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10 Events That Most Impacted History
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Boston Tea Party
Boston Tea Party WebsiteThe Boston Tea Party was when a group of colonists dressed as Indians boarded ships containing shipments of tea, and destroyed the tea by dumping it into the Boston Harbor. This event impacted history, because it showed the British government that the colonists were serious about taxation and that they were going to get what they wanted no matter what. -
American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War WebsiteA war between Great Britain and it's thirteen colonies. This war was caused by the colonies rising up and fighting for their freedom from Britain. This war ended in 1783 with the colonies winning and gaining freedom from Britain with the help of Spain and France. This event impacted history, because if the colonies had not won the war, America would probably still have a monarchy for their government. -
United States Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence WebsiteA document that was created and adopted by the Continental Congress that stated that the thirteen colonies were no longer a part of the British Empire, and forever more independent states. This event impacted history, because this document showed and proved to everyone that the colonies were free from Britain. This document basically explains the colonies motivation for the whole war. -
Surrender of Burgoyne
Surrender of Burgoyne WebsiteAt the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolution, British General Burgoyne was forced to surrender to a larger American army because Burgoyne's army was surrounded. This was the turning point of the war. This event impacted history, because when General Burgoyne surrendered, it showed everyone that the colonies actually had a chance to win the war. This event gave the colonists who weren't in the war, faith and trust in their soldiers. -
United States Constitution
United States Constitution WebsiteA document that is the outline that provides organization for the United States government and its relationship with its citizens and states. This event impacted history, because it was an official start to the American government. Also, this document is still and will always be used in the United States forever. -
French Revolution
French Revolution WebsiteA time of extreme social and political mayhem that had a huge effect on France and all of Europe. The revolution began when the assault on the Bastille and the march on Versailles occured. The revolution really took full action during the Reign of Terror, where between 16,000 and 40,000 people were killed. The revolution finally ended in 1799 after the execution of its starters. This event impacted history, because other parts of Europe started to stand up for their rights against their kings. -
Abolition of Slavery in the United States
Abolition of Slavery in the United States WebsiteAn act or movement that ended the slave trade and also set all slaves free. This event impacted history, because this event finally gave African Americans the freedom, and later on, the rights that they deserved. -
The Movies
The Movies WebsiteA series of still or moving images that often tell a story. This event impacted history, because millions of people world wide see movies at least one time a week. -
World War I
World War I WebsiteA major war between two opposing alliances that occured in Europe. The two alliances were the Allied Powers (Britain, France, Russia, and their partners) and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire). The Allied Powers eventually won the war on November 11th, 1918. Overall, there were estimated 10 million soldiers that had died. This event impacted history, because it was the first time when multiple nations were at war with each other. -
The Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide WebsiteThe organized elimination of the Armenian population during and briefly after World War I. The total Armenian deaths is estimated to have been between 1 million and 1.5 million. This ended in 1918 and is also called the Armenian Holocaust. This event impacted history, because it was an attempt to eliminate a whole population of people. This event showed how cruel some people can be when they have their mind set to something or believe a certain thing. This event shocked everyone involved.
