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The American Revolution
The 13 colonies won independence from Great Britain and then eventually it became the United States. -
Louisiana Purchase
Paying 68 million francs to France gave the US 828 million square miles of territory. Some of the 15 states that were part of the Louisiana purchase were Texas, New Mexico, New Orleans and others in the middle part of the US. -
The Civil War
A war fought over slavery within the US itself. The Civil War is also known as the "The war within the states". This was killed many innocent civilians. -
Manhattan Project
Research and developing project during WWII to produce nuclear weapons. -
Pearl Harbor
The Japanese surprise military attack on the US naval base in Pearal Harbor,Hawaii Territory. This then lead to the bomb dropped in Hiroshima, Japan. -
Apollo 11
The mission which two Americans landed safely on the moon, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. There are many conspiracies that don’t support the mission and believe that no human has ever stepped foot on the moon and it was all an act. -
9/11/2001
Terrorist attack on the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Almost 3,000 people died that day. -
Barack Obama
The first African American to become president of the United States . He also served two terms. He helped the US doing many things to help not only Americans but also undocumented people that want to come to the US and study with the program DACA which gave many the opportunity to come to the United States. -
Gay Marriage
A right protected by the Supreme Court and finally legal throughout the United States. Same-sex couples could marry in all states. -
Hillary Clinton election
First women to go through a presidential election and go head to head for Commander in Chief. She was determined to win but came short to the now President of the United States, Donald Trump. She was also the first lady of the United States from 1993-2001.
