United States and Canada History
I. Early Exploration American exploration Many native tribes lived in North America Spanish came first looking for gold. French and English come later French came looking for fishing and fur trade Leads to Columbian Exchange.
II. Growth of an Union Control French and English fought over territory-French and Indian War. English win, gain control of land east of the Mississippi River.
B. Colonists grow tired 1776 colonists sign and write Declaration of Independence. Stems from taxation. Win their independence and write the Constitution.
C. Growing the Nation Louisiana Purchase-1803 from France Sectionalism grows-North industrialized and South depended on slave labor. Civil war (1861-1865) North wins.
III. An Industrial and Urban Society A. Westward Movement 1. Many people migrate west (Manifest Destiny) 2. Removal of Indians becomes the focus 3. Transcontinental railroad completed in 1869. 4. Railroads transport products coast to coast. Long cattle drives come to an end. B. Industrialization and Urbanization New York City, Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit expand.
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IV. World Power U.S. seemed self-sufficient. Removed from European conflict-Oceans Expansionism/Zimmerman Note led to World War I. Pearl Harbor Attack - Entered World War II.
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B. Suburbs, Civil Rights, Technology Movement to suburbs and warmer climates Many immigrants came from Latin America and Asia. 1960’s and 1970’s Civil Rights movement for African Americans Women’s Role changed-started working outside the home. Vietnam-student protests Computers are on the rise creating a shift to the modern era.
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C. Global Cold War International leader
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