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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a statement freeing the thirteen colonies from Great Britain. It was written by Thomas Jefferson and it summarizes the reasons why they wanted to be independent. This event is important because it shows the rights we want as a nation. -
U.S Constitition
The constitution is important because it establishes a government, our laws and our rights. It was written in order to create a perfect union for us. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Lewis and Clark expedition was a two year journey to explore the western portion of the United States. Their purpose was to explore the lousiana purchase and to establish trade with the native people. During their expedition they discovered plants and animals along with learning about the language and culture of many natives in the land. -
Womens suffrage movement
It all started at a gathering in Seneca Falls. It was viewed as the starting point of it all. It was a movement to give women a voice. Women back then didn’t have power but they realize they wanted it. They wanted the right to vote and decide. It wasn’t until 1920 that the 19th amendment was passes giving women this right. -
Communication/invention of phone
The first phone ever invented was created by Alexhander Graham. He founded the American Telephone and Telegraph company (AT&T). He made the first call on March 10 1876. Since then he had made his top priority to improve. This is significant because since 1876, thanks to his idea, technology has improved alot and know we have smart phone that help us communicate easily. -
Transportation
Modes of transport include air, land, water, cable, pipeline and space. The field can be divided into infrastructure, vehicles and operations. Transport is important because it enables trade between people, which is essential for the development of civilizations. As well as shortening the amount of time it takes to get from one destination to another. -
Hoover dam
The dam is named for President Herbert Hoover; from 1933 to 1947 it was known as Boulder Dam. A key unit on the Colorado, the dam is a major supplier of hydroelectric power and provides for flood control, river regulation, and improved navigation -
Brown vs. the board of education
It was a case to declare that the law of separate schools was unnecessary was in 1954, thus ending segregation. It didnt exactly end right away but it was a major starting point. -
Apollo 11
Apollo 11 was the first mission to land on the Moon. The first steps by humans on another planetary body were taken by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on July 20, 1969. The astronauts also returned to Earth the first samples from another planetary body. -
9/11
On September 11th, 2001, Islamist terrorist hijacked four planes that were flying above the US. Two of them were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York. The another two were crashed into the Pentagon, a top military building in the capital city, Washington DC. .
