18651917

1865-1917 is a period of time that encompasses the end of the American Civil War and the subsequent Reconstruction Era, through to the end of World War I. This period was marked by significant political, social, and economic changes in the United States and Europe.

The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, which occurred at the end of the American Civil War, was a pivotal moment in this period. Lincoln's death led to the assumption of the presidency by Vice President Andrew Johnson, whose policies and leadership marked a significant shift in the direction of the Reconstruction Era.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the United States experienced significant economic growth, driven in part by industrialization and technological advancements. This growth led to increased immigration and urbanization, as people moved from rural areas to cities in search of work.

The period was also marked by a series of significant international conflicts, including the Spanish-American War of 1898 and World War I, which began in 1914 and ended with the armistice of November 11, 1918. The war resulted in significant losses for all of the major belligerents, and was a major turning point in world history.

Domestically, the period saw the rise of new social movements, including the women's suffrage movement and the labor movement. The movement for women's suffrage, in particular, gained significant momentum in the years leading up to World War I, with many women gaining the right to vote in the years immediately following the war.