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U.S. History B Timeline
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The Invention of the Model T
The Model T was the first car that was sold in the U.S. that was affordable for most of its citizens. -
Start of WWI
The war to "end all wars", WWI was the first real World War, in which every continent was involved, and most of the world's countries took sides. -
The Zimmermann Telegram
British cryptographers intercepted a message from Germany's prime minister to the German Minister to Mexico to try and get them to join their side in WWI. This telegram helped to draw the U.S. into the war. -
The end of WWI (Armistice)
The war to "end all wars", WWI was the first real World War, in which every continent was involved, and most of the world's countries took sides. It ended in an armistice, which means the imediate end of fighting, instead of a surrender. -
The 19th Amendment
This Amendment to the Constitution of the United States made it so that no one could be kept from voting because they were a man or a woman. -
Charles Lindbergh's Solo Flight
Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo flight across the Atlantic ocean, which was an important leap in aviation. -
Black Thursday
One of the events that kicked off the Great Depression, Black Thursday was one of the worst Stock Market crashes in History. -
The New Deal
When FDR became president of the U.S., he instituted a number of changes to stop the Great Depression. These changes took place in the next eight years. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany
The man that started WWII took power in 1933, and started making changes to Germanys system, that eventually led to the rise of the Nazi party. -
The Munich Pact
An agreement between several European countries that allowed Germany to annex certain countries. -
Invasion of Poland/Start of World War II
World War II was the largest war that ever took place. Almost every country sent troops to fight in this war. The number of deaths was estimated between 45 and 60 million people. The War began when Germany invaded Poland, easily defeating the mobilized polish troops. -
Pearl Harbor
The Japenese bombed Pearl Harbor, drawing the U.S. into WWII. This became one of the most infamous moments in U.S. History. -
D-day/Battle of Normandy
Allied troops land on the beaches of Normandy and force the Germans back. Paratroopers also land in France. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
The first of two nuclear bombs, it wiped out 90% of the cities population according to History.com. -
Bombing of Nagasaki
The second, and last, use of atomic bombs in war. This bomb killed about 40,000 people. Japan Surrendered unconditionally after this event. -
End of World War II
World War II was the largest war that ever took place. Almost every country sent troops to fight in this war. The number of deaths was estimated between 45 and 60 million people. -
Formation of the United Nations
The United Nations attempts to keep peace, and puts international law into place. -
The Long Telegram
An 8,000-word Telegram, this was sent by the American charge of affairs in Moscow, George Kennan. It detailed his veiws of the soviet Union and of U.S. policy towards communism. The date is approximate. -
The formation of NATO
NATO is a peacetime military alliance between the U.S. and various European nations. -
Soviet-Union acquires Atomic bombs.
Soviet-Union gets there bombs. -
Invention of the Internet
Invented in the 1950s by numerous people, the internet has now become massive, and modern inventions have kept it up to date. -
Beginning of the Korean War
The U.S. helps South Korea defend against North Korea. It ended in a stalemate. -
The end of the Korean war
The U.S. helps South Korea defend against North Korea. It ended in a stalemate. -
The start of the Vietnam War
A long, costly, and divisive war, The Vietnam war hit the American feeling of invincibility hard. Soldiers that returned suffered severe PTSD and the average age of soldiers was 21. -
Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat
Rosa Parks is arrested when she refuses to give up her seat on the bus because she was black. This event led to a boycott of this particular bus system. -
Brown V.S. Board of Education
A case that went to the Supreme Court. It ruled in favor of Brown and ended segregation in schools. -
The Cuban Missile Crisis
Soviet Union set up missile sites on Cuba, planning to bomb the U.S.. The United States retaliated by blockading Cuba. -
John F. Kennedy's assassination
JFK is assassinated in Dallas TX. He was buried with full military honors. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The joint Resolution allowed Lyndon Johnson to take any necessary actions to repel any attacks on the U.S. and to take action to prevent further agression. -
Apollo 11 Moon landing
U.S. Astronauts make it to the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldarin are the first on the Moon's surface. -
The Watergate Break-ins/Nixon's resignation
Burglars break-in to the water-gate complex of building, steal documents, and bug phones. Detectives uncovered evidence that suggested that President Nixon was involved. After more evidence was uncovered, Nixon shamefully resigned. -
End of the Vietnam War
A long, costly, and divisive war, The Vietnam war hit the American feeling of invincibility hard. Soldiers that returned suffered severe PTSD and the average age of soldiers was 21. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin wall, a wall that separated East and West Berlin, was torn down. around 100 people died trying to escape into West Germany. -
9/11 attacks
4 planes were hijacked by terrorists and sent toward the Pentagon, The World Trade Center, and another unknown target. (Washington D.C. was suspected) Two planes crashed into the World Trade Center, killing many. One crashed into the Pentagon and brave passengers on the fourth fought back and diverted the plane to a field. None of them survived, but the plane did not hit a place of national interest. These people, already doomed to die, saved the lives of who knows how many. They are Honored.
