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The Boston Tea Party
A political protest, Americans dumped 342 chest of tea. This was the first major act of defiance to British rule over the colonist. It was done to rule in the Stamp and Townshed Acts because of high tax. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, kicked off the American Revolutionary War. A confrontation on the Lexington town green started off the fighting, and soon the British started fighting to. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
The Declaration of Independence was signed on August 2nd, 1776 it is one of the most important documents in history to this day. 56 members of the Second Continental Congress signed the Constitution in Philadelphia. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
11,000 soldiers stationed at Valley Forge, hundreds died from disease. However, the suffering troops were held together by loyalty to the Patriot cause and to General Washington, who stayed with his men -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
Congress sent Articles to the states for ratification at the end of November. Most delegates realized that the Articles were a flawed compromise, but believed that it was better than an absence of formal national government. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the final battle of the American Revolution. The battle was fought between Colonial troops and British. General Cornwallis surrendered . -
The Constitution is Ratified
It took a while to approve, but on June 21, 1788, the Constitution became the official framework of the government of the United States of America when New Hampshire became the ninth of 13 states to ratify it. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
This irrigation was held two months after the beginning of the first four year term of George Washington being president. Washington urged Congress to add a bill of rights to the Constitution that would express. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
George Washington advised American citizens to view themselves as a cohesive unit and avoid political parties and issued a special warning to be cautious of attachments and entanglements with other nations -
The Death of George Washington
Washington passed away because of acute bacterial epiglottitis. His last words were " I am just going! Have me decently buried; and do not let my body be but in a vault less than tree days after I am dead. Do you understand me... tis well." -
Election Day, 1800
Vice President Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party defeated incumbent President John Adams of the Federalist Party. -
Marbury vs. Madison
A legal case in which, on February 24, 1803, the U.S. Supreme Court first declared an act of Congress unconstitutional, then establishing the doctrine of judicial review. -
J.Edgar Hoover Becomes Head of the FBI
Attorney General Harlan Fiskie Stone granted J. Edgar Hoover head of the FBI -
Mein Kampf is Published
Describes process by which Hitler animistic and talks about his political views and future plans for Germany. -
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The Great Depression
An era that was caused by the stock market crash that happened October 24, 1929, which whipped out millions of investors. It went on for several years costing many people around the world their jobs because spending and investments were dropping. -
Stock Market Crash Begins Great Depression
This day in history is known as Black Tuesday, the market opened 11% lower than previous day's. Institutions and financiers stepped in with bids above the market price. -
The Dust Bowl Begins
extreme drought hit and lasted till 1936 with off and on dust storms through out. -
Adolf Hitler Become Chancellor of Germany
President Paul von Hindenburg makes Adolf Hitler leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party. -
Franklin Roosevelt is Elected President (1st Time)
the 1st time Roosevelt served in office after a great win. -
CCC is Created
The CCC was part of the New Deal legislation, combating high unemployment during the Great Depression by putting hundreds of young men to work on environmental conservation projects -
WPA is Created
It was part of his New Deal plan to lift the country out if the Great Depression by reforming the financial system and restoring the economy to pre-Depression levels. -
J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title
James J. Braddock won a 15 round decision against Max bear to get the heavyweight boxing title. -
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Olympic games in Berlin
The Nazi party had risen power two years before the Berlin Olympics, its racist policies led to international debate about boycott of the Games. -
Kristallnacht
When German Nazis attacked the Jewish and the Jewish Property. -
Grapes of Wrath is Published
A novel by John Steinbeck that asides harshness of the Great Depression and encourage sympathy for the struggles of migrant farmworkers. -
Germany Invades Poland
This starts up World War ll in Europe -
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World War 2
It was the second war that involved most countries Including the U.S. forming two opposing military alliances. -
Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters
The world premier Wizard of Oz took place in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, and Bert Lahr. -
The Battle of Britain
it is known as the Air Battle for England, it was a military campaign of World War 2. -
The Four Freedoms Speech
Roosevelt proposed four freedoms that people" everywhere in the world" has the right to enjoy. Freedom of speech, worship, from want, and fear. -
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
A surprise military strike by the Japanese, against the navy base of Pearl Harbor. -
The Battle of Midway
Major naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War 2 that took place on 4-7. -
The Battle of Stalingrad
Major battle on the Eastern Front of World War 2 where Nazi Germany and its allies fought the Soviet Union and lost...Badly. -
Operation Torch
Allied invasion of French North Africa, The French colonies were aligned with Germany, the loyalties of the population were mixed. -
Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Program
Established in 1943 to help protect cultural property in war areas during and after the War. -
The Battle of Kursk
Between Germany and Soviet Union on eastern front near Kursk in The Soviet Union. -
D-Day
The day in WW2 on which Allied forces invaded north France by means of beach landings in Normandy -
The Battle of the Bulge
A German offensive campaign on the western front during WW2. -
The Battle of Iwo Jima
Major battle in where the U.S. Marine Corpse and the U.S. Navy landed eventually captured the island from the Japanese. -
The Battle of Okinawa
A battle of the pacific war fought on Okinawa island against the U.S. and Japanese -
The Death of FDR
His physical health began declining and three months into his fourth term he passed away. -
The Death of Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler Commits Suicide by shooting himself after Germany surrendered to the Allied forces. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Hiroshima
The U.S. donated two nuclear weapons over the Japanese cities. the bombings killed 129,000- 226,000 people. -
Newport Jazz Festival
this event was attended by over 13,00 people -
Nixon-Kennedy Debates (1st on Television)
It was the first television debate between two U.S. presidents. People wonder if they chose Kennedy because his looks or his debate. People who listened on the radio chose Nixon. Meanwhile, people watching on t.v. chose Kennedy. -
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
On November 22, 1963 President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas -
The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show
This was the Beatles record-breaking first appearance on this show, 73 million people were reported to have watched the first show -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Congress passed the gulf of Tonkin Resolution, telling President Johnson to take any measures he believed were necessary to retaliate and to promote the maintenance of international peace and security in southeast Asia. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
A frequently interrupted bombing campaign. The U.S. Air Force and Navy aircraft engaged in a bombing campaign designed to force Ho Chi Minh to abandon his ambition. -
March on the Pentagon
This was a massive demonstration against the Vietnam war the protest involved more than 100,000 people. -
Mai Lai Massacre
One of the most horrific incidence of violence against unarmed civilians. -
Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention
The U.S. convention was held during 1968. The assassination of MLK Jr. in April of that year inflamed racial tensions to an unprecedented level -
Woodstock
Woodstock was an opportunity for people to escape into music and spread a message of unity and peace. -
Chicago 8 Trial
trial for eight antiwar activist charged with inciting violent demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago. -
The Beatles Break Up
The famous band The Beatles broke up, Exhausted from their extensive tours, which they couldn't hear themselves over the roar of their fans. -
Kent State Protest
28 National Guardsmen fire their weapons at a group of anti-eight, and permanently paralyzing another -
Roe vs. Wade
Decision which the Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant women's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction