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American Revolution
The American Revolution was between 1765-1783 that occurred in the thirteen colonies. The American Revolution was fought between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies. It was important to U.S. history, because it showed that America did not like being ruled by Great Britain. It is also important, because the American Revolution allowed the colonies to gain freedom and ultimately became the United States. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against the tax on tea. Colonists did not want to pay taxes on British tea, so they dumped the tea in the Boston Harbor. It is important to U.S. history, because it started the phrase "no taxation without representation". It is also important, because the Intolerable Acts were created as punishment of these actions. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence allowed the original thirteen colonies to declare their independence from Britain. Foreign countries wanted to have their own governments and political policies, so this document was a way to state it. It was important to U.S. history, because this allowed America to become what it is today. It is also important, because it began the policy of democracy in America. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments in the Constitution. It was ratified in 1791 to provide human rights to citizens. It was important to U.S. history, because it protected citizens from the power of the government. It was also important, because it separated the government branches into judicial, executive, and legislative. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal between the United States and France. From this purchase, the United States owned 827,000 square miles of land for $15 million. It was important to U.S. history, because it increased the land owned for the United States. It was also important, because it allowed the United States to have more control over farms and resources from nature. -
The Civil War
The Civil War was between April 04, 1861-April 09, 1865 and known as ¨The War Between States¨. Northern (Union) and Southern (Confederate) states fought in the war. It is important to U.S. history, because it was war to decided what who happen to the fate of slavery. Fortunately, the Northern states won and opposed slavery to abolish it. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln occurred when he was watching a play at Ford's Theatre. Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth and his motive was to get revenge for the Confederate states. It was important to U.S. history, because Lincoln wanted to get rid of slavery and have equality. It was also important, because Lincoln wanted to change the U.S. for the better, but there were still people out there who wanted confederacy to rise. -
Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson was a legal case to uphold racial segregation laws. The case was allowed only if facilities were separate, but equal. It was important to U.S. history, because "separate but equal" facilities were not followed. This increased racial segregation, because, for example, white water fountains were clean with cold water, but black water fountains were dirty with warm water. -
World War I
World War I occurred between July 28, 1914-November 11, 1918 involving the Central Powers and the Allied Powers. World War I was caused by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. It is important to U.S. history, because it showed America the outlook of the battlefield. It also helped the U.S. stay safe from attacks, because of being allies with other countries who were involved in the war. -
The Roaring 20s
The Roaring 20s was between the 1920-1929 that had social and political change. More Americans began to live in cities rather than farms and the economy grew. It is important to U.S. history, because more women wanted to be involved in work and art, rather than just working as a housewife. It is also important, because it gave citizens who lived in the U.S. a sense of freedom and prosperity. -
Stock Market Crash
The Stock Market Crash lasted from October 24, 1929-October 29, 1929 on Wall Street. The crash was known as the worst economic event in history. It was important to U.S. history, because it caused unemployment of 15 million people. It was also important, because it sped up economic collapse to begin the Great Depression. -
World War II
World War II happened between September 01, 1939-September 02, 1945 due to the political control of Hitler and his way of attacking other countries. World War II was won by the Allied Powers and lost by the Axis Powers. It is important to U.S. history, because the U.S. (Allied Powers) were able to defeat Germany and ultimately Hitler. It is also important, because this win allowed the United Nations to be formed. -
Pearl Harbor Attack
The Pearl Harbor Attack was a surprise military attack on American sailors by Japanese soldiers. 2,008 sailors were killed in this attack. It is important to U.S. history, because this attack led to the U.S. being involved in World War II. It was also important, because 350 Japanese aircrafts attacked which led to many casualties; "a date that would live in infamy" - President Roosevelt. -
The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project was a way for the United States to create nuclear weapons and bombs. The project started in 1939 and was successfully completed in 1946. It was important to U.S. history, because it was the first nuclear bombs to be made. It was also important, because it have an advantage to the United States when it came to war. -
The Cold War
The Cold War happened between 1947-1991 and focused mainly on political, economical, and propaganda fronts. The United States and Soviet Union were involved in the Cold War, because United States did not like the idea of a communist country and rather a democratic country. It is important to U.S. history, because it revealed the disagreements between Soviet Union and United States. The Cold War showed that communism was not helping the citizens and ended when the Berlin Wall was damaged. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a court case that stated racial segregation in schools is unconstitutional even if the schools are equal. The law was in favor of the Brown family who believed that they should not have schools separated by color. It is important to U.S. history, because it allowed people of all races, specifically black and whites, to attend the same school. It was also important, because this was the first step to getting rid of racism. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott occurred between December 05, 1955-December 20, 1956 when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white person. It was also a protest against racial segregation on public transportation. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was important to U.S. history, because it brought light to civil rights needed for all people. It was also important, because it showed that all people no matter their color should be equal and to use public transportation as everyone else. -
Martin Luther King Jr. Speech
The MLK Jr. speech was a speech delivered to bring awareness to civil rights. The speech was given in front of 250,000 people. It was important to U.S. history, because it showed that all people should be equal no matter their skin color. It was important, because it showed how segregation was not fair and discriminatory against people of color. -
Moon Landing of Apollo 11
Apollo 11 was the first spaceship to land on the moon that allowed two people to arrive there. The mission took 8 days, 3 hours, and 18 minutes. It was important to U.S. history, because it was the first spaceship containing people to land on the moon. It was also important, because it allowed Neil Amstrong to be the first man on the moon. -
9/11 Attacks
The 9/11 attacks were four hijacked planes heading towards important buildings, such as the Pentagon, Twin Towers, and the White House. It was a terrorist attack and 2,977 victims died that day. It was important to U.S. history, because it showed that the U.S. should increase security to keep citizens safe. It was also important, because every year we remember the victims who died to this unfortunate event.
