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A collection of different things learned throughout my US History VHS course. This will include important dates and events.
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This law prohibited Chinese people from immigrating to the USA. This law was passed by Congress in 1882, and was the first significant restriction of immigration into America. -
A teenage girl from Ireland, called Annie Moore, was the first ever immigrant to arrive through Ellis Island. This marked the beginning of millions more to come through this gateway to America. Info found at: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/17/us/irish-history-ellis-island-annie-moore-cec/index.html -
The USA started intervening with other countries and began taking them over. This was for two reasons. First of all these new territories were amazing sources for natural resources and military points. The second was that the Americans believed their culture and race was superior to all other, so they should "fix" countries by taking them over. -
The US took the Philippines over from Spanish rule as a result of the Treaty of Paris. However, soon after, the American-Philippine war broke out and lasted around three years. -
World War One, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that took place from 1914 to 1918. The United States became involved in the war in 1917 after Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare and the discovery of the Zimmerman Telegram, which led the US to join the Allies in their fight against the Central Powers. -
American troops arrived in Europe and began fighting in the trenches alongside their European allies. They participated in major battles, such as the Second Battle of the Marne, the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, and others. This was one of the first major wars where trenches were used as protection. -
The Harlem Renaissance was a vibrant cultural and artistic movement that took place in the 1920s in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. It celebrated and showcased the talents of African American writers, musicians, and artists, who expressed their unique experiences and perspectives through various forms of art, contributing to a renaissance of black culture and identity. -
The Great Depression was a severe economic downturn that occurred in the 1930s, affecting countries around the world. It began with the stock market crash in 1929, leading to widespread unemployment, poverty, and a decline in production and trade. -
On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, causing immense devastation and loss of American lives. This act of aggression caused the United States to enter into World War II.
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The atomic bombings carried out by the United States on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 marked the initial utilization of atomic weapons against human beings. It resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of individuals, complete devastation of the cities, and played a role in the culmination of World War II.
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The U.S. became a major player in the Allied forces and played a crucial role in the defeat of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, establishing itself as a superpower. It ended with the defeat of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan and setting the stage for a new era of international relations and geopolitical dynamics.
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President Harry S. Truman declared that the United States would provide economic and military aid to countries threatened by communism. This was the beginning of the containment policy that would be further pushed later on.
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The United States became involved in a conflict in Vietnam, supporting South Vietnam against communist North Vietnam and its allies. The war deeply divided American society and had a significant impact on Cold War dynamics.
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The "I Have a Dream" speech was delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. In his powerful speech, Dr. King spoke for racial equality, where he described a future where individuals are judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin.
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The Lavender Menace protest took place at the Second Congress to Unite Women in New York City in 1970. Lesbian activists joined the event, demanding recognition and inclusion of lesbian rights within the feminist movement and denouncing homophobia.
https://www.therainbowstores.com/blogs/blogs-guides/the-story-of-lavender-menace -
During his presidency, Reagan completely transformed the United States economy. He really helped by reducing taxes and making a decline in unemployment by increasing the free trade market. (ushistory 59b.) -
The development of the World Wide Web revolutionized global communication and information sharing. Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the World Wide Web in 1989. This paved the way for more modern technology that we have today. (https://home.cern/science/computing/birth-web/short-history-web.) -
The end of the Cold War came as a result of the collapse of the Soviet Union. This happened for many reasons, but two are because the US stopped the spread of communism, and also because they ruined the USSR economy. (ushistory 59e) -
This was one of the very first major school shootings, and was at the time, the very worst. This was a major event as the US had to question its policies on gun control. Plus, many countries questioned whether violence was glorified in the American media. -
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, had a profound impact on the United States and the world. They led to significant changes in U.S. foreign and domestic policies, including the launch of the "War on Terror," increased security measures, and a reevaluation of national priorities.
(https://www.britannica.com/event/September-11-attacks)