believed England was sought to humiliate the United States and limit its growth. America suffered many costly defeats at the hands of British
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August of 1945‚ World War II finally came to an end. After six years of fighting‚ most of the world was left in ruins‚ debt‚ and overall devastation. As the world fell apart‚ so did the relationships forged during the war. The differing ideas of how the world postwar should be between the United States and the Soviet Union caused major tension and mistrust. “The Cold War first emerged over clashing Soviet and American interest in Eastern Europe” (Roark‚ pg 713) The Cold War was fought from 1947 to
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Soviet Union had become locked in a Cold War. The war was a dreadful time for both sides‚ keeping all citizens on edge. The war didn’t only affect the two superpowers prepared to fight though; it also affected the rest of the world. The Cold War had a large impact on developing countries like India‚ Cuba and Egypt. Depending on whom each country allied with‚ it either prevented or helped each country’s reform‚ development and independence. Because of the war‚ the US and the USSR needed the support
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The years 1776 to 1787 are often considered to be the most important and fateful when compared to all other epochs of American History: the now self-proclaimed Americans‚ having rebelled against royal authority‚ needed to develop a new system of government in order to survive. To accomplish such a feat‚ they needed a basis on which to establish this new authority. Established in autumn of 1777 and fully ratified in 1781‚ the Articles of Confederation was just this. These documents‚ at best a primitive
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After the war to cut off from Britain America made sure to become a nation different from Britian but soon they became just like the nation they ran away from. The United States government did start off strong hold onto their principles strongly‚ but not strong enough. Soon‚ their principles‚ their claims‚ and speeches began to contradict. Sides would be split‚ the same people who rebelled against what they sought was wrong would be rebelled against. Those who sought change were not the government
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journey in August under the leadership of the great General Washington after he received news that the French would join us in September. Although I was extraordinarily skeptical at first‚ I must admit that our former enemies have been vital to this war for independence. However‚ my dislike for them still holds somewhat true‚ being as they were always criticizing the not-as-well equipped Americans. It seems to me that they were not here to fight for our independence‚ but that they were here to simply
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the colonies and ended up being one of the most brutal massacres in history. This is also known as the Seven Years’ War. The French and Indian war changed the relationship between the British and American colonies. By seeing this land as a way to enhance each’s wealth and power they would go to no extent to reach their goal‚ no matter what the consequences were. The French and Indian war changed the perspective of British and American colonies in about every way of economically‚ ideologically‚ and politically
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limited their power. In the year of 1763 colonists from Britan that our in the north america were celebrating. The british emprie were proud of they place of birth. There was a war with the french. That war is known as the French and Indian war. It had taken place in North America. George Washingtion was a young officer in the war. The British had won Canada from the
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Revolutionaries were right for leaving Great Britain Revolutionaries also known as patriots / colonist‚ are the people who fought to get out of Britain’s rule. While as a loyalist or often called "royalist" remained faithful to the British crown. Revolutionaries and loyalist had a rivalry‚ because they weren’t on the same page during the revolutionary war. One side wanted freedom (Revolutionaries) and the other didn’t(loyalist). Patriots were right for leaving Britain for many reasons. Colonist
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