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The American War of Independence (1775-1776)
It was an 18th-century war between Great Britain and its Thirteen Colonies (allied with) which declared independence as the United States of America.
This was the first and very illustrative example of a republican structure-on a large country scale, which embodied the most advanced political and social principles at that time. The USA example was soon followed by colonies of other powers, which led tothe collapse of the French, Spanish and Portuguese colonial empires in the Western Hemisphere. -
The First US President
He led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War of Independence, and he presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the new federal government. He has been called the "Father of His Country" for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation. This event set the bar of expectations high and led to the very 45th President of US -
Adoption of the US Constitution, the world's first constitution in its modern sense.
With the war won, independence secured, and the Articles of Confederation proving inadequate, the Founding Fathers laid down the law by which the new country would be governed in the elegantly crafted Constitution, which, depending upon one’s perspective, was meant to either evolve to meet changing circumstances or to be strictly interpreted to adhere to the Founders’ “original intent.”
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The First Ship
American inventor Robert Fulton built the first ship, which laid the foundation for the revolution in transport.
The fertile lands, the mild climate and a large supply of minerals could provide the country with financial well-being, but for the export of crops and raw materials needed transport - especially river a
nd it’s sea. Steam traction solved this problem.
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The Mexican American War
- The beginning of the American-Mexican War, which resulted in the addition of California, New Mexico, Arizona and other territories in the south and south-west to the USA Mexico received a compensation of $ 18,250,000.The war helped establish the United States as a trans-continental nation and the superpower. The war has also been accelerated to the American Civil War.
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Panic of 1857
The Panic of 1857 was a financial panic in the United States caused by the declining international economy and over-expansion of the domestic economy. Because of the interconnectedness of the world economy by the 1850s, the financial crisis that began in late 1857 was the first worldwide economic crisis. In Britain, the Palmerston government circumvented the requirements of the Bank Charter Act 1844, which required gold and silver reserves to back up the amount of money in circulation -
Emancipation Proclamation
With the Emancipation Proclamation, the aim of the war changed to include the freeing of slaves in addition to preserving the Union. Although the Proclamation initially freed only the slaves in the rebellious states, by the end of the war the Proclamation had influenced and prepared citizens to advocate and accept abolition for all slaves in both the North and South. The 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States, was passed on December 6th, 1865 -
The second transportation revolution
Henry Ford founded The Ford Motor Company, which subsequently made the car accessible to the middle class. In the same year, the Wright brothers first flew the airplane, which marked the birth of aviation
All of this will lead to the improvement, accessibility and reliability on the technologies. Nowadays they became right hand for people. -
Peak of Immigration in US
This year, 1,285,349 people moved to America. Total from 1836 to 1914 about 30 million Europeans immigrated to the United States.
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U.S. Entered World War I April 6, 1917
Apart from an Anglophile element urging early support for the British, American public opinion reflected that of the president: the sentiment for neutrality was particularly strong among Irish Americans, German Americans, and Scandinavian Americans, as well as among church leaders and among women in general. On the other hand, even before World War I had broken out, American opinion had been more negative toward Germany than towards any other country in Europe. -
Women gain rights
an intense struggle for the rights of women, the 19th amendment was introduced into the US Constitution, prohibiting depriving a person of voting rights because of his gender.
In the 1920s, the culture of Hollywood was created, which has a powerful influence on the world. So the release in 1920 of the film Flappers led to the emergence of the social phenomenon of flappers - freedom-loving, active girls who do not want to live according to old dogmas. Women gain same rights as men. -
Great Depression
During the Great Depression, people relied on themselves and each other to pull through. The New Deal signaled that they could rely on the federal government instead. FDR modified the gold standard to protect the dollar's value. -
Atomic Bomb
It is one of the most controversial historical moments.Many people felt it was unnecessary and cruel to force Japan to surrender and i timidate Russia in such way. The atomic bomb is also viewed as a turning point in American history. It changed the course of history because many people realized that it would be dangerous when other countries develop their own atomic bombs. -
Brown vs Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a court case that stated racial segregation in schools is unconstitutional even if the schools are equal. The law was in favor of the Brown family who believed that they should not have schools separated by color. It is important to U.S. history, because it allowed people of all races, specifically black and whites, to attend the same school. It was also important, because this was the first step to getting rid of racism. -
The First American to Travel into Space - Alan Shepard
In 1961 he became the first American to travel into space, and in 1971 he walked on the Moon.As the first American in space he became a national hero. It started the long journey of discovering the space and universe. He set the expectations to get out of the Earth and see what’s out there and study it. Nowadays people are trying to find planets similar to Earth -
Civil Rights Act
The civil rights act became effective July 2nd, 1964 The legislation outlawed discrimination against racial segregation. It ended racial segregation in public places and schools. t allowed women to vote in the united states. The bill has changed American history forever. -
First Mobile Phone
The appearance of the first analog mobile phone.
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The development of the internet
In the 1990s, there is a rapid development of the Internet.
The creation of a global information network, electronic communications and electronic commerce has a huge impact on the development of the economy and culture of the United States. -
9/11
2001 - Terrorist attack on the twin towers in New York and the Pentagon building near Washington. The outbreak of hostilities against the Taliban in Afghanistan, which supported the terrorists.
It changed the way how Americans were looking at the things and safety. At the airports and public places the safety regime became more stricked -
Election of the first black president, Barack Obama
The Civil Rights Movement that lasted after the 2nd world war ended at this point when Obama was elected as President. It changed the way American people were viewing the world and the system of U.S.
