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1493
Columbus Lands in the New World
Columbus documented his first voyage, saying that the New World was beautiful, has fertile land, and safe. Because of this, we now know there are two hemispheres. (Columbus' reports) -
1517
The Protestant Reformation
It was a movement in the 16th century where many groups/countries broke away from the Catholic church. Because of this, there are multiple branches of Christianity and not all countries have the same main religion. (Protestant Reformation Notes) -
Jan 23, 1556
Shaanxi China Earthquake
The earthquake killed 830,000 people and is ranked as the third deadliest natural disaster of all time. The entire town of Huaxian was destroyed. This is important because it was so deadly, spreading as far as 300 miles from the epicenter. (https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/deadliest-earthquake-in-history-rocks-china) -
First Possible Tornado Sighting
David Ludlam documented the first possible tornado in Hampton, Massachusetts. He described, in the account, a gust of wind picked up a house and tree. It shows people have begun to document weather. (https://celebrating200years.noaa.gov/magazine/tornado_forecasting/#intro) -
Treaty of Paris
At the end of the war, the British won and got all of France's territory and Florida from Spain. Because of this, the balance of power in America was more equal and tensions were decreased. (America: History of Our Nation) -
Virginia Stamp Act Resolution
The colonists were angry that they had taxes on papers without their choice/consent so they proposed resolutions that the British government accepted. It shows the rivalry between the British and the colonists and how the British government was willing to do anything to get more power/money. (Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions) -
Lexington and Concord
It was the first battle of the Revolutionary War, between British soldiers and American militias. This is important because this battle started an eight-year war for independence. (Key Battles in the American Revolution Worksheet) -
Hurricane of Independence
The hurricane swept through South Carolina all the way to Nova Scotia killing 4,000 people. This hurricane was important because allowed the colonists to trap British soldiers hit by the storm.(https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/weather/ct-wea-10-12-asktom-20161011-column.html) -
Louisiana Purchase
America bought the Midwest from France for 15 million dollars. They only were asking for New Orleans at 5 million dollars. This increased security, power, and nationalism of the U.S. (History Alive) -
The Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise drew a line at 36, 30 to prevent slavery from being over that line, except for in Missouri. It also added Maine as a free state. (History Alive!) -
The Great Fire of 1835
The city's whole financial district and 17 city blocks were destroyed in the fire. This was important because fire nearly destroyed the struggling city. -
The Homestead Act of 1862
Actual settlers could receive land if you were going to settle it and make it better. Only heads of family, people who are 21 years of age, U.S. citizen or in the processes of becoming one, and no confederate relations could apply. Because of this, the Midwest became more populated and there was less overpopulation in the North. (The Homestead Act) -
Battle of Antietam
Robert E. Lee attacks in Union territory, hoping to draw in Maryland to the Confederacy and foreign aid but the battle ends in a stalemate and Lee loses 1/4 of his men. This battle was important because it was the bloodiest one-day battle in history, with more than 20,000 dead (History Alive!). -
The 15th Amendment
The 15th amendment allowed people of every color/race to vote. This law was specifically passed to ensure that African Americans could vote (https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/15th-amendment-adopted). -
First Hurricane Warning
The first hurricane warning was issued on August 21, 1873, because of a storm heading for New Jersey and Connecticut (http://www.weathernationtv.com/news/anniversary-of-the-first-hurricane-warning/). -
Johnstown Flood
On a very rainy day, Lake Conemaugh flooded because of the weakened South Fork Dam, killing 2,000 people and starting a fire. Because of this, the entire north side of the city was destroyed and most residents knew a family member or friend that had died from this event. (https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-johnstown-flood) -
Galveston Hurricane 1900
On September 8, 2018, a now Category 4 hurricane hit Texas and killed 6,000 - 12,000 people, naming its self as one of the deadliest, most powerful hurricanes in history. Because of this, Galveston had never been able to recover and at the time, Texas' most thriving city was destoryed. (https://www.npr.org/2017/11/30/566950355/the-tempest-at-galveston-we-knew-there-was-a-storm-coming-but-we-had-no-idea) -
Grand Isle Hurricane
This category 4 hurricane hit Lousiana and New Orleans. 275 people were killed and the winds reached up to 140 mph. In one Louisianan town only one building for every 100 survived (https://www.weather.gov/lix/20thcenturytopten) -
Zimmermann Telegram
The Zimmermann Telegram was intercepted by the British and given to the Americans. It stated that Germany would fund an invasion of Mexico to keep the American out of the war (actual document). -
1940 Armistice Day Blizzard
During the blizzard, 16 inches of snow fell on Minneapolis where the temperatures had dropped from 50s to single digits during a 24-hour timespan. About 50 people died as a result in the change of weather, with most of them being duck hunters caught in the cold with proper winter gear (http://www.startribune.com/nov-11-1940-the-armistice-day-blizzard/282293811/). -
D-Day
Eisenhower led U.S. soldiers to attack five beaches on D-Day. The U.S. captured all five beaches, Omaha being the hardest, and started the liberation of France (History Alive!) -
Interstate Highway Act
Dwight D. Eisenhower came up with the Interstate Highway Act through a study conducted of problems with the highway. He said the government would pay for 30 percent of the project but states would have to raise the rest. Eisenhower talked about it in 1955 but it came to pass in 1956. Because of this, we now have a large highway system with paved roads, which allows more people to live wherever they want. (Eisenhower's message to Congress) -
The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm started on October 28, 1991, when it engulfed the remains of Hurricane Grace and continued to head towards the Northeast. As it made landfall, the hurricane reached the max winds of 78 mph and 30 feet waves making it not a very powerful storm but after it died down a little bit another storm came from its remains and hit Nova Scotia (https://weather.com/news/weather/news/perfect-storm-halloween-blizzard-1991). -
Cold War Ends
The Cold War ends when the USSR dissolves and becomes Russia. 14 other independent nations emerge (The Cold War Ends Notes). -
Indian Ocean Tsunami
The tsunami is estimated to have had two times the power of all the bombs used in World War II; reaching 80 to 100 feet high. 230,000 lives were lost. This is important because the people along the coast are still recovering and rebuilding. (https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/tsunami-devastates-indian-ocean-coast)
