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1673: European nations established colonies to increase power and wealth

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1763: After the French were defeated the British tightened control over their colonies

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1776: America came up with a set of goals when the country was established

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1787: 12 states sent representatives to the constitutional convention where they would debate to create a new constitution

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Late 1800´s - Early 1900´s: Immigrants from Europe came to the U.S to escape persecution and poverty

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1892-1954: Entry point on Ellis Island in New York was opened for immigrants

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1870s-1900s: United States experienced rapid growth of cities & dramatic increase in population

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1897-1910: 400 settlements were in operation with 40% of these settlements being in Boston, Chicago, and New York