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Mexican Independence from Spain
A priest named Miguel Hidalgo, advocated for the freedom of Mexico from Spain. After signing the Treaty of Córdoba, Mexico gained its independence from Spain. -
Manifest Destiny
The Manifest Destiny was a belief many believed was a sign from God for America to stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and conquer most of North America. -
Women's Rights Movement
The Women's right movement focused on the rights to vote for all women. Other focuses of this movement was for women to be able to own land, receive their own money instead of their husbands, and being able to work. -
Juneteenth
Juneteenth was a celebration of the end of slavery after the Civil War ended. Texas was going to be part of a reconstruction which included the emancipation of slavery. -
The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age occurred from 1870-1900. In this age there was an introduction to a new type of millionaire called, "captains of industry". -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was a sign of peace after World War II. This treaty was signed between the Allies and Germany. -
Nineteenth Amendment
The Nineteenth Amendment gave women the right to vote. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression also known as Black Tuesday, is when the U.S stock market crashed which lead to other stock markets around the world crash. This also lead to 25% of unemployment. -
The New Deal
During the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, created several economic policies to help relief unemployment, fix the economy, and created a better financial system. -
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor occurred during World War II, since the U.S stayed neutral for years, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This lead the U.S to enter the war.
