Significant US Events 1900-2000s

  • World War l

    World War l

    Also known as the Great War. The U.S. declared war on Germany on April 6th, 1917. It started after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
  • The Great Depression

    The Great Depression

    The Great Depression began after the Stock Market Crashed. There was low to no employment, homelessness increased, tax rates increased, etc. The New Deal lifted the U.S. of out the depression.
  • The Dust Bowl

    The Dust Bowl

    High temperatures and poor agricultural practices resulted in the Dust Bowl. The year 1935 was the worst for the U.S.
  • World War ll

    World War ll

    Germany invaded Poland and war on Germany was declared. The U.S. declares in European conflict.
  • Pearl Harbor

    Pearl Harbor

    Surprise attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service against naval base at Pearl Harbor.
  • Korean War

    Korean War

    War between North Korea and South Korea. The war began when North Korea invaded South Korea.
  • Brown V. Board of Education

    Brown V. Board of Education

    Supreme Court case ruling racial segregation of children in public schools unconstitutional. Established “separate but equal” education.
  • Vietnam War

    Vietnam War

    Conflict between Communist forces of North Vietnam.
  • John F. Kennedy Assassination

    John F. Kennedy Assassination

    The 35th president of the U.S. was assassinated in Dallas, Texas with a fatal shot. JFK made assassination has many investigations and conspiracies.
  • Persian Gulf War

    Persian Gulf War

    U.S. leads international coalition in military operation to drive Iraqis out of Kuwait.