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John Booth shoots Abraham Lincoln
Booth shot Lincoln once in the back of the head at the Ford's Theater; Lincoln died the next morning.
We lost an important political figure & Johnson took over presidency.
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Union Demobilized
The US colonies formed "Union" that eventually separated.
Helped us form a better country and learn from mistakes.
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13th Amendment Ratified
Formally abolished slavery in the US.
It got rid of slavery & helped with rights.
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British land troops in Egypt
The imperial land grab began with a 102-mile-canal that connected the Mediterranean Sea with the Indian Ocean through the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt.
New technology development (canals)
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Germany controls German East Africa
The german rule was not ended until they were defeated in WW1.
Showed how easy it is to take territory
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Boxer Rebellion in China
A violent anti-foreign, anti-colonial and anti-Christian uprising that took place in China.
Showed the world that there is hate everywhere.
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Square Deal Policy
Roosevelt supported progressive and aggressive political reforms.
Helped with conservation.
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The Jungle is published
Upton Sinclair published it to exploit appalling conditions in the meatpacking plants.
Helped establish rules and regulations for the public.
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Pure Food & Drug Act Passed
Pure Food & Drug Act and the Meat inspection act are passed.
Helped public's health and welfare.
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17th Amendment ratified
Allowed voters to cast direct votes for U.S. Senators. Prior to its passage, Senators were chosen by state legislatures.
Helped democracy form better.
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Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated
Started WWI for countries other than the US.
Caused a big world war.
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Germany declares war on France
Germany declared war on France, moving ahead with a long-held strategy.
Shows the start of how other countries got in the mix.
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USA declares war on Germany
Four days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States declaration of war against the Japanese Empire, Nazi Germany declared war against the United States.
Our involvement with war.
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Prohibition begins 18th amendment
United States Constitution effectively established the prohibition of alcoholic beverages in the United States by declaring the production, transport, and sale of alcohol.
Showed that you can’t stop people from doing illegal things.
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Teapot Dome Scandal
A government scandal that was a bribery incident involving the administration of then President Warren G. Harding.
Showed bribery worked then & it still does
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Hitler invades Poland
German forces bombard Poland on land and from the air, as Adolf Hitler seeks to regain lost territory and ultimately rule Poland.
Helped us learn new war tatics.
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Britain & France declare war on Germany
In response to Hitler's invasion of Poland, Britain and France, both allies of the overrun nation declare war on Germany
Showed Allie powers vs communism
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Hitler launched blitzkrieg
Germany invaded Poland only days after signing the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact, under which the Soviet Union agreed not to defend Poland from the east if Germany attacked it from the west.
Gave new war techniques.
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Italy enters war
After withholding formal allegiance to either side in the battle between Germany and the Allies, Benito Mussolini, dictator of Italy, declares war on France and Great Britain.
Start of war for another country
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Pearl Harbor
A surprise military strike by the Japanese air force against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Helped us prepare for future attacks.
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Hiroshima
Japan’s Island ,Honshu, was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during WWII from the US.
Advancements in weapons and warfare.
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Nagasaki
Japanese city on the northwest coast of the island of Kyushu. It is synonymous with a key moment during World War II, after suffering an Allied nuclear attack.
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Truman Doctrine
American foreign policy whose stated purpose was to counter Soviet geopolitical expansion during the Cold War.
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Marshall Plan
America aided Western Europe, in which the United States gave over $13 billion in economic assistance to help rebuild Western European economies after the end of World War II.
Helped aid our neighbor countries
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NATO formed
Intended to defend member nations against troops in pro-communist countries. The United States also wanted to maintain a presence in Europe.
Tried to help contain spread of communism
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NAFTA into affect
North American Free Trade Agreement, is a three-country accord negotiated by the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States that entered into force in January 1994.
Helped our country and surroundings
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No child left behind act passed
A federal law that provides money for extra educational assistance for poor children in return for improvements in their academic progress.
Helps students who’s families are struggling
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9/11 Attacks
A series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States. 2996 people killed and over 6000 injured.
United the country and brought more security in US.
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Marijuana legalization
Colorado and Washington state became first states to legalize recreational use of cannabis.
Helped boost economy and help people with medical conditions.
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Las Vegas mass shooting
Deadliest mass shooting in modern US history; 58 dead and 546 injured.
Showed the tighter gun laws we need.
Society
