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Module 3
"On November 28, 1864, he was assured that his people would not be disturbed at Sand Creek, for the territory had been promised to the Cheyennes by an 1851 treaty. The next day would reveal that promise as a bald faced lie." The Indians were promised forgiveness after attacking the white settlers.
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Module 2
The transcontinental railroad was a 1,912 mile connecting the existing railroad tracks from the East to West coast. "A TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD would allow for settlement of the west, open new markets for eastern manufacturers, and bring relief to overcrowded eastern cities." this was revolutionary to the expansion of the West, and the opportunity it provided to many people. https://www.ushistory.org/us/36a.asp -
Module 1
The AHA which stands for American Historical Association, was incorporated in D.C in 1889, provides the American public “the promotion of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical manuscripts and for kindred purposes in the interest of American history and of history in America.” https://www.historians.org/about-aha-and-membership/aha-history-and-archives/brief-history-of-the-aha -
Module 5
"The MODEL T sold for $490 in 1914, about one quarter the cost of the previous decade. By 1920, there were over 8 million registrations. The 1920s saw tremendous growth in automobile ownership, with the number of registered drivers almost tripling to 23 million by the end of the decade." https://www.ushistory.org/us/46a.asp -
Module 1
Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to be elected to the presidency of the AHA. The telling of history is important to the growth of and development of our future. "They will show the slow beginnings of settlement, the growth of the fishing and trading towns on the seacoast, the hesitating early ventures into the Indian-haunted forest." https://www.historians.org/about-aha-and-membership/aha-history-and-archives/presidential-addresses/theodore-roosevelt -
Module 3
The Panama Canal was a project that would cut the time significantly that it took for a ship to travel from the East Coast to the West Coast. It connected the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. It was a canal that was first being constructed by French in 1881, but after they failed the U.S took over in 1904 and it was completed in 1914, "In 1914, at the cost of $345 million, the PANAMA CANAL was open for business".
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Module 4
The entire American economy was mobilized to win the war. From planting extra vegetables to keeping the furnace turned off, American civilians provided extra food and fuel to the war effort. "The seemingly infinite supply of fresh American soldiers countered this potential advantage and was demoralizing to the Germans. American soldiers entered the bloody trenches and by November 1918, the war was over." https://www.ushistory.org/us/45.asp -
Module 2
New attitudes towards wealth during the 18 and 1900's brought prosperity to a handful of American business owners such as Andrew Carnegie and John Rockefeller. Even more so provided opportunity to millions of Americans during their expansion of businesses, that eventually led to great wealth. Andrew Carnegie "Before his death he donated more than $350 million dollars to public foundations." He died in 1919. https://www.ushistory.org/us/36c.asp -
Module 4
I think the League of Nations was an important step towards maintaining world peace, especially since it was the first of its kind. Woodrow Wilson had an important impact "He claimed that reductions to trade barriers, fair adjustment of colonies, and respect for national self-determination would reduce economic and nationalist sentiments that lead to war. "https://www.ushistory.org/us/45d.asp -
Module 5
The automobile industry was advantageous to many other industries that arose from the creation of the car. Industries including gas stations,motels, diners and restaurants began popping up. The federal highway act of 1921 helped drive industry forward. Americans even soon began to experience traffic jams. I think Americans loved the freedom the automobile provided for a way to travel. -
Module 6
"The first act of European aggression was not committed by Nazi Germany. Fascist DICTATOR BENITO MUSSOLINI ordered the Italian army to invade ETHIOPIA in 1935." https://www.ushistory.org/us/50b.asp After Roosevelt became President Adolf Hitler took oath of office, and the world would soon be a different place. The start of WWII was happening without people knowing yet. Fascism and militarism were the main driving forces of WWII. -
Module 6
"Negotiations between Japan and the U.S. began in early 1941, but there was little movement. By midsummer, FDR made the fateful step of freezing all Japanese assets in the United States and ending shipments of oil to the island nation."https://www.ushistory.org/us/50e.asp, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941, for the sole purpose was a preventive strike to keep the United States Pacific Fleet from interfering with its planned military actions -
Module 7
The creation of the United Nations was simple, it was a joint international effort to promote world peace in order to prevent another World War. There are 5 permanent members of the security council which include the U.S, U.K, France, China, and Russia. This was a bug step in the right direction. -
Module 7
Vietcong was the communist political organization of Cambodia and South Vietnam. Its allies included China, Soviet Union, and North Vietnam. Its opponents included South Vietnam, U.S. "The United States also bombed the Ho Chi Minh trail, a supply line used by the North Vietnamese to aid the VIETCONG. The trail meandered through Laos and Cambodia, so the bombing was kept secret from the Congress and the American people." https://www.ushistory.org/us/55b.asp -
Module 8
"They demanded equal pay for equal work and pressured the government to support and enforce legislation that prohibited gender discrimination." https://www.ushistory.org/us/57a.asp,
Civil Right Act of 1964, = ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Feminism played an important role in the act because women felt oppressed by the male gender when they were being discriminated. -
Module 8
Environmentalist groups and organization started becoming more evident that we wanted to take charge and help protect our earth. President Nixon "In 1970, he signed legislation creating the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, a federal watchdog dedicated to proper care of the planet. He also stiffened standards for emissions and waste with the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts." https://www.ushistory.org/us/57e.asp -
Module 9
The 1980s experienced a big shift towards television entertainment like ESPN and Nickelodeon. Creations and inventions including the VCR became revolutionary in the war we were able to record shows and watch them later. The first PC was created by Apple in 1977. Silicon Valley became known as the technology hub of America . -
Module 10
"In the early 1990s, the WORLD WIDE WEB was developed, in large part, for commercial purposes. Corporations created home pages where they could place text and graphics to sell products. Soon airline tickets, hotel reservations, books, and even cars and homes could be purchased online." New forms of communication was being introduced like E-Mail by the use of the internet and PCs. https://www.ushistory.org/us/60d.asp -
Module 9
"In January 1998, a scandal that nearly ended Clinton's Presidency unfolded in the press. It was reported that Clinton engaged in a sexual relationship with a White House intern named MONICA LEWINSKY during his first term." https://www.ushistory.org/us/60c.asp Bill Clinton was a democrat that was impeached on the basis that he abused his power and obstruction of Justice. Clinton Joined Andrew Johnson of being the 2 presidents that were impeached -
Module 10
"When two students entered COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL in Littleton, Colorado in April 1999 with weapons, they murdered thirteen people before taking their own lives. Critics pointed to a media that glorified and promoted violence, permissive gun laws, failing schools, and neglectful parenting."https://www.ushistory.org/us/60e.asp, People were blaming the Internet for problems that seemed to arise and also the media because of the influence it has on people and their lives.
