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End of Reconstruction
Federal troops withdraw from the South, leading to the rise of segregation laws. -
Spanish-American War
U.S. gains territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines), becoming a global power. -
19th Amendment Ratified
Women gain the right to vote, marking a major step in gender equality. -
Stock Market Crash
Triggers the Great Depression, leading to mass unemployment and economic hardship. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan’s attack draws the U.S. into World War II. -
End of World War II
U.S. emerges as a superpower; atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Supreme Court rules segregation in schools unconstitutional. -
Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" Speech
Becomes a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement. -
Civil Rights Act Signed
Outlaws segregation and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
U.S. becomes the first nation to put a man on the moon. -
Watergate Scandal
President Nixon resigns due to the cover-up of a political scandal. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Symbolizes the end of the Cold War and the collapse of Soviet influence in Eastern Europe. -
Gulf War
U.S. leads a coalition to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait. -
9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Leads to the War on Terror, including wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. -
Barack Obama Elected
First African American president of the U.S. -
Great Recession
Financial crisis causes global economic downturn, leading to major government interventions. -
Black Lives Matter Protests
Protests against racial injustice gain worldwide attention after George Floyd’s death. -
COVID-19 Pandemic
Global pandemic disrupts daily life, leading to economic crises and lockdowns. -
January 6 Capitol Riot
Challanges democracy and election integrity. -
Roe v. Wade Overturned
Supreme Court decision removes federal protection for abortion rights, shifting laws to states.