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Westward Expansion
The Westward Expansion led to conflicts over land and resources in the United States. It also led to the establishment of new states and territories. -
The Homestead Act
The Homestead Act played a significant role in the expansion of the United States across the continent, which was helpful in shaping the landscape of the American West. -
Thirteenth Amendment ratified
The Thirteenth Amendment was a significant milestone in American history, as it abolished slavery across the country. -
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act granted equal rights to all people born in the United States, regardless of race or color. The act enforced that all citizens were entitled to the same rights. -
Fifteenth Amendment ratified
The Fifteenth Amendment granted African American men the right to vote. This amendment was ratified in the aftermath of the Civil War and ensured that people were not denied the right to vote based on their race. -
Labor Strikes
During the 19th century, there were four significant labor strikes. This included the Great Railroad Strike, Haymarket Riot, Homestead Strike, and Pullman Strike. These strikes defended people's employment and working conditions. -
The Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War was between the United States and Spain. The USS Maine sinking was the main cause of the start of the war. -
Industrialization
The industrialization of the 1900s was a significant time in history that had several achievements such as technological advancement and economic growth. -
Ending of World War I
America played a significant role in World War I, which led to new opportunities for the United States. America's involvement in the war provided new opportunities for women to enter the workforce and allowed them to take new roles in society. -
The Roaring 20s
The Roaring 20s was also known as the Jazz Age and was a decade known for entertainment. The 1920s was also a time of economic growth and technological advancements. -
The Nineteenth Amendment ratified
The Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote. This was the culmination of the efforts of women's suffrage movements throughout the 1900s. -
The television
Television's invention in 1927 was significant in transforming society. Television served a purpose with benefits such as communication and entertainment. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was triggered by the crash of the stock market in 1929 and expanded worldwide throughout the 1930s. Americans faced severe difficulties during this time such as poverty, failed businesses, hunger, and homelessness. -
The Dust Bowl
The Dust Bowl was a significant event in American history because it caused famine, death, and a large number of human displacement. -
The New Deal
The New Deal was created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the time of the Great Depression. The goal was to help reshape the federal government's economy and help Americans facing economic hardships. -
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack by the Japanese located in Hawaii. This major event brought the previously neutral U.S. into World War II. -
World War II
World War II established America as a dominant world power. This monumental event caused drastic social, economic, and political changes in the U.S. -
The Cold War
The Cold War was a period of rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. -
Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement was a significant movement that occurred in the 1960s. This movement paved the way for racial equality and justice in the United States. -
JFK assassination
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963. He was assassinated in Dallas Texas, by Lee Harvey Oswald.