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1961 BCE
Bay of Pigs
failed invasion of Cuba by U.S. (CIA) trained military -
1947 BCE
1974
1947 -
George Washington Elected President
This is when the First U.S president came in to office, George Washington. -
French Revolution
The Revolution precipitated a series of European wars, forcing the United States to articulate a clear policy of neutrality in order to avoid being embroiled in these European conflicts. -
Rhode Island becomes 9th state to officially ratify the Constitution
Rhode Island becomes 9th state to officially ratify the Constitution, becoming the thirteenth state to become part of the united states -
Bank of the United States
Alexander Hamilton creates Bank of the United States, opposed by Jefferson who wanted state banks -
American Neutrality
keeps America neutral after France declares war on Britain, Spain, and Holland -
Fugitive Slave Act
Basically said that if a fugitive slave is caught they must be returned -
Cotton gin
The cotton gin is created increasing cotton production in south -
Whiskey Rebellion
this is when Washington came and put down rebellion to show gov power -
XYZ Affair
The XYZ Affair was a political and diplomatic episode in 1797 and 1798, early in the administration of John Adams, involving a confrontation between the United States and Republican France that led to an undeclared war called the Quasi-War. -
Judiciary Act of 1798
This Act set up the Supreme court in 1798 -
Alien & Sedition Acts
They made it harder for an immigrant to become a citizen -
2nd Great Awakening
The Second Great Awakening was a Protestant religious revival during the early 19th century in the United States. -
Thomas Jefferson defeats John Adams
In what is sometimes referred to as the "Revolution of 1800", Vice President Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party defeated incumbent President John Adams of the Federalist Party. -
John Marshall becomes first chief justice of the Supreme Court
Adams attempt to secure the Federalist party days before he is to leave office by appointing Federalists into office -
Marbury vs. Madison establishes Judicial Review
case by the United States Supreme Court which forms the basis for the exercise of judicial review in the United States under Article III of the Constitution. -
Louisiana Purchase
is when the U.S bought land from france -
underground railroad
the underground railroad is established to save slaves -
Erie Canal
Construction on Erie canal begins -
McCulloch vs. Maryland
ruling confirms Congresses’ right to found the 2nd
Bank of the United States -
Florida becomes part of U.S
Spain cedes Florida to the U.S. -
Missouri Compromise
sets dividing line between free and slaves states at
latitude 36’30’ o Above line (free), Below line (slave) -
Monroe Doctrine
claims western hemisphere closed to European intervention -
Gibbons vs. Ogden
establishes federal control of interstate commerce -
New President
Andrew Jackson is elected the 7th president -
Jim Crow
first Jim Crow Laws are put in -
Manifest Destiny
U.S. destiny and duty to expand and conquer the west -
William Lloyd Garrison
wants immediate emancipation -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
ends Mexican War, Mexico cedes Texas and all land north of the Rio Grande to U.S. (creates modern border of the U.S. with
Gadsden Purchase) -
Bleeding Kansas
violent dispute over slavery in west -
Bleeding Kansas
ruling effectively nullifies Missouri Compromise, declares that slaves are property – cannot sue. -
John Brown
John Brown leads attack on arsenal at Harper’s Ferry; later captured and hanged -
battle of Gettysburg
turning point of Civil War; South never recovers -
13th amendment
the 13th amendmendt is ratified and put in the constitution -
Tenure of Office Act
used to impeach Andrew Johnson (said he had violated it) -
Alaska become part of the U.S
U.S. purchase Alaska from Russia -
Transcontinental Railroad
connects the coasts of the United States; greatest transportation achievement -
15thAmendment
grants protection of voting rights to black males -
Hiram Revels
First black senator -
William “Boss” Tweed
greatest example of a political machine (NYC) -
Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse lead Sioux to crushing victory of General George Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn -
Alexander Graham
Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone -
Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony – gets women’s suffrage vote to Congress – leads to 19th Amendment -
electric light
Thomas Edison creates the electric light -
President James Garfield assassinated
President James Garfield assassinated -
Wounded Knee
Federal forces massacre 200 Sioux Indians -
Sherman Antitrust Act
outlaws monopolies, price-fixing, other trade restraints -
Populist Party
formed specifically to give farmers a voice in government -
Yellow Journalism
journalism that features unethical or unprofessional practices by news media
organizations or individual journalists. -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Separate but Equal’ is constitutional (overturned by Brown vs. Board of Education) -
Spanish-American War
Teddy Roosevelt leads Rough Riders, U.S. crushes Spain’s Navy -
Treat of Paris
ends spanish american war -
open door policy
opend the door -
President McKinley assassinated
President McKinley assassinated, Teddy Roosevelt now 26th President -
Roosevelt Corollary to Monroe Doctrine
increases U.S. presence in Latin America
•1906 – Muckraker – writers who expose big business corruption -
Pure Food and Drug Act, Meat Inspection
set food quality standards -
WW1
World War One begins -
Lusatina is sunk
Americans died on board -
ZIMMERMAN TELIGRAPG
Germay tried to ask mexico to attack the u.s -
Selective Service Act
establishes the draft -
18th Amendment
outlaws purchase, sale, and transport of alcohol -
treaty of versailles
treaty that ended ww1 -
19th Amendment
women’s suffrage (right to vote) -
Teapot Dome Scandal
exposes massive corruption in Harding Administration -
Dawes Plan
ease war reparations on Germany -
Scopes Monkey Trial
popularizes debate over teaching evolution in schools – outlawed -
Sacco and Vanzetti
executed for murder; controversial because the were anarchists, politically
motivated and unjustified -
Stock Market Crash
launches Great Depression Great Depression and New Deal (1930-1939) -
Franklin Delano Roosevelt elected President
Franklin Delano Roosevelt elected President -
Fireside Chats
FDR address public on radio – continues to 1944 – gives public -
1st 100 Days
creation of countless jobs, most productive of any president’s 1st 100 days -
creation of countless jobs, most productive of any president’s 1st 100 days
creation of countless jobs, most productive of any president’s 1st 100 days -
Huey Long
criticizes FDR, “Share Our Wealth” proposes large tax burden on wealthy -
Wagner Act
supports union rights, protects collective bargaining -
Social Security Act
establishes funds for unemployed and elderly -
FDR elected for unprecedented 3rd
FDR elected for unprecedented 3rd -
Lend-Lease Act
– provides U.S. loan aid to Britain, USSR & allied powers -
Atlantic Charter
agreement b/n U.S President FDR and Britain Prime Minister Churchill -
Propaganda
motivate U.S. citizens to support war efforts -
Battle of Midway
U.S. defeats Japan, seen as turning point in the war in the -
Nuremberg Trials
prosecute Nazi war criminals Baby Boom, Economic Prosperity, and the Cold War (1946-1960) -
Iron Curtin
describes division of Communist Eastern Europe from Western Europe -
Truman Doctrine
Truman Doctrine -
Marshal Plan
postwar economic recovery to help Western Europe; largest relief aid given by the U.S. in U.S. history -
Berlin Blockade
Berlin Blockade -
Harry Truman orders desegregation of military
Harry Truman orders desegregation of military -
NATO
– NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) created – alliance system of 26 countries in North America and Europe -
Korean war begins
Korean war begins ; U.S. aids South Korea against North Korea; Peace Treaty in 1953 -
Joseph McCarthy
begins rabid anti-communist campaign; hurt when he accuses military of having communists; alcoholic -
Communist Fear in U.S.
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed for espionage; -
Brown vs. Board of Education
overturns Plessy vs. Ferguson; says separate but equal is unconstitutional -
“Containment
”-(Truman) must stop spread of all communism; “Domino Theory” (Eisenhower) – fears that -
Jonas Salk
creates polio vaccine -
USSR Sat
creates polio vaccine -
– 1st televised Presidential debate – JFK vs. Nixon (JFK wins); JFK president 1960
– 1st televised Presidential debate – JFK vs. Nixon (JFK wins); JFK president 1960 -
JFK launches New Frontier platform to help America
JFK launches New Frontier platform to help America -
Lunch Counter “Sit-Ins” spark waves of civil rights protest; SCLC created by MLK, Jr.
Lunch Counter “Sit-Ins” spark waves of civil rights protest; SCLC created by MLK, Jr. -
– Berlin Wall
– divides East and West Berlin (East was communist) -
- Cuban Missile Crisis– standoff b/n U.S. and USSR after Soviets placed missiles in Cuba pointed at the
- Cuban Missile Crisis– standoff b/n U.S. and USSR after Soviets placed missiles in Cuba pointed at the
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“I have a dream” speech given by MLK – speech for civil rights
“I have a dream” speech given by MLK – speech for civil rights -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
– bans discrimination in education, employment, & public places -
– Voting Rights Act of 1965
– Voting Rights Act of 1965 -
Tet Offensive launched by North Vietnamese Army
Tet Offensive launched by North Vietnamese Army -
Roe vs. Wade – legalizes abortion (up to 3 months)
Roe vs. Wade – legalizes abortion (up to 3 months) -
Jimmy Carter President
New president -
Camp David Accords
Camp David Accords -
three mile island
nuclear power accident causes concern of nuclear safety -
Ronald Reagan elected 40th President
Ronald Reagan elected 40th President -
Iran releases U.S. embassy hostages released after 444 days in captivity.
Iran releases U.S. embassy hostages released after 444 days in captivity. -
Strategic Defense Initiative (a.k.a. STAR WARS) – space based missile defense proposed
Strategic Defense Initiative (a.k.a. STAR WARS) – space based missile defense proposed -
– Space Shuttle Challenger explodes on takeoff, crew killed; space program never the same
– Space Shuttle Challenger explodes on takeoff, crew killed; space program never the same -
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U.S. bombs Libya for supporting Palestinians
U.S. bombs Libya for supporting Palestinians -
– Osama Bin Laden founds Islamist group Al Qaeda
– Osama Bin Laden founds Islamist group Al Qaeda -
Osama Bin Laden founds Islamist group Al Qaeda
Osama Bin Laden founds Islamist group Al Qaeda -
– Chinese government crushes pro-democracy revolt in Tiananmen Square
– Chinese government crushes pro-democracy revolt in Tiananmen Square -
Berlin Wall falls (Reagan feels its U.S.’s great est accomplishment of the era)
Berlin Wall falls (Reagan feels its U.S.’s great est accomplishment of the era) -
Saddam Hussein orders invasion of Kuwait; starts Operation Desert Storm
Saddam Hussein orders invasion of Kuwait; starts Operation Desert Storm -
Bill Clinton President; appoints Janet Reno first female attorney genera
Bill Clinton President; appoints Janet Reno first female attorney genera