PART 2 - 4 Events From The Timeline Related to Modern Day Events

  • The Boston Massacre - Tiananmen Square Massacre

    During the Tiananmen Square protests, thousands of students, workers, and other civilians gathered in Tiananmen Square to call for political reforms and greater freedom. The Chinese government declared martial law and eventually ordered the military to suppress the protests. The military used armed troops and tanks to forcefully clear the square, resulting in a violent confrontation with the protesters. it is estimated that hundreds, possibly even thousands, of people were killed.
  • The Proclamation Line - Israeli West Bank Barrier

    The Proclamation Line of 1763 was a boundary set by the British government following the French and Indian War, which restricted westward settlement by colonists in North America. The Israeli West Bank barrier, which began in the early 2000s, consisting of fences and checkpoints, was built by the Israeli government to separate Israeli settlements from Palestinian territories in the West Bank. The barrier aimed to improve security, but it has also been a source of controversy and criticism
  • French and Indian War - Russia and Ukraine War

    The French and Indian War and the Russian-Ukrainian War have some similarities between them. One similarity is that both conflicts involved multiple nations and had significant geopolitical implications. Another similarity is that both wars were entrenched in territorial disputes and struggles for dominion over certain regions.
  • Boston Tea Party - January 6th Riots

    January 6 and the Boston Tea Party are events that occurred in contexts, but they both involved acts of protest and defiance. The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16, 1773, when American colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor to protest against British taxation policies. On the other hand, January 6 refers to the events of January 6, 2021, when a fierce mob stormed the United States Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the presidential election.