U.S.A. History 2018

Slave Trade Starts

1400

This was the start of a long struggle of racism that was a terrible, yet important part of history. Link text

Columbus Discovers America

1492

This was the first time that Europeans had contact with the Americas and began the era of exploration. Link text

Jamestown founded

1607

British people came over to the new world for a new life and were able to esblsih the 1st permant colny in north America. Link text

French and Indian war

1756

First major war in the colonies that would become the U.S.A. Link text

American Revolution

1775

This was the war that gave the U.S. it's indepence from Britan. Link text

Oregon Trail

1811

This was the way to get out west which many Americans desired to do. Link text

Baseball invented

1839

This was the most popular sport in the U.S. and basically popularized sports around the world. Link text

Civil War

1861

This was the bloodiest war in U.S. history and the souths failed independence attempt. (https://student.teachtci.com/shared/home)

Civil war ends

1865

This was the end of the 1st "Modern war" in U.S. history. The southern confederates had been beaten. This also marked the true end of slavery in the United States. (https://student.teachtci.com/shared/home)

The Railroad

1869

This finished the railroad connecting the U.S. from coast to coast. Link text

Basketball invented

1891

Dr. Naismith invented basketball by putting a putting up two peach baskets and to score you would shoot the ball in the basket Link text

Ford Model T invented

1908

This was the first car which popularized all cars and reinveted transportation. Link text

The Death of Ferdinand

1914

While many things had been stirring in Europe, the death of Fraz Ferdinand and his wife brought things to a head in Europe. This caused a trigger of wars being declared across the content ultimately leading to world war 1. (https://student.teachtci.com/shared/home)

Tanks invented

1916

Tanks were important in WW1 and helped put an end to the stalemate in the trenches. They changed the course of the war and made it possible for the allies to push the Germans out of France. (https://student.teachtci.com/shared/home)

U.S. Enters WW1

1917

The U.S. enters the 1st world war on the side of the allies and plays an important role in the defeat of Germany. They helped the allies win the war and provided a major morale boost for the army. (https://student.teachtci.com/shared/home)

Start of the NBA

1949

The NBA popularized basketball and was the result of BBA and the BL merged. Link text

Cuban Missle Crises

Oct 14, 1962

The Cuban Missle Crises was an important event in U.S. history and almost resulted in nuclear war. If it had not been resolved, the U.S. and Russia would likley be seystoyed today. (https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/cuban-missile-crisis)

Magic Johnson Drafted

1979

Magic Johnson is the greatest player ever for the greatest franchise ever, making this a historic date. (http://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/645150)

Cold War ends

Dec 25, 1991

The Cold war ends the tension between the U.S. and the Soviets and the USSR collapses. This raulted in the beging of the current era of the U.S. as the lone world super power. (http://www.ushistory.org/us/59e.asp)

9/11

2001

This was the start of the war on terror, the twin towers in New York were destroyed. This was unexpected for the U.S.A. and was the work of Osama Bin Ladin. Two planes were flown into the largest buildings in the U.S., deystorying both and killing lots of people inside. (https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/9-11-attacks)

Death of Osama Bin Ladin

2011

Osama Bin Ladin was the leader of the Al Queda terrorist group who was responsible for 9/11 and other attacks. The U.S. had declared a war on terror and with his death came the end of Al Queda. Yet, this gave rise to another group, ISIS. (https://www.britannica.com/topic/al-Qaeda)

Lebron James 1st champoinship

2012

Lebron James, possibly the best athlete ever, won his 1st ever NBA title in 2012. This was the biggest moment in his career. Link text

DACA introduction

2012

This act opened borders for minors that came illegally, giving immigrants a chance in the U.S. Link text

Lonzo Ball 1st high school game

2013

This is only the beginning for Lonzo Balls illustrious career as a basketball and media star (www.ESPN.com)

Lonzo Ball Highschool Championship

2015

Lonzo ball and his brothers win a california state title, making lonzo ball the greatest high school basketball player to ever do it. (www.ESPN.com)

Lebron James and The Cavs defats The Golden State Warriors

2016

The Cleveland Cavaliers were down 3-1. It had seemed hopeless. They were going into a game 5 at Oracle do or die. They had lost the year before and it seemed they would do it again. Lebron James goes off for 40 points in games 5. The basketball world is shocked, however in games 6 in Clevland, James does it again scoring 41 points. In game 7, it is tied, 2 minutes left to play, Kyrie turns the ball over Andre Iguadola goes to score. Blocked by James, Cavs win. (www.nba.com)

Lonzo Ball Drafted

2017

This is very significant to the sports world and was the year basketball was changed forever with Lonzo Ball making his NBA debut Link text

Lebron signs with the Lakers

2018

This was the moment the Lakers became unstoppable, with Lebron James, Lonzo Ball, and Kyle Kuzma, they would be Locks for the NBA title for at least the next 4 years. (www.NBA.com)