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Top 10 Most Important Events in US History

By GaliVas
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    The Declaration of Independence was when the United States finally gained its independence from Great Britain after so long. This event has a great impact in the America history because it allowed American citizens to gain their own freedom. In addition, it allow the United States to built its own laws and create new lives which it is really important in today's society.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    The Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolutionary War between the United States and Great Britain. It is an important event in the history of the U.S. since it got to keep its mainland. Also, France was no longer trying to have America as an enemy, instead they allied together in order to defeat Great Britain. Without the Treaty of Paris, it was more likely that we would not have had enough support to gained our independence.
  • Bill of Rights

    Bill of Rights
    The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments of the United States. As the U.S. became independent it was necessary to have laws to keep the nation in control and to avoid any chaos. Today still, we depend on laws to protect not only the U.S. but as well to protect the people who live in it.
  • Telephone Invention

    Telephone Invention
    Alexander Graham was the best know scientist and inventor of the first working telephone throughout history. The Telephone Invention had a great impact in the United States since it helped to build connections across the nation. Also, brought more families who lived far and long distance relationships together as well as companies that were able to expand. In today's world, the telephone has become common by the reason of using it in our daily life.
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment
    The Nineteenth Amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States. It was one of the most important dates in history for the U.S. mostly for women since it was a way to give them recognition in the nation. It makes an impact in today's society because it was a way of saying that women were equal to men, and now women are allowed to do more things than they were before not only voting.
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    Vietnam War

    The Vietnam War was a conflict, starting in 1955 and ending in 1975, between South Vietnam, North Vietnam and Vietcong. This conflict is important for today’s families because it reassures who we are and how fortune our lives are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyfPs_Uh6wE
  • Moon Landing

    Moon Landing
    Apollo 11 was the first manned mission to land on the Moon. The first men landing on another planetary body were taken by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. This event was important because it proved that the Moon wasn’t made out of cheese and also gave a positive ending for a turbulent decade. A decade that had seen the civil rights protests, the Vietnam War and the assassination of major political leaders.
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    DACA

    Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an American immigration policy that allows children brought to the US ilegally to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and become eligible for a work permit in the U.S. This event was important because it allowed many people to obtain better life conditions and work opportunities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub2kNMrZbxA
  • September 11 Attacks

    September 11 Attacks
    The Final Report of the National Comission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, is the official report of the events leading up to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This event is significant because it is a memorable day that gives tribute of remembrance and honor to the 2,997 people killed in the terror attacks.
  • Gay Marriage

    Gay Marriage
    Gay marriage is the marriage between a same-sex couple, entered into in a civil or religious ceremony. The Supreme Court's decision to legalize gay marriage appeared in the top 10 lists of 11% of Americans, but was of most significance to Millennials — 19% of whom included the event.