Top 10 Things That Shaped American History

Christopher Columbus Discovers America

Oct 12, 1492

Christopher Columbus discovers the land we call "Home" today.

American Revolutionary War

Apr 19, 1775

America goes to war against Britain to become an independant country and not a part of Britain.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

The thirteen original colonies formed the Declaration of Independence to show that they identified themselves as a seperate country and not part of Britain.

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

Thomas Jefferson purchases the Louisiana Territory and doubles the size of the United States.

Civil War

Apr 12, 1861

Due to the issue of slavery the United States splits into two causing the United States to enter a civil war.

Assassination of President Lincoln

Apr 14, 1865

John Wilkes Booth shoots President Linconln in the back of the head while he was attendng a play at Ford's Theatre.

The Great Depression

Oct 29, 1929

The Stock Market crashes which causes americans to lose money and their jobs.

Vietnam

Mar 8, 1965

America joins the war in Vietnam.

Apollo 11

Jul 20, 1969

Neil Armstong and Buzz Aldrin become the first humans to ever walk on the moon.

September 11th (9/11)

Sep 11, 2001

Terrorist crash commercial airline planes into the twin towers.