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Major Events and Eras in American HistoryWhat shaped America as we know it? The United States of America is a relatively young nation in comparison to European countries like Britain and France. Yet, in the years since its founding in 1776, it has made great developments and become a leader in the world. American history can be divided into numerous eras. Let's explore the major events of those periods that shaped modern America. The Age of Exploration SuperStock/Getty Images The Age of Exploration lasted from the 15th through the 17th centuries. This was the period when Europeans searched the globe for trading routes and natural resources. It resulted in the founding of numerous colonies in North America by the French, British and Spanish. The Colonial Era Print Collector/Contributor/Getty Images The Colonial Era is a fascinating period in American history. It covers the time from when the European countries first created colonies in North America to the time of independence. In particular, it focuses on the history of the thirteen British colonies. The Reconstruction Print Collector/Contributor/Getty Images At the end of the Civil War, the U.S. Congress adopted a reconstruction effort to help reorganize and reassimilate the Southern states. It lasted from 1866 to 1877 and was an extremely turbulent period for the nation. The Prohibition Era Buyenlarge/Contributor/Getty Images The fascinating Prohibition Era was a time when America decided to "legally" give up drinking alcohol. Unfortunately, the experiment ended in failure with growing crime rates and lawlessness. It was Franklin Roosevelt who brought the nation out of this period. In the process, he implemented many changes that would shape modern America. The Cold War Authenticated News/Staff/Getty Images The Cold War was a stand-off between the two major superpowers left at the end of World War II: the United States and the Soviet Union. They both tried to further their own ends by influencing nations around the world. The period was marked by conflict and increasing tension that only resolved with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991.

For the after-party, she changed into a "shimmering silver Gucci shift," as reported by US Weekly. Even when the pair are apart, they still make sure to acknowledge each other. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images Super Bowl LVIII Was a Real Nail-Biter Super Bowl LVIII was an intense game with several close calls. Taylor was all of us as the cameras showed her nervously chomping down on her nails while the game trudged on into overtime.And of course, the Chiefs managed to pull through just in the nick of time. PATRICK T. FALLON/Contributor/AFP/Getty Images Chiefs Win!!!! Watching Ice Spice meet Jason Kelce and try to understand the rules of football was comical, but she knew exactly what was going on when the Chiefs scored the final touchdown of the night.Taylor and her besties were seen screaming and dancing after the big win. PATRICK T. FALLON/Contributor/AFP/Getty Images Travis Blows a Kiss to Tay There were just so many cute Traylor moments after the Chiefs won the Super Bowl, it's hard to keep track! While Travis took the stage with his teammates, Taylor stood with Momma Kelce and only had eyes for her man.Once he spotted her in the crowd, he blew her a big kiss—and she blew several right back. Could they be any cuter?? Ezra Shaw/Staff/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images Travis's Biggest Cheerleader Once Travis spotted Taylor in the crowd and blew her a kiss, she blew several right back!Despite fans noticing Taylor get the "ick" after the Kansas City Chiefs tight end gave his famous "Fight for your right to party" battle cry, the singer was the epitome of the supportive girlfriend. Rob Carr/Staff/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images You Belong With Me Taylor and Travis were all smiles and cuddles after the big win, but footage has now leaked of the power couple partying it up after the Chiefs' big win.Travis was seen helping the DJ out by playing Taylor's iconic hit, "You Belong With Me," where he and Taylor shouted the lyrics and pointed to each other across the club. Swifties are going to need the day off, y'all. We need time to recover. PATRICK T. FALLON/Contributor/AFP/Getty Images The Princess Diana of the NFL After Travis and the Chiefs wrapped up their on-field celebrations, Taylor made her exit and waved to the adoring fans who sold their kidneys and first-borns to get a glimpse of the star.The billionaire has a tight schedule—she performed in Tokyo on the 10th, hopped on her private jet to make it to Vegas for the Super Bowl, and now she's headed back to her Eras Tour. Thanks for stopping by and increasing the economy with your mere presence, Taylor! Harry How/Staff/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images The Winning Touchdown In a thrilling showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game, securing their spot in the 2024 Super Bowl.The game was marked by a high-stakes play when star quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a game-winning pass

Trump supporter waits for the start of a campaign event in Des Moines, Iowa on September 13, 2016. Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images musses Trump's hair during an episode of "The Tonight Show" in New York on September 15, 2016." onload="this.classList.remove('image__dam-img--loading')" onerror="imageLoadError(this)" height="1688" width="3000" loading="lazy"> Talk-show host Jimmy Fallon musses Trump's hair during an episode of "The Tonight Show" in New York on September 15, 2016. Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images The campaign planes of Trump and Clinton sit on the tarmac at Reagan National Airport near Washington on September 16, 2016. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Clinton attends the annual symposium of the Black Women's Agenda on September 16, 2016. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images first debate between Trump and Clinton is seen on television at a bar in San Diego on September 26, 2016." onload="this.classList.remove('image__dam-img--loading')" onerror="imageLoadError(this)" height="1688" width="3000" loading="lazy"> SANDY HUFFAKER/REUTERS/Newscom Alec Baldwin plays Trump and Kate McKinnon plays Clinton in a "Saturday Night Live" skit on October 1, 2016. Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images the vice presidential debate in Farmville, Virginia, on October 4, 2016." onload="this.classList.remove('image__dam-img--loading')" onerror="imageLoadError(this)" height="1688" width="3000" loading="lazy"> KEVIN LAMARQUE/REUTERS/Newscom Kaine and Pence face off in the vice presidential debate. PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images later resigned from her role as a CNN contributor amid fresh revelations that she sent questions to Clinton's campaign in advance of a CNN debate and a CNN-TV One town hall. In a statement, CNN said it was "completely uncomfortable with what we have learned about her interactions with the Clinton campaign while she was a CNN contributor." CNN said it "never gave Brazile access to any questions, prep material, attendee list, background information or meetings in advance of a town hall or debate."" onload="this.classList.remove('image__dam-img--loading')" onerror="imageLoadError(this)" height="1687" width="3000" loading="lazy"> Donna Brazile, acting chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, talks with Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, before the vice presidential debate. Brazile later resigned from her role as a CNN contributor amid fresh revelations that she sent questions to Clinton's campaign in advance of a CNN debate and a CNN-TV One town hall. In a statement, CNN said it was "completely uncomfortable with what we have learned about her interactions with the Clinton campaign while she was a CNN contributor." CNN said it "never gave Brazile access to any questions, prep material, attendee list, background information or meetings in advance of a town hall or debate." RICK WILKING/REUTERS/Newscom Pastors pray with Trump during the Republican nominee's visit to Las Vegas on October 5, 2016. Evan Vucci/AP the second presidential debate, which took place in St. Louis on October 7, 2016." onload="this.classList.remove('image__dam-img--loading')" onerror="imageLoadError(this)" height="1687" width="3000" loading="lazy"> Bill Clinton shakes hands with Ivanka Trump before the second presidential debate. PAUL J.

Answering questions about Davidson when prodded by producers and family members. "That's a big smile," a producer asked during a confessional, after asking who she was texting. "Does his name rhyme with 'feet'?" Kardashian laughed, but didn't respond. Kardashian said on "The Kardashians" that at first she was just looking to hookup when she reached out to Davidson. Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian at the White House Correspondents Association Gala on April 30, 2022 in Washington, DC. Paul Morigi/Getty Images In the eighth episode of "The Kardashians" season one, Kardashian said that she didn't have deep intentions when she first tried to get Davidson's number. When he didn't show up at the afterparty for her "Saturday Night Live" episode, Kardashian reached out to one of the show's producers to get his number. "I wasn't even thinking, 'Oh my god, I'm gonna be in a relationship with him.' I was just thinking like, 'heard about this BDE, need to get out there,'" she said, using the acronym for "Big Dick Energy." "I was basically just DTF," Kardashian said — "down to fuck." Kardashian said that Davidson said she'd become "obsessed" with him. Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian attend the 23rd Annual Mark Twain Prize For American Humor at The Kennedy Center on April 24, 2022 in Washington, DC. Paul Morigi/Getty Images In the ninth episode of "The Kardashians," Kardashian shared more about how she and Davidson got together. By that point in the show's filming, they had been dating for a "few months," and things were going well. "Pete said, 'I'm gonna grow on you, just wait,'" Kardashian said during a confessional. "He's like, he knew. He's like, 'I give it four months in and you're gonna be obsessed.' And I was like, 'Okay, we'll see.'" Kardashian also said during the episode that Davidson was the kind of partner to make small, "cute" gestures like sending her favorite ice cream with her on business trips. "Pete is such a good, good person. I can't even explain it," Kardashian said. "He just has the best heart and always, like, thinks of the small things." Kardashian also said that Davidson asking her out on mundane dates made her "horny." Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson. Gotham / Contributor / Getty ; Cindy Ord/MG21 / Contributor / Getty Also on episode nine of the show, Kardashian spoke more about what Davidson was like as a

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