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Black Death
The Black Death had a severe impact on history as it killed 30-45% of the population. It is arguably the most devasting pandemics in history. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the foundation of the constitution. It is the first 10 amendments and are individual liberties. -
Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo was last defeat and the end to Napoleon's reign. Later on, he would be exiled and would die in exile. -
Second Industrial Revolution
The Revolution saw technology advancements as there was a increase in electrical power. There was also railroads and more sewage systems. -
World War 1
The war lasted from 1914-1918 and was between the The Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance. The war claimed 16 million lives. -
Chinese Civil War
The long Chinese Civil War was a conflict in China between the Chinese Communists and Chinese Nationalists. It was important because the communist party won and China maintained that government. -
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack on a American naval base by the Japanese. This propelled the U.S. into the war. -
Space Race
This was a race between the Russians and the Americans to get
the first man on the moon. America would win by getting Neil Armstrong on the moon. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
This was a confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviets concerning ballistic missiles. This was the closest the Cold War got to a nuclear war. -
Tiananmen Square Massacre
This was were Chinese troops killed and arrested thousands of pro-democracy protesters. The massacre brought criticism from other countries. -
9/11
9/11 was a terroist attack that took over 2,000 lives. It also had a huge impact on the American society. -
Bin Laden's Death
Osama Bin Laden's Death was sort of celebration for Americans. It was because the terroist was responsible for the attacks of 9/11 and America finally got its payback.