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Invention of the Lightbulb
The invention of the light bulb led to more working hours in factories and boosted the economy and industrialization. However to the longer working hours it also led to more punishment in the factories -
Spanish-American War
It was a conflict between the United States and Spain, resulting in the U.S. gaining control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam, and purchasing the Philippines, marking a shift in the U.S.'s role as a world power. It ended with the treaty of Paris -
WW1
It was a global conflict between the Allies and the Central Powers. There was new technology used which caused horrible number casualties. It caused profound social, political, and cultural change. Ended with the treaty of Versailles. -
Treaty of Versailles
It formally ended WWI, It also imposed harsh terms of Germany ultimately leading to WWII. Germany´s land was taken and split. They payed reparations and took the blame of the war. -
Great Depression
Worst economic crisis in the US. It was caused by the Crash of the stock market, the Smoot-Hawley act and panics. It caused mass unemployment, hunger, and poverty. President Roosevelt established the New Deal which helped end it. -
The New Deal
The New Deal was a series of a wide-reaching economic, social, and political reforms enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the US, in response to the Great Depression -
WWII
Another global conflict between the Allies and central powers. US entered the war after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and ultimately helped end the war by the atomic bombs and by helping Western Europe -
Pearl Harbor
The Japanese launched a surprise attack on the US naval base at Peal Harbor, Hawaii. It led to the US entry of WW2 -
Cold war
This was not an actual war but instead a high tension era as the US and Russia were building their nuclear arsenal while also competing in the space race -
Bombing of Hiroshima
This was the result of Japan not surrending to the US. It caused widespread destruction, massive casualties, and long-term health consequences. It also forced Japan to Surrender -
Nagasaki Bombing
This was the bombing of the city of Nagasak, It caused mayhem, and encourage Japan to surrender, It showed the world what the US was capable of -
The Korean war
It is a conflict on the Korean Peninsula fought between North Korea and South Korea, with North Korea supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea supported by the United States. It helped stop the spread of communism and led to the 38th parallel -
Brown V Board of Education
the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson. In this decision, the Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was unconstitutional. -
Vietnam War
It was a conflict in Southeast Asia, a Cold War proxy war, and a major turning point in American history, involving North Vietnam (supported by communist allies) against South Vietnam (supported by the United States and its allies). -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
This was the failed invasion of the US of Cuba. It was to take down a communist leader that was working with Russia. This was very dangerous to the US as Russia had Nuclear weapons stored in Cuba -
March on Washington
It was a massive demonstration of people advocated for civil and economic rights for African Americans. There was over 250,000 people -
Civil RIghts Act of 1964
It prohibited discrimination in public places, Integrated schools and other public facilities, Made employment discrimination illegal, and Prohibited discriminatory voting tactics like poll taxes and literacy exams -
Moon Landing
Apollo 11 landed on the moon with Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong. They were the first men to walk on the moon bring worldwide attention -
9/11
al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked 4 planes and caused the destruction of the twin towers, and some of the pentagon. US declared War on Terror. US also created the PATRIOT act and the department of Homeland security. The US will never forget these moments -
Coronavirus
This was the global pandemic of the virus SARs. Most people infected with the virus will experience respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. It was a big deal