timeline of events

  • Declaration of independence

    Declaration of independence

    It created the United States and separated from great britain
  • U.S. Constitution

    U.S. Constitution

    it was the date of the ratifictation of the U.S Constitution. This constitution was the foundation of the modern U.S government.
  • Homestead Act

    Homestead Act

    the homestead act established a formal set of rules for citizens to purchase land in the west
  • Homeastead Strike

    Homeastead Strike

    was a big move by a union of steel workers who were upset over poor condition the strike was put down violently and delayed the creation of unions.
  • Spanish American War

    Spanish American War

    the spanish american war was a deciesive American victory. It resulted in the removal of Spain from Cuba and the United States gained control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Phillipines.
  • 18th Admentment

    18th Admentment

    this amendment created a prohibition of alcohol.
  • American Indian Citizenship Act

    American Indian Citizenship Act

    this act granted native americans citizenship allowing them to join American society and vote
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment

    It gave women the right to vote.
  • Dust Bowl

    Dust Bowl

    The Dust Bowl was a agricultural disaster that destroyed farms in the Central United States. Large clouds of dust were created from damaged soil caused by reckless farming techniques. In the aftermath of the Dust Bowl, new techniques were created to repair the soil.
  • Executive order 9066

    Executive order 9066

    After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese-Americans were viewed as potential enemies. Due to this fear, Japanese-Americans were removed from their homes and placed in internment camps. This was to ensure that they would not be a threat to the war effort.