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Declaration of Independence
it was a document that summarized the reasons that gave motivation to the colonist to seek independence. Declaration of Independence is an important part of American because first, it has the goals of our nation. it also contains the arguments the colonists used to explain why they wanted to be free of British rule. this had a major impact on our history since to it the 13 colonies are now this country. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris, signed in Paris. it was signed by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of America. this happened on September 3, 1783. the helped the united states by having ended the American Revolutionary War. -
Constitution of United States of America
The Constitution of the United States established America's national government and fundamental laws and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. It was created on September 17, 1787. It's one of the oldest Constitutions in the world. It gave the federal government more power and allowed them to effectively levy tariffs and Laws were passed and they had to be followed. -
Louisiana Purchase
the Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from France in 1803. In return for fifteen million dollars, the U.S. acquired a total of 828,000 sqm.it was such a cheap price that it was a sum of less than 3 cents per acre. It allowed the United States to become a much larger territory which would soon turn into new states. -
Industrial Revolution
the Industrial Revolution was a time when the manufacturing of goods moved from small shops and homes to large factories. This shift brought about changes in culture as people moved from rural areas to big cities in order to work. It also introduced new technologies, new types of transportation, and a different way of life for many. this affected the United States by making cities the focus of American life. -
Monroe Doctrine
Although initially disregarded by the great powers of Europe, the Monroe Doctrine became a mainstay of U.S. foreign policy. In 1823 U.S. President James Monroe proclaimed the U.S. role as protector of the Western Hemisphere by forbidding European powers from colonizing additional territories in the Americas. In return, Monroe committed to not interfere with the affairs, conflicts, and extant colonial enterprises of European states. this meant the united states would be free of any problems. -
American Civil War
The Civil War in the United States began in 1861. there was tensions between northern and southern states over slavery, states’ rights and westward expansion. The conflict was the costliest and deadliest war ever fought on American soil. 620,000 of 2.4 million soldiers killed, millions more injured and much of the South left in ruin. thanks to this we identify ourselves as Democrats and Republicans. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The sinking of the Cunard ocean liner RMS Lusitania occurred on Friday, 7 May 1915 during the First World War, as Germany waged submarine warfare against the United Kingdom which had implemented a naval blockade of Germany. The ship was identified and torpedoed by the German U-boat U-20 and sank in 18 minutes. 1,198 of the 1,959 people aboard killed, leaving 761 survivors., Turned international opinion against Germany. it is known to be a cause to why the US entered war. -
Women's suffrage
Women's suffrage is the right of women to vote in elections. Beginning in the late 1800s, women worked for broad-based economic and political equality and for social reforms and sought to change voting laws in order to allow them to vote. Passed by Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote. The 19th amendment guarantees all American women the right to vote. this was a major change since women did do so much to be heard. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world. it lasted from 1929 to 1939. It began after the stock market crash of October 1929, which sent Wall Street into a panic and wiped out millions of investors. this affected us because it was a call for help time there was an increase of25% in unemployment. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. at the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. this event occurred on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. The attack led to the United States' formal entry into World War II the next day. this causes many deaths and loss of aircraft and sips it also affected the Japanese American they were seen as spies now. -
Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
During the final stage of World War II, the United States detonated two nuclear weapons. over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945. 90,000–146,000 people in Hiroshima and 39,000–80,000 people in Nagasaki; roughly half of the deaths in each city occurred on the first day. this resulted in the united states winning wwll -
Cold War
Cold War, the open yet restricted rivalry that developed after World War II between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies. The Cold War was waged on political, economic, and propaganda fronts and had only limited recourse to weapons. Tensions increased in the aftermath of World War II when the United States dropped the atom bomb and Russian forces took over Eastern Europe. -
Civil rights movement
The civil rights movement goal of enforcing constitutional and legal rights for African Americans It was led by people like Mlk Jr., Malcolm X, and many others. this movement came with violence riots boycotts. its goal was to achieve civil rights equal to those of whites, equal opportunity in employment, housing, education, right to vote, access to public facilities end segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. -
vietnam war
The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, and in Vietnam as the Resistance War Against America .simply the American War, was an undeclared war in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. It was one of the longest wars. it consisted of South Vietnam against North Vietnam. This affected the united states since they helped Vietnam with soldiers. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark civil rights and labor law in the United States. outlaw's discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It prohibits the unequal application of voter registration requirements, and racial segregation in schools, employment, and public accommodations. this helped end an era of racism. -
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., an American clergyman, and civil rights leader. he was fatally shot at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. on April 4, 1968, at 6:01 p.m. CST. He was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he died at 7:05 p.m. this affected many African Americans since a lot of them looked up to them and most every American did. -
The Monica Lewinsky Affair
The Clinton–Lewinsky scandal was an American political sex scandal that involved 49-year-old President Bill Clinton and 22-year-old White House intern Monica Lewinsky. The sexual relationship took place between 1995 and 1997 and came to light in 1998. this ended as our president being impeached. -
September 11 attacks
The September 11 attacks (also referred to as 9/11) were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States. it occurred on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. 2,996 people were killed (including the 19 hijackers) and more than 6,000 others injured. it is a major event since it left a lot of people traumatized and it was one of the biggest terrorist attacks -
First African american president
On November 4, 2008, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois was elected president of the United States over Senator John McCain of Arizona. Obama became the 44th president, and the first African American to be elected to that office. He was subsequently elected to a second term over former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. having an African American president changed a lot of peoples views.
