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The USA 
Colonial America (1607–1776) : :
Early settlements, European influence, Native American interactions.
Early forms of American English begin to emerge, influenced by British settlers, African slaves, and Native American languages.
John Smith – Founder of Jamestown, one of the first successful English colonies.
Revolutionary Era (1776–1783)
American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, formation of a new government.
Political language flourishes, with an emphasis on liberty, democracy, and independence.
Words like “independence”, “freedom”, and “rights” became heavily politicized
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Early National Period (1783–1820s)
Formation of the Constitution, the establishment of federalism, westward expansion.
The introduction of terms like “federalism”, “checks and balances”, and “separation of powers”.
The Constitution introduces new legal and political terminology that shapes the American legal system.
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Civil War & Reconstruction (1861–1877)
Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation, Reconstruction policies.
The war introduces new military terms, and post-war texts shift towards national unity and equality.
Words like “freedom” and “equality” were imbued with new meanings as part of the civil rights movement.
Frederick Douglass – Former slave, abolitionist, and writer.
Industrialization & Gilded Age (1870s–1900)
With industrialization came new vocabulary related to business, labor, and technology. The period also saw the rise of literary realism.
Terms like “corporation”, “monopoly”, and “labor unions” began to dominate American discourse.
Mark Twain: Author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, used colloquial language to reflect American speech and regional dialects.
Rapid industrialization, urbanization, the rise of big business.
World Wars and the Great Depression (1914–1945)
World War I, the Great Depression, World War II.
Wartime and depression-era language develop, focusing on patriotism, struggle, and resilience.
Words like “isolationism”, “recession”, and “war effort” became common.
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Post-War America (1945–1960s )
Post-WWII prosperity, Cold War tensions, Civil Rights Movement.
Civil Rights rhetoric, the rise of youth and counterculture slang, and a globalized influence on American English.
Terms like “Cold War”, “segregation”, and “civil rights” became central to American discourse.
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