What is the most interesting era of American history and why?

Question:The turn of the century (late 1890s-early 1900s); so much change began to occur throughout the country; I love reading about it! More and more inventions were being made; women's rights and other social reforms were gaining momentum; the change of fashion; even the architecture!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: The turn of the century (late 1890s-early 1900s); so much change began to occur throughout the country; I love reading about it! More and more inventions were being made; women's rights and other social reforms were gaining momentum; the change of fashion; even the architecture!

For me the most interesting time is when Andrew Jackson was president because I consider him one of the biggest screw ups this country ever saw and it's enlightening NOT to repeat the mistakes that he made.

Personally, I believe the World War II era was the most impressive of American History. But that is just because I enjoy studying World War II and the events that occurred during the time (the Holocaust, the Japanese disregard of human rights, etc.) It really depends on what you enjoy studying. If you like culture, the “Roaring Twenties” and the “Sixties” were filled with influential culture. The Baby Boom really influenced the future and the effects can still (TODAY) be seen, so that’s pretty interesting. If you’re interested in American expansion, the Mexican American War (during the mid 1800s) and the Spanish American War (late 1800s) were pretty interesting. Slavery and the Civil War were also very intriguing issues. There's also a bunch of ethnic movements (African American, Native American, and Latino movement to better the treatment of minorities). Hope that helps.

I would say the post-Civil War era - dealing with Reconstruction, the winning of the West, industrialization, advances in all kinds of fields form architecture to zoology.

I think that it was the World War 2 era. It was one of the few times that most of the people in this country pulled together in a concerted effort for a common cause.