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American Revolutionary War
American War Of Independence
War or the American War of Independence or also called the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers. -
Declaration of Independence
<ahref='http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration.html' >Declaration of independence</a>
Declaration of IndependenceIn 1877 the Declaration of Independence had a major effect on the U.S because it gave American the freedom to be free. This event impacted world history because it was the day that the United States of America became a its own country. -
Treaty of Paris
Treat Of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ratifies the independence of the 13 North American states. Canada remains a British province, beginning its separate development as a U.S. neighbor. This treaty would truly secure the American nation. This event impacted world history because it led to taxation on colonies in order to pay debt which led to American Revolution. -
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and CLark Expediton
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out on an amazing expedition across the Louisiana Territory. They were asked by Thomas Jefferson to explore the incharted Westa nd to find a find a water route across North America. This impacted world history because it proved that men of their culture could succeed. -
The Meiji Restoration Revolution
Meiji Restoration/Revolution
The Meiji Revolution or “Restoration” is one of the single most important events in modern Japanese history. It was a chain of events that restored imperial rule to Japan in 1868. The Restoration led to enormous changes in Japan's political and social structure, and spanned both the late Edo period. -
Sino-Japanese War
Overview of the Sino-Japanese War
The First Sino-Japanese War (1 August 1894 – 17 April 1895) was fought between Qing Dynasty China and Meiji Japan, primarily over control of Korea. -
World War I (WWI)
Historical Importance of World War I:
World War I was a major war centred in Europe that lasted until 11 November 1918. It involved all the world's great powers, which were assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies and the Central Powers. -
Black Tom ammunition depot explosion at Jersey City coast
Black Tom explosion in Jersey City, New Jersey, was an act of sabotage on American ammunition supplies by German agents to prevent the materiel from being used by the Allies in World War I -
Russian Revolution
<ahref='http://depts.washington.edu/baltic/papers/russianrevolution.htm' >Russian Revolution</a>
The Russian Revolution of 1917 played a very important role in world history and also a major role in the history of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania -
World War II
World War II
World War II Men, women, and children were killed by the millions. Many lost their loved ones and had to seek new lands to call home as there was so much devastation. World War II also led to the creation of the United Nations, a homeland for the Jews, and the beginning of the Cold War.
