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America in 1955 -1975

By lexipogue3

  • The Vietnam War Started

    The Vietnam War Started
    The war started because of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident which is also known as the USS Maddox incident. It was the entry of America into the Vietnam War.

  • Rosa Parks Incites Montgomery Bus Boycott

    Rosa Parks Incites Montgomery Bus Boycott
    Rosa Parks did not get up from her seat. This caused the bus companies to face bankruptcy. The bus company of Montgomery suffered the most. Rosa Parks was an American activist in the civil rights movement.

  • Civil Rights Movement

    Civil Rights Movement
    The Civil Rights Movement started ultimately when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus. She was arrested for not moving to the back of the bus in Montgomery. This led to other revolts eventually happening.

  • Civil Rights Act of 1957

    Civil Rights Act of 1957
    The goal of the Civil Rights Act was to make sure Americans use their right to vote. It was made to protect voting rights. It was another step into the Civil Rights movement.

  • Hawaii and Alaska Become States in America

    Hawaii and Alaska Become States in America
    Alaska territory was purchased from Russia for $7 million. Hawaii was annexed as US territory. Both were admitted in 1959 as states. The two became the 49th and 50th state in America. Alaska’s economy is based on oil while tourism is very popular in Hawaii.

  • President Kennedy Assassiantion

    President Kennedy Assassiantion
    President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, TX by Oswald. He was riding in a presidential motorcade through Dealey Plaza. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson assumed the presidency upon Kennedy’s death.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. was Assassinated

    Martin Luther King Jr. was Assassinated
    Martin Luther King Jr. was an advocate for people’s rights, especially those of color. Ames Earl Ray ended up wrongly shooting Mr. Luther. Many people of color were upset because they believed their views were somewhat rejected.

  • Moon Landing

    Moon Landing
    Man first landed on the moon. America’s NASA put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon. The US spent a lot of money to do so. This was a big accomplishment in the space race.

  • The Vietnam War Ended

    The Vietnam War Ended
    Representatives of the United States, North and South Vietnam, and the Vietcong signed a peace agreement in Paris. This ended America’s military involvement in the Vietnam War.