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Abraham Lincoln is President
Lincoln election was a shift in America. He was Republican to become president in the United States. He fought through the Civil War which ultimately ended slavery in the United States of America. -
Civil Rights Act of 1875
This law was passed but was not enforced throughly. It shows the fight against racism in America and how present it was. This law is the complete opposite of the Jim Crow Laws that will be later put in place later in history. -
The Gem State
Idaho begin added to the United States makes it what is is today, a powerful country. This state made the USA larger and more powerful. -
1900 Wright Glider
The Wrights brother's first glider/plane to fly in the sky showed one of many ground changing events in America. Planes have become an important part of life, and this is due to the Wrights brother's works and dedication. -
The 20th Amendment
Women's right to vote made an huge change in America. Women began to fight for them to be treated equally. This event showed America's effort to be a more accepting to others people and not just men. -
The Prohibition was Ended
The Prohibition was a time of crime and chaos in America. The 18th Amendment made alcohol illegal in America. The repeal of the 18th Amendment showed America's understanding of their mistake and taking responsibility. It additionally ended multiple different crimes due to people smuggling alcohol. -
Roosevelt Shot
Theodore Roosevelt still doing his speech showed the determination of the American mindset and the strong people leading our country -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a time of struggle in America. Many businesses went bankrupt. People lost their jobs, and the country was at it poorest. This event showed how America can bounce back from challenges. -
The Dust Bowl
The Dust Bowl showed the economic struggles of the United States and a need for change and conformity in the economic section of the United States -
Selective Service Act
This act uprooted many American men from their families, but was the first peaceful draft. Americans were brought together in order to fight for their home land and keep the country safe -
Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attacking Pearl Harbor introduced the United States into WWII. The event changed the mindset of many Americans and they were willing to fight back. This event changed America and the world. -
Rosa Parks On the Bus
Rosa Parks arrest led to a huge protest of the bus system, which ultimately ended in segregation on buses. The black community fought racism head on and made changes in America. -
I have a Dream
This speech is one of the most impactful speeches in American history. King's speech strived for a world where people of all races will be treated equally. It showed how big racism was and that changes were needed in the USA. -
JKF Dead
JKF assassination led to a change in protecting in the presidents of the United States of America. It was a horrible time and many people mourned the lost of JKF. -
Columbine
This school shooting shocked the nation and raised the concern of how safe schools truly are for students. This event would later lead to others committing more school shootings. It raised the concern of the safety of children at school. -
World Trade Center
The twin towers was a change in America. Terrorism was now on a rise. The country changed safety regarding flying and national security. Americans began to fear when a new threat would be sent their way. -
Katrina
Hurricane Katrina raised concerns of how serve storms like this one was. It caused mass distractions and death. It placed a strain on the economy as there was over 108 billion dollars in damages -
Lock Down
COVID shut down America and changed how people lived. People feared losing their jobs, homes, and loved ones. A lock down was put in place in order to control a virus no one knew how to cure or treat. -
George Floyd
George Floyd death faced American to the reality that racism is still a huge issue in America and needs to be dealt with. In addition police brutality was addressed from George Floyd's death -
Trump Shot
Trump being shot showed the violence in politics and how far people are willing to go to show their divide. This event raised safety concerns in America