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The Compromise of 1877 resulted in the withdrawal of federal troops from the South, effectively ending the Reconstruction era and leading to the rise of Jim Crow laws. -
A nationwide strike protesting wage cuts paralyzed rail traffic and led to violent clashes between workers and authorities. -
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The first significant law restricting immigration into the U.S., it prohibited all immigration of Chinese laborers. -
A gift from France, the statue became a symbol of freedom and democracy. -
The U.S. Army killed over 200 Lakota Sioux, marking the end of large-scale Native American resistance in the Plains. -
A conflict between the U.S. and Spain, resulting in U.S. acquiring territories in the western Pacific and Latin America. -
Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled, and sustained airplane flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. -
The British passenger liner sank after hitting an iceberg, leading to the deaths of over 1,500 people, including many Americans. -
The 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote. -
Known as Black Tuesday, it marked the beginning of the Great Depression. -
A surprise military strike by the Japanese Navy led the U.S. to enter World War II. -
The Supreme Court declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. -
This landmark legislation outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the Moon. -
A political scandal leading to President Nixon's resignation following revelations of illegal activities by his administration. -
The wall's fall symbolized the end of the Cold War and led to German reunification. -
Coordinated terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths and led to the War on Terror. -
Barack Obama was elected as the first African American President of the United States. -
A global pandemic that has significantly impacted the U.S., leading to widespread health, economic, and social challenges. -
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of federally protected abortion rights and returning the power to regulate abortion laws to individual states. This decision led to widespread protests and new legislation across the country.