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Darwinism
At this time, Darwin announced his theory to the world. And everyone was shocked and confused. People argued about if this is true or not. Later on this was seen as a joke and he was arrested. http://www.ushistory.org/us/47b.asp -
The Sand Creek Massacre
Americans attacked the Cheyenne Indians in Sand Creek. They first made a treaty that they would be safe their and that they wouldn't attack, but the Americans lied and the next day they killed 400 people. Mostly children and women. http://www.ushistory.org/us/40a.asp -
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U.S. History
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Immigration
Immigration was very active in the 1880-1920. So many people from all over the world came to America for jobs and freedom. http://www.ushistory.org/us/38c.asp -
Monopoly
This is the time when the growth of America doubled it's size. More business started an d more people became rich. http://www.ushistory.org/us/36.asp -
Spanish American War
In this war the U.S. was under equipped and under trained. Spain wasn't really ready for the war. IN Cuba though America was outnumbered 7 to 1. This was very hard for them. http://www.ushistory.org/us/44d.asp -
Automobile
The Automobile was created so that everyone can use it. It has changed the world until now. This was a major invention that no one can forget and is in use by everyone for transportation. http://www.ushistory.org/us/46a.asp -
The Panama Canal
The panama canal was something that Roosevelt fought for. He really wanted that canal. That would help them move faster. This would be a life changer. http://www.ushistory.org/us/44g.asp -
World War 1
This war was the beginning of the hatred across the globe. It ruined the whole world and brought fights. This war lasted for four years starting with the bombing of pearl harbor. http://www.ushistory.org/us/45.asp -
League of Nations
This league was a league to stop wars like world war 1 from happening. Many nations joined and made a group to bring world piece. http://www.ushistory.org/us/45d.asp -
The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was when new things came. More people were inspired and more music and books were popular. Jazz music was the most popular at this time. http://www.ushistory.org/us/46e.asp -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression lasted 10 years. In the Great Depression, America encountered a market crash and went bankrupt. Because of the first world war America lost a lot of money so almost everyone was poor. http://www.ushistory.org/us/48.asp -
Computers
The firs computer was created at this time which changed the world in many ways. Computers brought the technology age. We are "Living in The Information Age." http://www.ushistory.org/us/60d.asp -
Pearl Harbor
In this year, the Japanese attacked Hawaii. They attack Pearl Harbor and the Americans did whatever they can to defend their naval base. America's main naval base was in Pearl Harbor so Japan attacked there. http://www.ushistory.org/us/50e.asp -
D-Day
D-Day occurred in World War 2. It was when America and some allied forces landed in a long beach and attacked forward in France's Normandy region. http://www.ushistory.org/us/51c.asp -
The Cold War
The Cold War was between USSR and the US. This was during World War 2 where they both had allies and was a huge war. This was from 1947 to 1991. http://www.ushistory.org/us/52a.asp -
Civil Rights
In these times, there was many segregation. Some people had rights to do things and some people didn't. People were protesting for their own rights. This was between 1954 and 1968. http://www.ushistory.org/us/57.asp -
Malcolm X
Malcolm little was a crime doing man until he went to jail. After jail he became Muslim and was now a better and different man. http://www.ushistory.org/us/54h.asp -
The Equal Rights Amendment
In 1972 The Equal Rights Amendment was signed. This banned all segregation and all types of people were treated equally. This changed America in many ways. http://www.ushistory.org/us/57c.asp -
The Vietnam war
The Vietnam War happened in Vietnam where the U.S. were allies with south Vietnam and were fighting North. It was a tragic war with many losses. http://www.ushistory.org/us/55.asp -
Operation Desert Storm
This was a problem that showed itself after the Cold War. An Iraq Dictator named Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait with his army. And brought many problems to the U.S. http://www.ushistory.org/us/60a.asp -
The Ending of the Cold War
President Reagan is a big part of the ending of the Cold War. If this war continued the world would be in a completely different shape. http://www.ushistory.org/us/59e.asp -
American Globalization
America has grown economically. America is trading with other countries and because of the North American Free Trade Agreement, America can trade with Canada and Mexico too. This helps other countries and America.
