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Protocol of Peace
The U.S. and Spain sign the Protocol of Peace, ending hostilities between the two. -
Treaty of Paris Signed, Future 3
The Treaty of Paris marked the end of the Spanish Empire and marked the beginning of the age of the United States as a world power. Future 3, live in an interdependent world. -
World War I- American declares war on Germany, Future 4
Two days after the U.S. Senate voted 82 to 6 to declare war against Germany, the U.S. House of Representatives endorses the declaration by a vote of 373 to 50, and America formally enters World War I. Future 4, solve problems inflicting the U.S. and the world. -
Selective Service Act, Future 1
The Selective Service Act allowed the Federal government to create an army to go fight in war and do a draft, which all males aged 21 to 30 were required to register for military service. Future 1, U.S. has the most powerful military. -
The Battle of Cantigny, Future 1
The first American offensive of World War I. American troop under the leadership of Major-General Robert Lee Bullard captured the village of Cantigny from the German Eighteenth Army. Future 1, protect values of America for economic, democracy reasons. -
World War I Ends- Armistice is signed, Future 2
World War I ends with Germany defeat. German politicians signed the Armistice (an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time) on November 11, 1918. They are known as the "November Criminals." This represents future 2 as we should act in the name of peace, however we should be ready to defend our nation when forced to. -
Invasion of Poland Marks Beginning of WWII
Germany invades Poland. It was a primer on how Hitler intended to wage war–what would become the “blitzkrieg” strategy. -
Battle of Britain
This was when the Royal Air Force defended the United Kingdom against the German Air Force attacks. It was a combat of the Second World War -
World War II - Pearl Harbor, Future 4
On December 7, 1941 hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, HI. The Japanese destroyed around 20 American naval vessels and eight battleships and more than 300 airplanes. More than 2,000 American soldiers and sailors died and around 1,000 were wounded. The day after the attack, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan. This represents future 4, a nation is responsible to defend its citizens from harm. -
Battle of Iwo Jima, Future 4
Americans invade Iwo Jima for the need for a base near the Japanese coast; Americans win. Future 4, America needs to protect its citizens. -
Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Future 4
Japanese military was refusing to give up their fight. American forces occupied Okinawa and Iwo Jima and dropped an atomic bomb on Japanese cities. Future 4, America needs to fight back and protect its country. -
U.S. and Soviet Union split Korea, Future 1
In 1950 the Korea Peninsula was divided between a Soviet-backed government in the north and an American-backed government in the south. The division of Korea into two halves had come at the end of World War II. In August of 1945 the Soviet Union invaded Korea, which had been under Japan's control since 1910. This refers to Future 1, Lead the World to Democracy. We need to give great commitment to our allies. -
Vietnam Divided,Future 1
Vietnam had already two governments but they were ruled by France and in WWII they were invaded by Japan. After WWII they fought France and the United States. Ho Chi Minh was the leader of the Nationalists which he and others founded the Vietminh League. The other government was the Communist Vietnamese. This relates to Future 1 because it deals with political principles and governments and how it helps its nation. -
Truman Doctrine- Offical declaration of the Cold War
Truman declares active role in Greek Civil War. President Harry S. Truman asks for U.S. assistance for Greece and Turkey to forestall communist domination of the two nations. Future 1 references this as we need to protect our allies. -
The Marshall Plan
It was intended to rebuild the economies of western Europe.It generated European industrialization and brought extensive investment into the region. It was also a stimulant to the U.S. economy by establishing markets for American goods. Future 3 , it was created to help the countries under Soviet control. -
President Truman Orders Support for South Korea, Future 2
President Truman ordered air and naval forces to fight with South Korea's army. This country took action, as a member of the United Nations, to enforce the cease-fire order issued by the Security Council. This refers to Future 2, protect U.S. homeland. We need to protect U.S. when there is involvement in other countries. We need to offer help with our strong military, but at the same time protect our homeland from invasion. -
Eisenhower Refuses to Send Troops, Future 2
President Eisenhower decides to not send troops into the Vietnam War. He does not want to get involved with a conflict between the two regions of Vietnam. This refers to Future 2, Protect U.S. Global Interests because we need to protect our country and sometimes it is best to not get involved in other countries conflicts. -
Vice President, Lyndon B. Johnson Gives Support to South Vietnam, Future 1
Vice President, Lyndon B. Johnson, visits Diem in South Vietnam. He offers economic and military support from the United States. Over 3,000 military men will be in Southern Vietnam. This refers to future 1 as U.S. has the most powerful military and need to offer help to other countries when needed, but still protect our country. -
United States Bombs North Vietnam, Future 4
The USS Maddox states that there has been a second attack by North Vietnam. Lyndon B. Johnson orders strikes. The United States bombs North Vietnam. This refers to Future 4 because we need to give aid to foreign countries and protect our homeland security also. We have a strong military and support our allies in time of need.
