U.S. & Canadian History

European colonization of North America brought ​settlers from many countries and permanently changed life on the continent.

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​Based on the location of colonies, where might conflict between rival colonies arise? Why?

​Conflict between the British and the French shaped the development of Canada.

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​New France had a smaller population than the British Colonies. (Further North, colder climate, unproductive soil).

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​The French had a much more positive relationship with the Native Americans.

​The American colonists fought for, and won, independence from Britain.

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​The American patriots did not agree with British control of the colonies.

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​With France's help, the Americans defeated the British, creating the United States of America.

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​The American Revolution inspired many other revolutions around the world.

​After the Revolution, Americans created a government based on a balance of power and the rights of the people.

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​The Constitution established a government based on 5 principals.

​During the 1800s, the United States expanded its territory and industries.

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​Settlers thirst for land expanded the US territories while forcibly removed Native Americans from their land.

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​Construction of the railroad helped speed up expansion.

Disputes over slavery led to the Civil War. Southern states wanted slavery to continue in westward expansion. Abolitionists from the north wanted to end slavery.

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​After the war, Reconstruction (the effort to rebuild after the war), was halted due to white southerners not allowing former slaves their new freedoms.

In the 20th and 21st centuries​, the United States became increasingly involved in world affairs and conflicts.

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​As an economic power, the United States had difficulty remaining uninvolved in world issues and conflicts.

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​World War I - World War II - Cold War - September 11th