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Sep 6, 1492
Immigration #4
Immigration is the foundation of America's population; it continues to grow as does our strength. Dating back to the early 1600s, immigration to the United States has always been a challenge. Entering the United States was difficult because of all the tests and checks we did to make sure they qualified to be a citizen. Immigration is number four on my list because it made the United States citizenry the “melting pot” it is today. -
Formation of Colonies #2
The formation of colonies started in 1607 with the founding of Jamestown, Virginia. The Colonies continued to grow until 1733; Georgia was the last colony to be added. The formation of colonies is important because they are the birth of our nation provided a base from which our country could grow. -
Industrial Revolution #6
The Industrial Revolution started around 1760 and went until 1840. It was the transition from hand production methods to machine. Also, the use of wood and bio-fuels decreased and the transition to coal increased. The Industrial Revolution was important because it was a major turning point in American History and the economy underwent sustained growth. -
American Revolution #1
The Revolutionary War started on April 19th, 1775 with the battle of Lexington and Concord. There was tension between the American Colonies and Britain, as the Americans wanted to become an independent nation. Thus, a series of battles occurred and after 8 years of fighting both nations came to a peace treaty. The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3rd, and the colonies broke away from Britain. This is the number one event in American history because it shows America becoming an independen -
Louisiana Purchase #3
The Louisiana Purchase expanded the nation, while the expedition of Lewis and Clark showed that our recently acquired land was full of new life. New species of plants and animals were discovered and Native Americans posed a threat: all things that a new nation would, in time, overcome. This event is number three on my list because it doubled the size of the original colonies and accelerated the process of the Industrial Revolution. -
Civil War #5
The American Civil War started when the Southern states seceded and formed the Confederate States of America. The expansion into the western territories caused controversy, and the war began after shots were fired at Fort Sumter. After four year of bloodshed, the Confederacy collapsed, slavery ended, and reconstruction of the nation began. This is a very important time in history because slavery ended and equality throughout the states began to rise. -
Pearl Harbor #9
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike conducted by the Japanese navy. The attack on the naval base of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii killed 2,402 Americans and destroyed 188 U.S. aircrafts. This event caused the United States to join WWII against Japan. Many lives were lost, but it is an event that America will always remember, with consequences that the Japanese will never forget. -
Civil Rights Movement #7
The American Civil Rights Movement encompasses a series of protests whose goal was to end racial segregation. The protests began in the spring of 1954 when the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the case of Brown vs. Board of Education. The case led to multiple protests throughout the sixties and resulted in an interracial public. This is an important time in history because it has changed America’s outlook on race. -
Space Exploration #8
Space Exploration started after the Cold War. The Soviets and the Americans were in a space race to see who could fire the first object (or man) into orbit. The Soviets launched the Sputnik into orbit in 1957. The Americans shot back with the Apollo 11, sending the first man to the moon. Space Exploration is important because it has pushed America to new scientific advancements. -
9-11 #10
The September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were organized by an Islamic group called al-Qaeda. Between the attacks, a total of 3,000 people died. This is an important time in history because it made the Americans aware of the al- Qaeda terrorist group and sent us to the war in Afghanistan.
