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The Compromise of 1877
An informal agreement that resolved the disputed 1876 presidential election, leading to the withdrawal of federal troops from the South and marking the end of the Reconstruction era. -
Spanish-American War (1898)
Marked the U.S.'s emergence as a world power, gaining control over Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. -
U.S. Entry into World War I (1917)
After repeated attacks on American ships and the Zimmermann Telegram, the U.S. joined the Allies in World War I. -
Stock Market Crash (1929)
Triggered the Great Depression, causing massive unemployment and economic turmoil across the U.S. -
Pearl Harbor Attack (1941)
Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor led to the U.S. entering World War II. -
D-Day (1944)
Allied troops landed in Normandy, France—turning the tide of World War II against Nazi Germany. -
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
The Supreme Court declared racial segregation in schools unconstitutional, fueling the civil rights movement. -
Civil Rights Act (1964)
Outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
Moon Landing (1969)
Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon, a major Cold War victory for the U.S. -
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Watergate Scandal
Led to President Nixon’s resignation—the only U.S. president to resign from office. -
9/11 Attacks (2001)
Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center that killed nearly 3,000 people and led to the War on Terror. -
War in Iraq Begins (2003)
The U.S. invaded Iraq claiming weapons of mass destruction were present—none were found. -
Hurricane Katrina (2005)
A devastating hurricane that flooded New Orleans and exposed issues of poverty and government response. -
Election of Barack Obama (2008)
Barack Obama became the first African American president in U.S. history. -
Obergefell v. Hodges (2015)
The Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. -
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Covid-19 Pandemic
A global health crisis that shut down economies, schools, and changed daily life around the world. -
George Floyd Protests (2020)
Mass protests erupted nationwide against police brutality and racial injustice after George Floyd's death. -
Capitol Riot (2021)
Supporters of President Trump stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. -
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Tech Layoffs & AI Boom (2022–present)
Major tech companies slashed jobs while artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek reshaped industries. -
Overturning Roe v. Wade (2022)
The Supreme Court ended federal abortion protections, allowing states to regulate or ban the procedure.