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Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange was the exchange of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the New World and Old World. This resulted in the spread of diseases to North America and many people died. -
British defeated at Ft. Duquesne
Gen. Braddock's force of 1450 men surrounded and defeated by Indian and French-Canadian forces -
Battle of Quebec
Through British commander Gen. Wolfe is killed, along with French commander Montcalm, British forces seize Quebec in dramatic uphill attack. -
Stamp Act
Act of by the Parliament of great Britain that imposed a direct tax on the Thirteen Colonies and required that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper produced in London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp. -
Treaty of Paris
This was signed by the British as a peace treaty to show the colonies' independence. (History Alive) -
Cotton Gin
The cotton gin separates cotton fibers from their seeds very quickly and efficiently. The cotton industry boomed after this invention because it was produced much quicker. (History Alive) -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from the US. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for the US. They paid fifty million dollars for a total of sixty-eight million acres. (History Alive!) -
Missouri Compromise
The United states wanted to let in Missouri, but the problem was that it would unbalance the states in slavery, so they let in Maine also as a free state. (History Alive Ch. 9 Sec 2) -
Trail of Tears
As part of President Jackson's Indian removal policy, the Cherokee nation was forced to give up its lands east of the Mississippi River and to migrate to an area in present-day Oklahoma. The Cherokee people called this journey the "Trail of Tears," because of its devastating effects. (History Alive!) -
Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act was a United States federal law signed by President Chester A. Arthur prohibiting all immigration of Chinese laborers. -
World War I
World War I was the first great world war. Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (the Central Powers) fought against Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Japan and the United States were all involved. New technology such as trench warfare, mini balls, and cannons were invented. https://www.britannica.com/event/World-War-I -
Shoes during WWI
Close toed pumps were the most popular shoes for women in the roaring 20s. Instead of a strap, there would be eyelets on each side of the shoe with a ribbon strapped through and tied into a pretty bow to keep it securely on the foot. -
WWII
In WWII, Hitler wads trying to expand the soviets power and kill all of the people he considered "not normal". This was the most destructive war in world history. The war ended in victory of the allied powers. (https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/world-war-ii-history) -
Shoe style during WWII
For the women, it was mostly cutout close toed mid heeled dress pumps. These were commonly black and were worn with a strap around the ankle. -
Yalta Conference
"In February 1945, Franklin Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill met in the Soviet city of Yalta for the Yalta Conference. In mostly amicable talks, they agreed to collaborate in shaping postwar Europe." (History Lessons Section 38 section 2 -
Berline Blockade
Once the US, France, and Great Britain combined their land in Berlin, the USSR was afraid that they were going to attack. Since all of the surrounding land was owned by the USSR, they built up a wall around west Berlin, and cut off anything that was going into or out of west Berlin. -
Mens shoes during Cold war
The most common shoes were lace up dress shoes. They were mostly worn to work. Loafers and sandals were worn at home. (https://vintagedancer.com/1940s/1940s-shoes-for-men/).
