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Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American War was the invasion of Mexico by the United States Army from 1846 to 1848. Led to heavy losses on both sides, but later ended with the US taking a huge amount of Mexican territory because the latter was unable to continue hostilities. -
The Gold Rush
The Gold Rush greatly changed California, creating a population boom and the development of large cities, as people from all over the world tried to make a fortune on its territory at that time. This event greatly strengthened the US economy and contributed to the advance to the west, and was also a powerful argument for the start of hostilities. A large number of territories were irrevocably destroyed by mining activities, and the Indian population also suffered. -
The Homestead Act
President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act
giving Americans the opportunity to obtain 160 acres of public land in the western territories for their development, requiring the absolute minimum: whoever lived there obliged himself to cultivate the land, live there for at least 5 years and pay a small fee. -
Haymarket Square Riot
Throughout the late 19th century, tensions rose between industrial workers and factory owners in the United States. Workers toiled long hours in often unsafe conditions for low wages. In response to the violence, labor leaders organized a peaceful rally at Haymarket Square on May 4th. Someone in the crowd threw a bomb at the police. The ensuing gunfire resulted in the deaths of seven police officers and at least four civilians, with many others injured. -
The Homestead Strike
Throughout the 19th century, tensions between workers and employers were, to put it mildly, deplorable, and tensions between them grew. Workers demanded better working conditions, safety and higher wages. In response to violence from factory owners, workers peacefully protested in Haymarket Square, but someone in the crowd threw a bomb, leading to a shootout that killed seven police officers and at least four civilians. -
The Pullman Strike
The Pullman Strike highlighted the harsh living and working conditions faced by many industrial workers in the late 19th century. The nationwide railroad boycott demonstrated the potential power of organized labor. The strike's violent suppression by federal troops under President Grover Cleveland tarnished the government's image and strained relations with labor unions. -
Progressive Era
The fight for women's suffrage (the right to vote) was a defining issue of the Progressive Era. For decades, women activists tirelessly campaigned for equal political rights. Constitution in 1920, which finally prohibited states and the federal government from denying the right to vote based on sex. While the government wasn't solely focused on the poor, there was a strong emphasis on addressing social and economic inequality. -
The Open Door Policy and China
The Open Door Policy was adopted in 1899, a US initiative that was concerned that European countries were dividing China into spheres of influence. The United States tried to maintain equal trade relations between all countries. The policy itself was that it was against violating the territorial integrity of China and adhered to the principle of equal trade relations. -
World War I
With millions of American men deployed in Europe during Although the times have been tragic, some positive aspects can be found. World War I, a labor shortage arose on the home front. To meet the demands of wartime production, women entered the workforce in unprecedented numbers. They took on jobs previously considered "men's work" operating machines in factories, running streetcars, and working in shipyards. -
The Spanish Flu Pandemic
The Spanish flu pandemic hit the United States hard during a period of national mobilization for war. The pandemic required a massive public health response despite the focus on the war effort. The high death rate due to the pandemic, coupled with wartime anxieties, has created a truly nerve-wracking time for Americans. Wartime production demands competed with the resources needed to fight the pandemic. -
the Great Depression
The preceding event of the Great Depression was the stock market crash in 1929. Which led to a serious economic downturn and increased unemployment. Large numbers of women entered jobs that had previously seemed only men's, contributing to the movement towards gender equality. The state proposed the “New Deal” policy, it was put forward by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and it itself consisted of a policy of non-intervention by the state. -
World War II
A huge number of countries made great efforts, investing all their available scientific, industrial and economic capabilities into the war.
Over the entire period, approximately 70-85 million people died, and nuclear weapons were also used, the United States dropped two warheads on Japan. After 6 years of war, Germany capitulated and the Cold War began. -
Nikolai Gastello's "Fire Taran"
Captain Nikolai Gastello is one of the most famous heroes of the World War II in Slavic Countries: on June 26, 1941, he committed what Japanese call "kamikaze" act, dying during a combat mission by directing his aircraft into an enemy column. Mass media tried to question the feat, but the fact remains: when it comes to hero pilots, the name of the Soviet captain is one of the first to be remembered. -
Post World War II time
Immediately after the war, large numbers of Americans moved from cities to the suburbs in search of a better life, brought about by affordable housing and more favorable conditions, such as private land, instead of urban ones. The growth of the economy allowed people to focus on material goods immediately after the war. During this period, television was also at the peak of its popularity, which led to the fact that the media could influence people more widely and openly. -
Cold War
The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between NATO and the Warsaw Pact, which continued until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The term Cold War is used because the countries themselves did not fight through military means, but each supported military regional conflicts that hampered the other side. Also during the Cold War, there were huge improvements in the economy, science, technology, civil rights and many other important aspects of modern life began during that time. -
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott occurred in 1955, when Rosa Parks decided to speak out and go against racist rules, which led to whites making huge concessions to the black population, which gave a huge push towards a healthy society without racism, and so Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became a national leader of the civil rights movement. The success of this boycott inspired many people, which led to large numbers of such peaceful actions and greatly accelerated the process of desegregation. -
The Cuban Missile Crisis
In 1962, the Soviet Union placed nuclear warheads in Cuba, which is very close to the United States, which incredibly escalated the conflict during the Cold War, almost leading to an irreversible nuclear war that would engulf the entire world. However, at that time, the governments of the superpowers were able to come to an agreement, which led to the USSR removing nuclear weapons from Cuba, and the world avoided tragedy. -
Martin Luther King's speech
Martin Luther King's great speech, which criticized racial segregation and supported equality, became an incredible phenomenon among the population, which motivated a large part of the population to at least try to get rid of this ingrained misunderstanding of racism and fight for civil rights. The speech was so powerful that it even attracted the attention of the state, which began to support the slow abandonment of racism. -
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., a respected civil rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, was assassinated while standing on a motel balcony in Memphis, Tennessee.(Wikipedia) One of the greatest heroes of the time, was assassinated for his opinion, causing a stir in society and more violent civil rights movements. -
Stanislav Petrov Averts Nuclear War
Lieutenant Stanislav Petrov, who was on duty at night when a false alarm sounded about the beginning of US arms funding, made the decisive decision to surround it, which prevented a potential nuclear war between the US and the USSR. His story is based on a reckless approach that relies entirely on technology and a keen eye for things.