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France and Britain fought for control over territory in North America. Left Britain solely in control over American colonies and desperate for money

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Britain attempted to reassert authority over colonists with 5 new laws. This further angered and united the colonists, setting up for a revolution.

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American colonists launched independent military against British. Led to the U.S becoming an independent country.

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Continental Congress eventually voted in favor of the Constitution after much debate. Laid foundation for American gov. and sparked decades of debate.

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France sold their remaining land in N. America to U.S government. This doubled the size and strength of the nation and inspired Westward Expansion.

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New U.S army faced greatest naval power (Britain) and subdued Native American forces. Proved America's strength, led to Spain giving up remaining land, and further suppression of Indians.

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U.S government sent thousands of Native Americans on a deadly trip across the country. First major displacement of Indians after Indian Removal Act.

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Mass migration of Americans across country in search of gold in California. Emphasized agricultural and industrial growth and took over all remaining land.

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North and South divided America over debate on slavery. Extremely deadly war, accelerated industrialization in North.

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Abraham Lincoln declared slavery illegal in the United States. Encouraged the Union and led to defeat of the South.

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America integrated Southern states and freed slaves into society. Discrimination and disenfranchisement was prevalent throughout America.

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Congress passed law that made racial discrimination illegal in the U.S. Ended "separate but equal" discriminatory public services.

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The U.S funds the construction of the Panama Canal for faster shipments between Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The economic benefits help make U.S a world power.

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Intercepted messaged from German to Mexico threatening U.S. Caused America to join WWI which led to economic growth.

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Official agreement to end WWI. America returns to isolationism after the death toll of the war.

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U.S Congress amends the Constitution to allow women the right to vote. This is a stepping stone in diversifying and accepting all groups in America.

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American economy reaches lowest in history, unemployment skyrockets. New government policies, united American people, and encouraged U.S to join WWII.

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Japanese bombers attack U.S naval base in Hawaii. The upsetting death toll causes U.S to join WWII.

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Canadian, British, and American troops storm the beaches at Normandy. It was the turning point in the war, promising for the Allies.

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U.S troops dropped atomic bombs on Japanese cities to end WWII. American economy boomed during WWII, fear of communism emerges during reparations.