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U.S. History: VHS Summer: Carla Yacoub

By Carla.Yacoub
  • Sand Creek Massacre

    Sand Creek Massacre

    history link demand for native lands in America was growing and even though the people of Sand Creek thought they were safe, they were not. The Colorado Volunteers attacked and killed 400 villagers from Sand Creek, mostly women and children
  • "Capitalism"

    "Capitalism"

    history linkan economic system in which investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of wealth is made and maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations, especially as contrasted to cooperatively or state-owned means of wealth. ohn D. Rockefeller was America's first capitalist.
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    U. S. History

    The timespan and events of history in America from 1877-2011. These events will range from actual, influential times in history where something occurred to ideoligies that influenced the growth of the United States
  • "Survival of the Fittest"

    "Survival of the Fittest"

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    This was a belief that grew rapidly in America and caused people to believe that "the humans thatwere the most fit, were the most successful". This group of believers were called social darwinists. (during the gilded age)
  • "Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain!"

    "Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain!"

    history link this was the cry that backed McKinley in his efforts to show the world that he was less interested in U.S. colonization but more interested in cuban independence during Spanish-American tensions.
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    World War 1

    history link This was the first world war encompassing many different countries and cultures together. For America, it was one of the most trying and difficult fights, including an immense amount of deaths and loss all over the country.
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  • The Selective Service Act

    The Selective Service Act

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    This act was passed to make sure enough men were drafted into the army since just volunteers didnt seem to be enough. It required that all men from the ages of 21-30 to register for military service.
  • The Harlem Renaissance

    The Harlem Renaissance

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    The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that boomed in the 1920's. It brought all aspects of African American culture into a new light, such as music, food, art, and literature.
  • The Great Depression

    The Great Depression

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    The Great Depression was an economic downfall for many countries. America was subject to it in the decade preceeding World War 2 and it was triggered by the stock market crash on Wall street.
  • "Pan-Americanism"

    "Pan-Americanism"

    history link This was a belief that follow isolationism. Pan-Americanism is the movement that wants to create ties between the America's. These relationships are diplomatic, social, economic, and political.
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    World War II

    history linkThis was the second world war that lasted 6 years and 1 day. This war was fought by two opposing sides, the Allies and the Axis powers.
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  • Pearl Harbor

    Pearl Harbor

    history link This was the date of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Japanese bombers gave Roosevelt no choice but to enter the second world war at this point.
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    The Cold War

    history link This is what followed World War 2. This war included tensions between NATO (and its allies) and the Warsaw Pact (and its allies).
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  • "Civil Rights"

    "Civil Rights"

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    Civil Rights directly means the rights of a citizen to political and social freedom and equality. During the 1950's was around the time when people who felt unequl really began to fight for their proper rights.
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    The Korean War

    history link This war was a subset of the larger Cold War that was going on at the time. This war was between North and South Korea, with the U.S. fighting for the South and China, with aid of the Soviet Union, fighting for the North.
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  • The Internet

    The Internet

    history link The internet is an invention by America that will seriously change how many people lead their lives everyday. It has affected pass time, buissness, and many other aspects of life.
  • Equal Rights Amendment Era

    Equal Rights Amendment Era

    history link This amendment was meant to provide equal rights for women to the constitution. In 1972, it finally passed through congress and was in the process of being ratified.
  • Information Revolution

    Information Revolution

    history link in the decade beginning in 1990, new forms of technology, entertainment, work and communication were all being brought to life. The internet was booming after being invented in the 1970's.
  • Soviet Union Collapsed

    Soviet Union Collapsed

    history link The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. This left The United States as the only military super power left. This allowed many countries to look to America for some guidance.
  • "Republicans vs. Democrats"

    "Republicans vs. Democrats"

    history linkThis was lead by Clinton, who was the first Democrat to win over the White House since President Carter. Clinton was also the first Democrat to win a second term since Roosevelt. This sparked an absolute rivalry between underdog Democrats and bigdog Republicans.
  • 9/11

    9/11

    history link This was a series of 4 terrorist attacks. The attacks killed almost 3,000 people and were lead by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda.