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Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
Completing the Transcontinental Railroad, 1869
The driving of the Golden Spike in Promontory, Utah marked the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, uniting the railroad's east and west sections. the Transcontinental Railroad transformed American industry, reducing the time bewteen the east and west coasts from months to less than a week. -
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US History: VHS Summer: Sarah Redmond
More recent historical events have larger impressions on individuals, as there is more reliable evidence of the events, such as pictures, artifacts, and first hand accounts from people who are alive today. As a result of reliable evidence of recent events, such events are able to "come alive". -
The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890
ANTITRUST LAW
The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 brought an end to the trusts, or monopolies, that were prevalent in the late nineteenth-century. Such trusts included the Standard Oil Company and the Carnegie Steel Company. These trusts could easily get rid of competition, and single-handedly controled prices. The end of monopolies ensured the regulation of prices and gave a fair chance to all businesses. -
American Imperialism
American Imperialism
American Imperialsim resulted in America becoming more politically and militarily known on the world-wide stage. America became involved with the fight for independence in other nations, and would often remain involved in the nation after it had gained its independence, gaining benefits. America also strived to spread its views on government and democracy, as are in the American Constitution, to other nations. -
Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty
Building the Panama Canal, 1903–1914
The Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty was a treaty between the united States and Panama. The U.S. was given a 10-mile wide strip of land on which to build to canal, and was to give a one-time payment of $10 million and an annual annuity of $250,000 to Panama. Traveling through the Panama Canal made shipping between the east and west coast much faster than traveling around South America. -
Affordable Automobiles
Henry Ford Changes the World, 1908
Henry Ford's creation of the Model T, was an affordable automobile for the public, unlike the previous more expensive cars only available to the rich. He used an assembly line that increased amnufacturing efficiency and decreased its cost to create the automobile. The use of automobiles revolutionized the country, creating a need for more roadways, gas stations, diners, and motels. -
The Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire
Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire resulted in the death of 146 of 500 workers because the owners had locked the fire escape doors. Three months later the Factory Investigating Commission was created, which enacted eight laws covering fire safety, factory inspections and sanitation, and emplyment rules for women and children. -
America Enters World War I
American Entry into World War I, 1917
Brought to action by the interception of the "Zimmerman Telegram" from Germany requesting a secret alliance with Mexico, and German resumption of submarine attacks on U.S. ships, President Woodrow Wilson went before Congress requesting a declaration of war on Germany on April 2, 1917. Two days later, Congress voted in support of the declaration of war on Germany, and later on Austria-Hungary. -
The League of Nations
The League of Nations, 1920
In response to the devestation the world faced after World War I, The League of Nations was created to resolve international disputes. The members of The League of Nations did not want to see war break out on a worldwide scale again. Although it was supported by many in the country, the U.S. did not join. The League of Nations was later changed to The United Nations. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was brought on by the crash of the stock market 1929. Aericans recklessly spent money in the 1920s, enabled by freely given loans by banks. Finally coming to an end with the beginning of World War II, its effect on the country was destrictive. Stricter regulations were later put on loans and spending in attempt to prevent the same in the future. -
FM Radio
History of American Radio: Melodrama, Adaptation and Comedy
FM radio revolutionized news, entertainment, and business. Many people bought radios for their homes a to listen to. Early radio content included news, talk shows, sports, cooking shows, dramas, readings of novels, and monologues. The radio changed connected the country in a new way, allowing many to simultaneously recieve the same information. -
The Battle of Stalingrad
STALINGRAD
The Battle of Stalingrad is seen as the turning point in World War II in Europe. Hitler sent his Sixth Army to Stalingrad, where they fought the Soviet Union. Germany lost the battle and Hitler lost his entire Sixth Army, 800.000 men. Stalingrad was the first major defeat of the German Army. -
The Atomic Bomb
The Atomic Bomb and the End of World War II
The detonation of atomic bombs developed by the Manhattan Project in the Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki played a huge role in World War II and warfare in general. The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was the first and only use of the atomic bomb to date, and left many long-term effects. The atomic bomb changed warfare, as the world did not want to fall into worldwide atomic warfare. -
The Television
Television Comes to America, 1947-57
The television revolutionized the American entertainment, news, and advertisement industries. Imformation could quickly reach across the country,more vividly than before, blurring the lines bewteen regional culture differences. TV shows became more common for all ages, completely altering the entertainment industry, -
Activism
Activism in the U.S.
Activism became especially prominent in America during the 1950s. There were many different activist causes during the era. Civil Rights activists fought against segregation and for African American equality. Women's Rights activism centered around achieving equal rights and around abortion. Other activism centered around the anti-war effort, education, and LGBT. -
The Space Race
THE SPACE RACE
The Space Race was between the United States and the Soviet Union to show who held the most power. The Space Race resulted in a leap of intellectual advancement with the creation of NASA. During this, America launched the Voyager spacecrafts that continue to collect information, and landed men on the moon. -
The Cuban Missile Crisis
History of the Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis wasnthe pivotal moment in the Cold War between The United State and The Soviet Union. It was the closest the world ever came to nuclear warfare, which would have killed millions. -
"I Have a Dream" Speech
How Martin Luther King's 'I Have A Dream' Speech Changed The World
Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most known civil rights activist, delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech struck a cord in the hearts of Americans. His spoke of the opression of his people and the dreams he held of equality for everyone. His speech is one of the most well-known speeches in American history. -
Mobile Phones
The History of the Mobile Phone
Mobile phones revolutionized how people interact with each other, and continue to play a huge role in our lives today. Mobile phones allow us to communicate from anywhere and have drastically changed American culture. Now, everyone has cell phones - from elementary students to the elderly. -
The Personal Computer
30 years of Macintosh: The little PC that made a big impact
The introduction of the personal computer by Apple was one of the most revolutionary events in preparation for the "Information Age" and for further technological advancements. Paired with the World Wide Web, the world was at the public's fingertips. -
The Information Age
The Information Age and the Printing Press: Looking Backward to See Ahead
The impact of the Information Age is yet to be seen, as it is too soon to tell. People all around the world are connected than they have ever been, and information can spread around the world withing minutes or seconds. Everyone lives at a faster pace, a trademark of those growing up with the new technology.
