Eras Of American History

Question 0

Early America (0-1630)

Answer 0

This era consist of all things pertaining to the Spanish, French, and English colonies and the beginnings of the settlement of America

Question 1

Eras of American History

Answer 1

Instead of knowing specific dates in history, it is better to know the era (that way you know the order of things in which they occured without knowing the actual date)

Question 2

The Colonial Period (1630-1763)

Answer 2

Consists of the beginnings of the colonies and minor revolutions that occurred, any agreements that were made such as the Mayflower compact, and anything else leading up to the French and Indian war

Question 3

Revolutionary America (1763-1783)

Answer 3

This is the period in which the colonies start to retaliate against British control

Question 4

The Young Republic (1783-1815)

Answer 4

Period in which America is just starting out, political parties begin and the era ends with the end of the War of 1812

Question 5

Expansion, Political Reform, and Turmoil (1815-1860)

Answer 5

This era begins with the Era of good feelings and goes all the way to pre-Civil War controversy

Question 6

Sectional Controversy, War, and Reconstruction (1830-1876)

Answer 6

The era begins with the secession of the Southern states and ends with the reconstruction period

Question 7

Second Industrial Revolution (1871-1914)

Answer 7

Many inventions and innovations in the industry market are made and the era ends with the end of the Spanish American war

Question 8

Political Reform or Progressive Era (1880-1920)

Answer 8

This era consists of many social and economical reforms made by Theodore Roosevelt and ends with the inauguration of Woodrow Wilson

Question 9

War, Prosperity, and Depression (1914-1933)

Answer 9

Begins with the opening of the Panama Canal, goes through World War I, and ends with the Great Depression after the stockmarket crash

Question 10

The New Deal and World War II (1933-1945)

Answer 10

This era deals with FDR’s administration and ends with the bombing of Japan

Question 11

Postwar America (1945-1960)

Answer 11

Era begins with containment of Communism, goes though the Korean War, starts the Cold War and ends with the election of Nixon as President

Question 12

Vietnam Era (1960-1980)

Answer 12

Begins with the Bay of Pigs and the JFK assassination, goes through Johnson’s administration and civil rights, and the Vietnam War, Nixon is placed on trial and resigns, and the era ends with the election of Reagan

Question 13

End of the Century

Answer 13

Covers the entire Reagan administration and ends with the 2000 election

Question 14

The New Millenium (2001-Present)

Answer 14

Begins with the 9/11 attacks in the United States and continues to present day politics