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Manifest Destiny
SourceA theory created by John L. O'Sullivan. He stated that we as Americans, have the god-given right to occupy the whole American continent. This theory pushed for western expansion. It would spread the Democratic ideas of Americans while increasing the size of the American land. -
Transcontinental Railway is opened
SourceThe transcontinental railway was a revolutionary invention that allowed for settlement of the west, new markets for eastern manufactures, which would allow our economy to grow. It also brough relief to the overcrowed eastern cities. All this movement west was justified by manifest destiny -
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American History - 1877 to 2011
Covers events in history that have had an impact in American history. Demonstrates different events in United States' history and how they have concluded to the present and helped create a rich history. -
The Great Upheaval
sourceAlso known as "The Great Railroad Strike of 1877" it began in West Virginia. It was put down by force from local and state militlas and the federal troops. Although not the first strike to occur, it was the first strike that involved so many different workers separated by so much space. While it seemed to have failed due to its lack of organization, it nearly shut down half of the nation's railroad system. It helped create what is defined as a mass strike. -
McKinley Tarriff
sourceAlso known as the the Tarriff of 1890 This tarrcaused American import rates for sugar to increase. Tarriff led to a depression in the Hawaiin sugar industry. In the past, Hawaii had dominated the American market because special terms had been awarded by the United States. This Act negated these special rights and put Hawaii on a level playing field with everyone else. Due to the depression, U.S forced Hawaii to join the Union -
Spanish-American War
sourceSpain and America wanted to claim Cuba as colony of their own. the
The war ended with the Treaty of Partis. The United States received the Philippines and the islands of Guam and Puerto Rico. Cuba became independent, and Spain was awarded $20 million dollars for its losses. -
Invention of Automobile
SourceHenry Ford invented the Model T, making it accesible to the general public. It affected American lifestyle. It caused an economic revolution and even helped other industries. New social expierences were created, inventing a whole new America -
U.S Joins World War 1
SourceU.S joined war about two years into the war. U.S allied with Britain and supplied them with a strong army. U.S joined when a German submarine sank a large American ship, America's involment helped end the war. -
Treaty of Versailles
SourceTreaty between Germany and Allied Powers that ended World War 1. Germany agreed to take responsibilty for war, to pay for damages, and to disarm military. -
Isolationism
After World War I, Ameica no longer wanted to be entagled in foriegn affairs. The U.S was already deep in the issue of the Great Depression, the goverment believed we had to solve our own issues before getting mixed-up with others. U.S entered a period where we did not interact with other nations. -
Stock Market Crash
Source Also known as Black Thursday, stocks value were so high that it needed to come down sometime. On Black Thursday stocks fell; stocks were exchanged for a smaller or even no value. In 10 weeks the value of stock market was cut in half. Caused bank failures. Economy slowed down, leading to unemployment, All these consequences led to the Great Depression. -
Pearl Harbor
SourceSuprise military attack by Japan against U.S at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Battleshps were destroyed, Shocked and angered Americans gathered troops, weapons, and resources and entered War World II after years of isolation. -
Dropping the Atomic Bomb
Source Plane, Enol Gay, dropped an atomic bomb on Japan. 3 days later another bomb was dropped. This caused Japan to surrender due to the damages done on the empire and its population. A new age of nuclear terror led to a dangerous arms race. The bomb dropping brought an end to the most destructive war in history. -
Vietnam War
Source The Vietnam War lasted about 20 years, making it the longest was in American history. Over 50,000 Americans died in war and thousands more were wounded. War divived Americans, many were questioning war and whether war was really necessary. War was fought in North and South Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. -
Rosa Park's Montgomery Bus Boycott
Source Rosa Park refused to give up her seat in the front of the bus to a white passenger. She was arrested and fined ten dollars. This refusal incited a revolution because it triggers a chain of events that changed the U.S -
Cuban MIssile Crisis
Source Brought U.S and Soviet Union to realization that nuclear arms race had to be brought to an end or else the mass destruction would bring world population to become extinct. It marked the closest that U.S and Soviet Union came to direct confrontation in Cold War. Crisis presented Cold War with detente and nuclea ban treaty. -
MLK's I Have a Dream Speech
Source Speech delivered by Martin Luther King, leader of civil right movement in the 60’s. MLK protested and spoke for equality and legal rights for African Americans. MLK touched the hearts of millions of Americans with his inspirational words. He dreamt of an America of freedom for all skin colors. -
Reagan's Presidency
SourceReagan’s presidency came with success as well as failures. Reagan created Reaganomics, a plan that included decreasing the government’s role and cutting taxes. Reagan’s plan highlighted the aspect of social spending, blasting America’s economy. Reagan also helped end the Cold War. Along with success, Reagan’s presidency also held failures, including a national debt of 3 trillion dollars. -
Information Age
Source Technological changes that lasted for the decade of the 1990's. This changes brought new options for American's. Simplified life with the new forms if entertainmentm commerce, research, work, and communication. Helped globalize the world. An example is the internet. -
Internet Available to Public
SourceThe Internet had been invented before public had access to it; it was intended for military use. With government control the Internet became public. The public got good use of it, companies advertised their products, and Internet buying became popular. This helped the economy with more public consuming. The internet has globalized the world, communication is much easier, buying from anywhere is available. It has changed the way the world functions. -
Clinton's Impeachment
SourceClinton become the second president to ever become impeached. Clinton impeached on evidence that he was having sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky known as the Lewinsky Scandal, even though at first he denied any affais.
