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Industrialization (Idea)
The Industrial Revolution meant that the countries who industrialized quickly would become dominant during the 19th and 20th centuries. Industrialization in America led to the rise of factories, mass production, and use of factory workers. As a result, new laws regarding labor were created and enforced. Link text -
The Age of New Imperialism (Event)
The Age of New Imperialism was a period of colonial expansion by European powers, the United States, and Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It began in the United States during the 1870s with the annexation of the Phillipines. Link text -
The Creation of Unions (Event)
The creation of unions was a direct result of the Industrial Revolution, which began with unsatisfactory working conditions in factories. The Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions was formed in 1881, and the American Federation of Labor (AFL) was founded five years later. Congress became more sympathetic toward the labor force as time passed, which led to the creation of the Department of Labor. Link text -
The Great Upheaval of 1866 (Event)
Because of a 10% pay cut, many workers from Martinsburg, West Virginia, decided to stage an uprising. They started with a strike. While it was ultimately shut down, the resistance meant that the workers were granted their demands. This set the stage for future strikes and workers' rights. Link text -
The Spanish-American War (Event)
The Spanish-American War occurred during 1898 was a conflict between the United States and Spain that ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in U.S. acquisition of territories in the western Pacific and Latin America. By the Treaty of Paris, the United States acquired Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Link text -
The Philippine-American War (Event)
This war, which spanned from 1899 to 1902, was an armed conflict between the First Philippine Republic and the United States. In the end, America won and gained sovereignty over the Philippines as the First Philippine Republic became no longer. Link text -
World War 1 (Event)
World War 1, also known as the Great War, was a huge battle that began with the murder of the Archduke of Austria-Hungary, Franz Ferdinand. Because other countries had allied themselves, it was impossible to stop a war that spanned across many countries when Austria-Hungary and Serbia couldn't agree over this small disagreement. The United States got involved in World War 1 after the Zimmerman Telegram and lost. Link text -
The Zimmermann Telegram (Event)
Germany became upset with the United States after trade between them faltered. As a result, they targeted America using submarines and the Zimmermann Telegram, which was a secret telegram sent to Mexico from Germany with the intentions of an alliance against the United States. In the telegram, Germany promised Mexico the land that Mexico had previously lost to the United States. This telegram caused the U.S. to join World War 1. Link text -
The Harlem Renaissance (Event)
The Harlem Renaissance was a historical movement that redefined black culture during a time when people of color were still heavily marginalized and devoid of rights. It is defined as a cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York during the 1920s. Jazz came about due to this historical movement. Link text -
The Great Depression (Event)
The Great Depression, caused by a stock market crash in 1929, lasted for an entire decade and was characterized by the populace having little to no food and struggling to survive. It was the worst economic downfall of the industrialized era and it affected nearly every other country in the world. Link text -
World War Two (Event)
In this horribly destructive war, nearly 60 million people were killed. The war began with Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939 and ended when America dropped two bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Though the United States won and the Axis powers were defeated, including a dictator named Adolf Hitler, this would unfortunately not be America's last war. Link text -
Americanization (Idea)
In countries outside of the United States, Americanization or is the influence American culture and business has in other countries, such as their media, cuisine, business practices, popular culture, technology, or political techniques. America has spread its influence in such a way that these countries will not be the same, for better or for worse. This truly began after the end of World War 2, when America became a superpower. Link text -
The Cold War (Event)
The Cold War, between the United States and the Soviet Union, was a tense time period that was threatening because both countries were constantly on the brink of mutual nuclear destruction. During this time, America fought to rid the world of communism through various Cold-War-related interventions. The Soviet Union also intervened in foreign affairs. Link text -
Communism (Idea)
Communism, first derived from Karl Marx's 'Communist Manifesto,' is an idea that advocates for a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs. The Soviet Union was communist and, during the Cold War, the United States intervened in foreign affairs to get rid of communism using the Truman Doctrine. Link text -
Globalization (Idea)
Globalization is defined as the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale. Globalization has existed since the two hemispheres collided in 1492, however, it has recently boomed in the modern era with the creation of international organizations and the spreading influences of different countries across the globe. Link text -
The Civil Rights Movement (Event)
The Civil Rights Movement took off during the 1950s and 1960s with inspiring historical figures such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Claudette Colvin, Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X. Because of this movement, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Civil Rights Act of 1968 were both established. Every month of February, we celebrate these historic figures who bravely paved the way for equality in our nation. Link text -
Non-Violence Movement (Event)
The Non-Violence Movement, an event that emphasized the importance that one fights for their rights by using no violence. Martin Luther, who was part of the Civil Rights Movement that began in 1954, based his morality and fight for black rights off of the idea of Non-violence. He was known for his passive resistance and ability to remain peaceful towards those he hated. Link text -
Feminism (Idea)
Feminism is defined as the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes. The feminist movement during the 1960s and 1970s fought hard for women's equality in the workplace, in education, and in reproductive rights. Women's Day was a historic event that took place in 1970 which advocated for women's rights. Link text -
Ronald Reagan's Presidency (Event)
From 1981 to 1989, Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States. He was a charismatic man who introduced many new policies such as 'Reaganomics.' This action cut taxes for the upper class in an effort to create trickle-down economics. Reagan also made strides in ending the Cold War between the USSR and America, though sometimes the true impact of his actions are exaggerated. Link text -
Bill Clinton's Presidency (Event)
From 1993 to 2001, Bill Clinton was the President of the United States. He made a lot of good reforms to the country, adding 22 million jobs and lowering crime rates as he decreased the national debt. However, his successes with NAFTA and crime were also his failures. He was caught in several scandals and was ultimately impeached. Link text
