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1865–1918. 1918–1945. 1945–1964. 1964–1980. 1980–1991. 1991–2008. 2008–present. Named eras and periods. These multi-year periods are commonly identified in American history. The existence and dating of some of these periods is debated by historians. Plantation era ( c. 1700 – c. 1860) First Great Awakening (1730s–1740s)
Events from the year 1865 in the United States. The American Civil War ends with the surrender of the Confederate States, beginning the Reconstruction era of U.S. history.
The history of the United States from 1865 to 1917 was marked by the Reconstruction era, the Gilded Age, and the Progressive Era, and includes the rise of industrialization and the resulting surge of immigration in the United States .
1849–1865 Civil War Era: 1849–1865: 1865–1917 Reconstruction Era: 1865–1877 Gilded Age: 1877–1896 Progressive Era: 1896–1917: 1917–1945 World War I: 1917–1918 Roaring Twenties: 1918–1929 Great Depression: 1929–1941 World War II: 1941–1945: 1945–1964 Post-World War II Era: 1945–1964
Important dates through the chronology of the United States. For a good timeline, check out the America's Best History Timeline, which counts down the five most important events of most years in American history from the 1400's to the present day, with detailed entries for more information.
Jan 20, 2021 · 1865 - Confederates defeated; slavery abolished under Thirteenth Amendment. Lincoln is assassinated. 1898 - US gains Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines and Cuba following the Spanish-American...
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