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Encyclopaedia of United
States History for Kids: Eras, Events, Dates
United States History for
Kids has been
divided into specific historical eras according to the
dates of the events together with the president of the
era. A simple way to gain a good
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Encyclopaedia of United States History for
Kids: Eras
The
articles on United States History for Kids relate to the time spans covered by the
US Presidents in different time periods and American Eras. The names of the
American Eras and the dates they cover are as follows:
Encyclopaedia of United States History for
Kids
Encyclopaedia of United States History for
Kids: Important Events in American History
There were many important events in United
States History that spanned many years over several presidencies.
These were the events that shaped America. Learn about the
inventions, inventors and entrepreneurs of the First and Second
Industrial Revolution and the effects of Industrialization of the
United States of America. History of the Abolitionist Movement that
was
established to abolish the
institution of slavery and includes reference to the Underground
Railroad. The belief in the Manifest Destiny of America and its
Westward Expansion with a United States history timeline of all the
important events. The outlaws, lawmen and gunslingers of the Wild
West and the lives of the cowboys and the cowboy clothes that are
instantly recognized. United States moved on to the era of Big
Business and the Corporations with the Robber Barons and the
Captains of Industry and the Urbanization of America.
Encyclopaedia of United States History for
Kids: Important Time Periods and US Events
Encyclopaedia of United States History for
Kids: Important Events in American History
Read about the
events and the presidents of the Gilded Age. The history of
Immigration to America and the fight against poor living conditions
and working conditions and the United States history of the Labor
Unions. The enlightenment of the US Progressive Era and opposition to
Social Darwinism and the fight for reforms in education, child labor
and women's suffrage. Interesting articles provide instant access
to some difficult subjects made easy in our history of the United
States of America for kids. From the first US
president on to reconstruction to the present with textbook history
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Encyclopaedia of United States History for
Kids: Important Time Periods and US Events
1790 - 1800 United States
History for Kids: The New Nation
The articles in this section on United States
History for Kids relate to the
dates, famous people and important events from 1790 - 1800: The New
US. The New US Era
followed the turbulent War of Independence and this was the
historical period when Americans worked hard to establish the US
government and the Constitution. The first census was undertaken,
the Post Office and the US Mint was established. The
politicians established their foreign policy and historical treaties were
negotiated with the European powers. The leaders of the US who
were elected president during the New US Era and helped to make
the great events in United States history. Learn about the
important events in the United States History of George
Washington and the United States History of John Adams.
1801 - 1828 United States
History for Kids: The Evolution of the US
The articles in this section on United States
History for Kids relate to the
dates, famous people and important events from 1801 - 1828: Evolution. The
US
Evolution Era saw the US emerge as a world power
after the War of 1812 with British. It was also a period of
discovery and exploration of the US with the Louisiana Purchase
of 1803 and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The US was evolving
and embracing new ideas and technology such as steam power. The
infrastructure of the US was being established with
transportation via the building canals, roads and the railroads. The
US population was growing and new cities were founded.
This was also
the era when the issues between the Free States & Slave States were
emerging. The political situation became settled with The American
Era of
Good Feelings and Henry Clay developed the 'American System' which
would have a profound effect on the evolution of America. The
leaders of the US who were elected president during the
Evolution Era, helped to make the great events in United States
history. Learn about the important events in the United States
History of Thomas
Jefferson, the United States History of James Madison, the United
States History of James Monroe and
the US History of John Quincy Adams.
1829 - 1841 United States
History for Kids: The Jacksonian Era
The articles in this section on United States
History for Kids relate to the
dates, famous people and important US events from 1829 - 1841: Jacksonian Era. The
Jacksonian Era saw financial disputes with the banks,
referred to as the Bank Wars. Jackson strongly advocated movement to
the west and the Native American Indians suffered with the passing
of the 1830 Indian Removal Act which was followed by the relocation
of these people along the infamous Trail of Tears. The Jacksonian
era saw the emergence of the Democratic political party and Jackson
earned the reputation as a 'Man of the People'. The culture clash
between the North and the South began to dominate the US and
the Abolitionist Movement and the "Underground Railroad" were
established to help runaway slaves. Communications massively
improved across the vast US with the invention of the First
Telegraph and the Morse Code. The leaders of the US who were
elected president during the Jacksonian Era, helped to make the
great events in United States history. Learn about the important
events in the United States History of Andrew Jackson and the United
States History of Martin Van Buren who had
supported him during his presidency.
1841 - 1850 United States
History for Kids: Westward Expansion Era and Manifest Destiny
The articles in this section on United States
History for Kids relate to the dates, famous people and important
events from 1841 - 1850: Westward Expansion. The
American Era of Westward Expansion was dominated by the
concept of the Manifest Destiny of America. Many Americans believed
that Westward Expansion, and occupation the North American
continent, was a divine right of the American people. Westward
Expansion was achieved through the Mexican-American War, the
California Republic and the Bear Flag Revolt. The rich resources of
the new lands acquired by America were discovered with discovery of
gold in California. The leaders of the US who were elected
president during the Westward Expansion Era, helped to make the
great events in United States history. Learn about the important
events in the United States History of John Tyler, the United States
History of James Knox Polk and
the United States History of Zachary
Taylor.
1850 - 1860 United States
History for Kids: Secession Era
The articles in this section on United States
History for Kids relate to the
dates, famous people and important events from 1850 - 1860: Secession
Era. The
Secession Era was one of the most
turbulent periods in United States History for Kids. The issues of States Rights
and Slavery dominated politics and the people of America. The
problems associated with slavery and the plight of the slaves were
highlighted by the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet
Beecher Stowe. The differences between the North and the South led
to the Secession of the Southern states and the United States
History of
America were split in two. The leaders of the US who were
elected president during the Secession Era, helped to make
the great events in United States history. Learn about the important
events in the United States History of Franklin Pierce, the United
States History of James Buchanan and
the United States History of Abraham Lincoln.
1860 - 1865 United States
History for Kids: Civil War Era
The subject of the bloody, bitter conflict is so
vast that it has been covered in a separate website the
Civil War. The
historical and political events that occurred during the presidency
of Abraham Lincoln are covered in this section including the
Emancipation Proclamation, the Trent Affair, the Gettysburg Address,
the Ten percent Plan for Reconstruction, the Freedman's Bureau, and
the Wade-Davis Bill.
1866 - 1877 United States
History for Kids: Reconstruction Era
The articles in this section on United States
History for Kids relate to the
dates, famous people and important events from 1866 - 1877: Reconstruction Era. The
Reconstruction Era
is the
time period when the Southern States were occupied by United States
Federal troops whilst the governments of the states and their
economies were established and the infrastructure of the South
was rebuilt. The leaders of the US
who were elected president during the Reconstruction Era, helped to
make the great events in United States history. Learn about the
important events in the United States History of Andrew Johnson and the
United States History of Ulysses S Grant.
1877 - 1913 United States
History for Kids: Maturation of America
The articles in this section on United States
History for Kids relate to the
dates, famous people and important events from 1877 - 1913: Maturation. The
US
Maturation Era is so called because this period in
United States History for Kids when the US had the time to mature. The
period was marked by the growth of industry and a surge in the
number of immigrants to fill the US. The natural resources of
the US provided exciting opportunities to Americans and the
US was acquiring wealth and standing in the global
community. Various financial policies were introduced aimed at
increasing the wealth of the people and the US. The leaders of
the US who were elected president during the Maturation Era,
helped to make the great events in United States history. Learn
about the important events in the United States History of Rutherford B Hayes,
the United States History of James Garfield, the United States
History of Chester
Arthur, the United States History of Grover Cleveland, the United
States History of Benjamin Harrison, the history of William McKinley,
history of Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft.
1913 - 1928 United States
History for Kids: WW1 & the Prohibition Era
The articles in this section on United States
History for Kids relate to the
dates, famous people and important events from 1913 - 1928: WW1 & the Prohibition Era. The
WW1 and the Prohibition era saw the devastation of
the Great War and its backlash, the Prohibition era. There were new
advances in Technology which saw the development of the airplane and
the Transatlantic flight by
Charles Lindbergh bringing America closer to other countries in the
world. Leisure pursuits of Americans changed with the invention of
talking pictures. The leaders of the US who were
elected president during WW1 & the Prohibition Era, helped to make
the great events in United States history. Learn about the important
events in the United States History of Woodrow Wilson, the United
States History of Warren Harding and
the United States History of Calvin Coolidge.
1929 - 1945 United States
History for Kids: Depression & WW2
The articles in this section on United States
History for Kids relate to the
dates, famous people and important events from 1929 - 1945: Depression & WW2. The Depression & WW2 Era saw the
devastation of the
Wall Street Crash which led to
the Great Depression and untold hardships to Americans.
The New Deal brought hope to the US but this was dashed by the
bombing of
Pearl Harbor and the
US entry into World War 2. The leaders of
the US who were elected president during the Depression & WW2 Era, helped
to make the great events in United States history. Learn about the important
events in the United States History of Herbert Hoover and the United States
History of Franklin D Roosevelt.
1945 - 1989 United States
History for Kids: Cold War Era
The articles in this section on United States
History for Kids relate to the
dates, famous people and important events from 1945 - 1989: Cold War Era. The
Cold War Era saw the fight against the spread of
Communism, the
McCarthy Witch hunts
and entry into the Korean War, the
Vietnam War and the
Cuban Missile Crisis. The Space race
began, NASA was established and America landed the first man on the moon. The
issue of Civil Rights came to the fore, the fight for equal rights for women and
the culture of the youth began to take prominence. The leaders of the US
who were elected president during the Cold War Era, helped to make the great
events in United States history. Learn about the important events in the United
States History of Harry S Truman, Dwight D Eisenhower, the United States History
of John F Kennedy, Lyndon B
Johnson, Richard Nixon, the United States History of Gerald Ford, the history of Jimmy Carter and
the history of Ronald Reagan.
1990 - Present United
States History for Kids: The Modern Era and the Terrorist Threat
The articles in this section on United States
History for Kids relate to the
dates, famous people and important events from 1990 - present: The Modern Era. The history of the
Modern Era has been dominated by the terrorist threat
with the
1993 World Trade Center Bombing,
the
9/11
Terrorist Attacks and the
Anthrax scare. Conflict with the Middle East led to the Gulf War and
the Afghanistan War. The financial crisis known as the Credit Crunch engulfed
the US. Advances in technology and communications
saw the emergence of the Internet and the mobile cell phone. The leaders of the
US who were elected president during the Modern Era with the Terrorist
threat, helped to make the great events in United States history. Learn about
the important events in the United States History of George H Bush, Bill Clinton, the
United States History of George W Bush and Barack Obama.
Encyclopaedia of United States History for
Kids:
Colonial America, The Government and the Constitution
The articles contained in United States
History for Kids relate to the time spans covered by the
American Presidents. Refer to
Colonial America for
comprehensive facts and detailed information about the early history
in the Land of the Brave and the Revolutionary War. The formation of
the US government and details and history of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and
Amendments to the Constitution can be found in
US Government and
Constitution.
Encyclopaedia of
United States History for Kids: Video of US Presidents
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that occurred in all of the presidencies - a crash course in
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