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Korean War
A war between North and South Korea, in which a UN force led by the United States supported the South and China, supported the North. After World War Two the Soviet Union occupied North Korea with permission from the United States. North and south Korea set up governments but could never reach agreement’s. Soon the north invaded the south and began to push the southern forces back. War ended when the Korean armistice was signed in 1953. -
Twenty-Second Amendment Ratified
The Twenty-Second Amendment states that a president can't serve more than 2 terms in office. The ratification of the Twenty-Second ensured that a president could not become a king. The Twenty-Second Amendment played a main role in preventing a monarchy. -
Puerto Rico Becomes United States Commonwealth
Puerto RicoThis law granted Puerto Rico the right to draft their own constitution. Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States and was used during World War Two by the United States. -
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Executed
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg we accused of conspiracy to commit espionage. They were accused of giving information of the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union. They were found guilty and sentenced to death. -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a conflict between the Communists of North Vietnam and their southern allies the Vietcong against South Vietnam and their allies.The Vietnam war begun due to the United States goal to contain the spread of communism during the cold war. The cost of lives during the war was very high and in the end the United States ended up pulling out of Vietnam allowing North Vietnam to take control of the South. -
Little Rock Nine
Little Rock NineNine black students entered Little Rock Central High School which was an all white school.This was a great leap forward in the race for civil rights. This came after the decision that having segregated schools was unconstitutional. -
Explorer 1
Space RaceExplorer 1 was the first satelite launched by the United States. It came during the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.This was a great advancement for the United States and it came after the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik. -
Alaska and Hawaii Become States
Before Hawaii and Alaska became states they were both considered teritories of the United States. Alaska is very important for oil and other resources. Hawaii and Alaska are also great places that attract tourists. -
I Have a Dream Speech
I Have a Dream Speech Martin Luther King delivered this speech that called for the end of racsim in the United States. This speech was a defining moment in the Civil Rights movement. The speech occured during the March on Washington and was heard by thousands of people. -
Kent State Shootings
Four students were killed and nine were wounded. The students were shot when they were protesting the cambodian campaign. They were shot on the Kent State Campus in Kent, Ohio. After the shootings protests sparked around the country and many schools were closed due to the protests. -
Invasion of Grenada
Grenada MapWeeks after the United States Invaded they had won. The invasion begun after the prime minister was murdered. The United States sent in heavy reinforcements and faced little to no chalenges. -
Gulf War
Gulf War MapThis war came about after Iraq invaded Kuwait.United States troops were deployed into Saudi Arabia along with many other nations. This war was the first war that was brodcast on television live.
