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End of Reconstruction
The U.S. government stopped sending soldiers to the South after the Civil War, and segregation laws started to be enforced. -
Spanish American War
The U.S. fought Spain and won, gaining control of places like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. -
World War 1 Begins
A big war started in Europe, and many countries around the world got involved. -
U.S. Joins World War 1
The U.S. entered World War I and helped the Allies win against Germany and its partners. -
The Great Depression Begins
The stock market crashed, causing a worldwide economic disaster that lasted for many years. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt´s New Deal
President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced programs to help people find jobs and fix the economy after the Great Depression. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, which led the U.S. to enter World War II. -
End of World War ll
After defeating Germany and Japan, World War II ended, and the United Nations was formed to help prevent future wars. -
The Cold War Begins
The U.S. and the Soviet Union became the two main world powers and were in a long-lasting competition for power. -
Brown v. Board of Education
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in schools was unfair and unconstitutional. -
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed while in office, which shocked the entire nation. -
Civil Rights Act Passed
This law ended discrimination based on race, color, religion, or gender in places like schools and jobs. -
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall, which separated East and West Germany, was torn down, marking the end of the Cold War in Europe. -
Soviet Union Breaks Up
The Soviet Union collapsed, and many new countries were formed after years of communist rule. -
World Trade Center Bombing
A bombing took place at the World Trade Center in New York City, marking the first major terrorist attack on the U.S. -
Haiti Earthquake
A huge earthquake hit Haiti, killing over 160,000 people and leaving millions homeless. -
Discovery of the Higgs Boson
Scientists found the Higgs Boson, a tiny particle that helps explain how everything in the universe gets mass. -
U.S. Capitol Riot
A group of people stormed the U.S. Capitol, trying to stop Congress from certifying the results of the 2020 election. -
Russia Invades Ukraine
Russia started a war by invading Ukraine, causing a major international crisis and many deaths.