9 Important Events in U.S. History

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  • Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris is formal ending of Revolutionary War.
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    America starrting at 1783-2012

  • George Washington becomes first president

    Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States of America on the balcony of Fedral Hall in New York City.

  • "War between the States"

    Eleven Southern States broke away from the United States formed the Confederate States of America. This event sparked the Civil War.

  • Women's Suffrage

    The offical vote on June 4, 1919 declared women's right to vote in the United States of America.

  • The Great Depression

    October 29, 1929 was the day the stock market crashed leading the United States into the Great Depression. The Great Depression lasted till mid 1940s.

  • America enters World War II

    America joins World War II against Axis Powers after Japan attacked Naval Base, Pearl Harbor.

  • Apollo 11

    Neil Armstrong was the first man in the world to step on the moon. The Apollo 11 guided the three American men to and from the moon safely.

  • September 11th

    9/11 is a saddening day for America. Four sucide attacks on the U.S. were caused. Two hit the Twin Towers, in New York City, killing thousands. The third hit the pentagon in Washington D.C. The Fourth was not sucessful. 9/11 is still remebered today.

  • First African American President

    Barack Obama assumed office January 20, 2009. The first African American president to ever be elected.