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The End of Reconstruction
The Compromise of 1877 marks the end of the Reconstruction era in the United States. Resulting in the rise of Jim Crow laws and racial segregation. -
The Haymarket Affair
A labor protest in Chicago’s Haymarket Square turns violent when a bomb is thrown, leading to the deaths of several police officers and citizens. -
Start of World War 1
A huge global conflict that started because of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, lasting until 1918. -
Women Gained the Right to Vote
The 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote in the United States. -
The Stock Market Crash
The crash marked the beginning of the Great Depression, leading to widespread economic despair. -
The New Deal
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's series of programs and reforms aimed at recovering from the Great Depression. -
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
A surprise military strike by the Japanese on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, leading to America's entry into World War II. -
March on Washington
A rally for civil rights in which Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. -
Civil Rights Act
The Legislation prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
The first successful manned mission to land on the Moon, with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin taking historic steps on the surface. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The event symbolized the end of the Cold War and the division between Eastern and Western Europe. -
End of Apartheid in South Africa
The legal end of apartheid, marked by the election of Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa. -
September 11 Attacks
Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy. -
Financial Crisis
A major global financial crisis caused by the collapse of large financial institutions, leading to the Great Recession. -
Arab Spring
A series of anti-government protests that spread across the Arab world, leading to significant changes in several countries. -
U.S. Presidential Election
Donald Trump is elected as the 45th President, marking a significant political shift in the U.S. -
Black Lives Matter Protests
A movement for racial justice and police reform, following the murder of George Floyd. -
COVID-19 Pandemic
A global pandemic caused by the coronavirus, leading to widespread health crises, lockdowns, and changes in everyday life. -
U.S. Capitol Riot
An unprecedented attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Trump, seeking to overturn the 2020 election results. -
Ongoing Climate Crisis Awareness
Increasing global awareness and addressing climate change, highlighted by events such as COP conferences.