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Jamestown Colony founded
First permanent English settlement in North America. -
Declaration of Independence
The 13 colonies declare independence from Britain. -
U.S. Constitution adopted
Establishes the framework for the federal government. -
Louisiana Purchase
The U.S. acquires territory from France. -
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American Civil War
Conflict between the North and South over slavery. -
Abraham Lincoln assassinated
Lincoln is killed following the end of the Civil War. -
Great Depression begins
Economic downturn affecting the global economy. -
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U.S. involvement in World War II
The U.S. joins the Allies against the Axis powers. -
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
The 35th President is assassinated in Dallas. -
Civil Rights Act
Landmark legislation to end racial segregation. -
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
First humans land on the Moon. -
Watergate Scandal
President Richard Nixon resigns amid scandal. -
End of the Cold War
Marked by the fall of the Berlin Wall and dissolution of the Soviet Union. -
September 11 Attacks
errorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. -
Financial Crisis
Major economic downturn globally. -
Barack Obama inaugurated
First African American President of the U.S. -
Donald Trump elected President
Wins against Hillary Clinton. -
COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. faces significant health and economic challenges. -
Joe Biden inaugurated
Becomes the 46th President of the U.S. -
Ongoing political and economic challenges
Continued impacts of recent global events.