American Revolution: Part 2

  • WW1 (French and Indian War)

    US intervenes in World War I, but rejects membership of League of Nations in its aftermath. This relates to the French and Indian War because it happens similarly
  • US embassy in Tehran, Iran (Shot Heard Around the World)

    US embassy in Tehran, Iran, seized by radical students. The 444-day hostage crisis - including a failed rescue attempt in 1980 - impacts on President Carter's popularity and dominates the 1980 presidential election campaign. This relates to "Shot Heard Around the World" because they both target and have the same intentions
  • 9/11 attack (Boston Massacre)

    11 September - Coordinated suicide attacks by al-Qaeda terror group prompts the US to embark on a ''war on terror'' that includes invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. This relates to the Boston Massacre because they are both deadly.
  • Tea Party (Boston Tea Party)

    In 2009 there was a global economic meltdown and people weren't happy. People wanted answers so they began to protest. Somebody suggested posting tea bags to their elected representatives in congress, so people did This relates to Boston Tea Party because they are protesting over similar problems.