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French and Indian War
Conflict in North America that was just one of many conflicts surrounding the struggle for imperial power between Great Britain and France. The war won a great deal of land for the British empire. -
Boston Massacre
Street fight between British soldiers and revolting patriotic citizens, The result was several civilian deaths, allowing the press to paint an awful picture of the entire British empire, adding to the increasing tensions between America and Great Britain. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Recognized as the initial military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
A key battle in the American Revolution as the Patriots inflicted great casualties against the British army (with no small losses of their own). The victory provided the American army with a much-needed confidence boost and definitely helped them win their independence. -
Treaty of Paris
Ended the United States war with Great Britain for independence and recognized the United States as an independent nation. -
XYZ Affair
Diplomatic blunder on French diplomats part as they attempted to bribe American diplomats and deal money "under the table", resulting in the Quasi-War as American's were shocked and outraged by the nerve of the French diplomates "X", "Y" and "Z". -
Louisiana Purchase
A land deal between the United States and France where America gained over 820,000 square miles of land for the RIDICULOUS price of $15,000,000. -
Embargo Act
During the war between Great Britain and France, both warring countries began pestering American ships that they believed to be aiding the enemy, In response, Jefferson snubbed all exportation of American goods. -
War of 1812
Military conflict between America and Great Britain that stemmed from Great Britain's attempts to restrict American trade as well as impressing American naval officers. -
Monroe Doctrine
US foreign policy stating that the US laid all claim to South and Latin America, and those territories where therefore unattainable by any European or Asian powers. -
Mexican-American War
A two year mlitary conflict between America and Mexico, spawned from the annexation of Texas by America and other border disputes. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Signifying the end of the Mexican-American War, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo resulted in the surrendering of more than 500,000 square miles of territory to America. -
American Civil War
The bloody internal American conflict that came to as a result of extreme Southern displeasure with widespread abolition in the North. -
Alaska Purchase
More colloquially known as "Seward's Folly", the purchase of Alaksa was the acquisition of Alaska by America from Russia, effectively ending Russia's efforts to expand into the coast of North America. -
Spanish-American War
A war to end Spanish colonial rule in South America so America could establish a colonial rule in South America. Hm. -
Open Door Policy
The idea that allowed for all trading nations to have their equal and fair share in the Chinese market and trade by establishing "spheres of influence" throughout the nation. -
Treaty of Versailles
Signifying the end of World War I, this treaty imposed increasingly harsh restrictions on every aspect of German government and military, as well as demanding compensation for the Allied losses throughout the war. -
Japanese Invasion of Pearl Harbor
Prior to this catastrophic incident, America had pledged neutrality in World War II. It wasn't until after the Japanese made it personal that America decided to step into the war and steer the war towards the victory of the Allies. -
Invasion of Normandy
Despite very heavy Allied casualties, the Invasion of Normandy was a critical success in World War II as it successfully opened a second European front. -
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Signifying the end of World War II, American airforces dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
