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The First Red Scare
Marked by a widespread fear of Bolshevism and Anarchism. Lasted until 1921 -
The 19th Amendment
The 19th amendment granted women the right to vote. -
The Great Depression
On Oct. 29, 1929, the stock market crashed causing the Great Depression of the 1930s, -
World War II
A global war that was fought between the Allies and Axises. Lasted until Sep 2, 1945. -
Pearl Harbor
On December 7th, 1941, 353 Japanese fighters, bombers, and torpedo planes attacked an American base. This marked the start of World War II. -
The Cold War
A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union with its satellite states, and the United States with its allies after World War II. Lasted until 1991 -
The Second Red Scare
A fear-driven phenomenon brought on by the growing power of communist countries in the wake of the Second World War. Lasted until 1954 -
The Vietnam War
A conflict between the communist government of North Vietnam and South Vietnam. South Vietnam's principal ally was the United States. Lasted until Apr 30, 1975. -
The Arrest of Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama for refusing to surrender her seat on a bus to a white passenger. -
Civil Rights Act
The legislation outlawed discrimination against African Americans and women including racial segregation. -
Watergate
Five men committed a burglary on the Democratic National Committee HQ at the Watergate Office Complex. President Richard Nixon attempted to cover up his administration's involvement. -
Oklahoma Bombing
A terrorist bombed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. 168 people were killed in the blast with 19 people being under the age of six. -
Columbine Shooting
Two teens went on a shooting spree at Columbine High School killing 13 people and wounding more than 20 others before turning their guns on themselves and committing suicide. -
9-11
Two planes hit the World Trade Center towers on September 11th. Another plane hit the Pentagon. The last plane crashed in PA. These planes were overtaken by terrorists, but passengers of the one plane crashed the plane before it could cause major damage. -
Iraq War
A conflict that began with the invasion of Iraq by a United States-led coalition that overthrew the government of Saddam Hussein. Lasted until Dec 18, 2011. -
Virginia Tech Massacre
Seung Hui Cho shot 32 people dead and wounded more than a dozen. This event is the deadliest shooting committed by a single gunman. -
Trump Russia Collusion
Trump and his campaign were suspected of colluding with Russia in the 2016 Presidential Election. -
Orlando Nightclub Shooting
Omar Mateen killed 49 people and wounded 53 others in a mass shooting inside Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. -
Parkland Shooting
A gunman opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. 17 people were killed and 17 were injured. -
El Paso Shooting
A mass shooting occurred at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas where a gunman killed 22 people and injured 24 others.