US History Overview 2 - Reconstruction to the Great Depression

Reconstruction

The period following the Civil War in the United States where the North occupied the South and implemented changes through the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments.

13th Amendment

Passed in 1865, it abolished slavery in the United States.

14th Amendment

Passed in 1868, it granted citizenship to all persons born in the United States, including freed slaves, and introduced the concept of due process.

15th Amendment

Passed in 1870, it granted all free men the right to vote, regardless of race or color.

Jim Crow Laws

Laws passed in the South after Reconstruction that enforced racial segregation, particularly targeting African Americans and maintaining white supremacy.

Coinage Act of 1873

Legislation that moved the United States from the silver standard to the gold standard, leading to economic repercussions such as the Panic of 1873.

Money Supply Restriction

When the money supply is restricted, interest rates increase, potentially leading to economic consequences like bursting bubbles and depressions.

Coinage Act of 1873

Legislation that contributed to the economic depression in the United States from 1873 to 1879.

Economic Growth

The rapid recovery and growth of the United States post the depression, making it one of the fastest economic growth periods in US history.

Spanish-American War

A conflict in 1898 where the United States declared war on Spain, leading to the US acquiring territories like Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico.

World War I

A global conflict that the United States entered in 1917 due to German actions like attacking civilian ships, leading to significant involvement and impact on the war's outcome.

Prohibition

The 18th Amendment that made alcohol illegal in the United States, leading to the rise of illegal alcohol trade and associated crimes.

19th Amendment

Granted women the right to vote in the United States, a significant milestone achieved after their contributions during World War I.

Stock Market Crash

Refers to the event in 1929 when the stock market collapsed, leading to the Great Depression, a global economic crisis lasting until the US entry into World War II.