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Declaration of Independence
The statement declared by the thirteen original colonies that the US would have independence from the British Empire. -
Monroe Doctrine
US foreign policy that stated that European nations that tried to involve themselves with North or South American states would be seen as acts of aggression. -
Roosevelt Corollary
Addition to the Monroe Doctrine saying that the US can intervene in conflicts between European countries and Latin American countries to enforce Europe's claims rather than Europe press their claims directly. Goes along with Roosevelt's foreign policy "speak softly, and carry a big stick." -
World War I
First global war that began in Europe.The main cause of it was the assassination of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand of Austria. Allies (Britian, Italy, USA, Japan, France, Russia) versus the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey). Ended Nov 11, 1918 -
Sinking of the Lusitania
Germany submarine warfare against the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.Contributed to America joining WWI and many countries turned against Germany. -
Good neighbor policy
Roosevelt announced in his inaugural address that the good neighbor policy shall be used. It was meant to lessen intervention with countries and lessen Latin America's fear towards us. -
Pearl Harbor
Surprise military attack done by the Japan army against the US at our naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Led to the US joining WWII. -
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World War 2
Most widespread war in history. Started because of Germany invading Poland. Allies (USA, Britian, USSR) versus Axis (Italy, Japan, Germany). US did not join until Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
Bombing done by the US at the end of WW2 (also bombed Nagasaki). The bombing was done after Japan had surrended, and only showed them that the US was to be feared/the boss. -
Truman Doctrine
Policy to try and stop the Soviet Union/communism from expanding during the Cold War and that the US could aid any country that felt threatened by communism or the Soviet Union. -
Marshall Plan
American decision to aid Europe after WWII. Gave $160 billion to rebuild Europe. -
Korean War
Started from the division of Korea dividing after WWII. South Korea against North Korea, which the US fought for the South and China for the North (also assisted by the Soviet Union). Known as the "Forgotten War". -
Vietnam War
The US sent troops to Vietnam to try and prevent a Communist takeover of South Vietnam. -
Eisenhower Doctrine
Speech done by president Eisenhower in which a Middle Eastern country could ask to be aided or assisted from US forces if it was being threatened or attacked by another state. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
Closest we have ever came to coming to a nuclear war. Was between US and Soviet Union. We had missiles in Italy and Turkey and Cuba and the Soviet Union decided to place their missiles in Cuba. -
Operation Desert Storm
Ended January 17, 1991. US didn't like Iraq invading and annexing Kuwait -
9/11
Four terrorists attacks by al-Qaeda. Happened in New York City and Washington, D.C. Killed almost 3,000 people and caused at least $10 billion in damage. -
War on Terror
Military campaigned that started after 9/11. Planned to eliminate al-Qaeda. NATO and non-NATO nations participated in the conflict. -
Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom)
The war in Afghanistan. This began because of 9/11. Bush sent troops into Afghanistan due to terroist acttack. -
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Armed conflict in Iraq that had 2 phases. First phase was an invasion US led that ended Ba'athist Iraq. That was followed by more fighting to oppose the occupying forces and the newly formed Iraqi government. Started because Iraq's alleged possession of weapons of mass destruction caused a threat to their security. Ended Dec 15, 2011. -
Air Strikes on ISIS
US started to launch air strikes on ISIS after them killing innocent US journalists and how out of control they have gotten in Syria and Iraq.
