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Manifest Destiny
The Manifest Destiny was significant because it expanded democracy and capitalism across North America bringing in money, land, resources, and strengthening the economy. -
Treaty Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Treaty Guadalupe Hidalgo was significant because it was the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War in favor of the United States giving them Arizona, California, Texas, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. -
Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 was significant because it allowed the United States to expand territories and accept California as a free state. The territory was rich in gold, natural resources, and agricultural products. -
“Bleeding Kansas”
“Bleeding Kansas” was significant because it was a series of violent civil confrontations over whether or not Kansas was going to be a free state or a slave state. This was also the first wars to the start of the Civil War. -
Kanagawa Treaty
The Kanagawa Treaty was significant because it was the first treaty signed between the United States and Japan. This treaty also transformed Japan as a country. -
Panic of 1857
The Panic of 1857 was significant because it was a financial panic in the United States that was caused by the international economy declining and over-expansion of the domestic economy. This was the first worldwide economic crisis. -
Dred Scott v Sanford
The court case Dred Scott v Sanford was significant because the decision would affect the national political scene, impact the rights of free blacks, and reinforce the institution of slavery. -
Raid on Harpers Ferry
The Raid on Harpers Ferry was significant because it was what sparked the Civil War and end slavery. -
Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter was significant because it was where the first shots of the Civil War were fired and the Confederate States took control and 4 more states succeeded, giving more military action for support. -
Anaconda Plan
The Anaconda Plan was significant because it was a strategic plan set in place by the Union to defeat the Confederacy. -
Homestead Act 1862
The Homestead Act 1862 was significant because it granted 160 acres of land to claimants, giving anyone a fair chance to claim land. -
Morrill Land Grant Act
The Morrill Land Grant Act was significant because it allowed farmers and working people have access to higher education. It also emphasized agriculture and mechanic arts. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was significant because it was what led the way to abolishing slavery in the United states completely. -
13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment was significant because it abolished slavery and ended servitude. -
Sherman’s March
Sherman’s March was significant because it was the turning point in the Civil War, ending it quicker and getting Georgia on the side of the Union. -
Civil Rights Act 1866
The Civil Rights Act 1866 was significant because it was the first federal law to define citizenship and affirm that all citizens are equally protected under the law. -
Reconstruction Acts
The Reconstruction Acts were significant because they were what restored the United States as a unified nation. -
14th Amendment
The 14th Amendment was significant because it protected the civil rights of freed slaves after the Civil War. -
15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment was significant because it made sure that men were not denied their voting rights due to their race. -
Panic of 1873
The Panic of 1873 was significant because it triggered an economic depression in Europe and North America.
