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Ratification of the Constitution
The Constitution of the United States was created on September 17, 1787 and took slightly less than a year to be ratified by nine of the thirteen states. The goal was to bring all of the states together as one under the same laws. With the Constitution, the government gained power and control to be able to make decisions for the greater good. -
Bill of Rights
The United States Bill of Rights was first created on the 25th of September, in 1789, by James Madison. This document was added to the Constitution and became the first ten amendments, giving the American citizens more freedom and power. Without this, the US would not allow the citizens to do the things that we now can. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was a deal that President Jefferson couldn't resist. It gave America the land that now makes up Iowa, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and parts of Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and obviously Louisiana. This land was purchased for around 15 million dollars and was worth it due to all of the agriculture that kept the businesses going. Without the Louisiana Purchase, the French may have kept control of that area. -
Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears began in 1838 and forced many Indian tribes into a small portion of Oklahoma. It began due to the Indian Removal Act of 1830. Many people died from starvation, disease, and exposure to harsh conditions. This was a major part of our history, it was one of the worst experiences for the Indians and gave the Americans more lands; slowly tension would build between the two. -
The Civil War
The American Civil War was fought due to many issues between the northern states and the southern states. Some of these included states' rights, citizens' rights, and taxtation. It was one of our weakest moments in history but at the same time showed our strength. Finally, the Civil War came to an end on May 9, 1865 after many deaths and debts. -
World War II
After the Great Depression and WWI the United States lost a lot of money, lives, and most importantly power. America did not succeed in trying to stay out of warfare but afterwards, there was no depression, businesses were booming with the need for supplies. Losing many lives and going through many struggles but ending up on top, World War II could not be ignored in the history of America. -
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy gave the United States of America hope. Once he died, the citizens felt helpless and lost. There were many conflicts to worry about at that time and his assassination brought even more anxiety upon them. -
September 11, 2001
The terrorist attack on the World Trade Center (Twin Towers) was one of the most horrific days in American history. Not only was it one of our weakest days, it was also one of our strongest. As a nation we set aside our differences and pulled together to unite as one in honor of the people that lost their lives. There have been many advancements to ensure that everything will be under control if it were to happen again, it only made the United States tougher and wiser. -
BP Oil Spill
With 11 deaths and terrible damage done to the enviornment, British Petroleum's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was a great shock to Americans. Not only did it make the US look bad, it caused great harm to the animals in the vicinity. Till this day, there is still oil in the water and absorded into the ground in the swampy areas of Florida. The states along the Gulf lost a lot of tourism due to this and BP tried to help them as best as possible, it's taken time for things to go back to normal. -
Death of Osama bin Laden
Ever since the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, the United States Special Forces had their eyes set on Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda. With very little details about his death and afterwards, the citizens of America was still very pleased and had a sense of hope. This moment in history showed the members of al-Qaeda that we don't stop trying and eventually succeed, no task is left unfinished or forgotten.