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Compromise of 1877
The compromise of 1877 ended the reconstruction era by settling the presidential election of 1876. Rutherford B. Hayes because president in exchange for the removal of federal troops from the South. -
Spanish-American War
Conflict between the U.S and Spain over Cuba's independence. Outcome resulted in U.S control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippine's. -
Treaty of Paris 1898
Officially ended the Spanish-American War, with Spain ceding Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States and selling the Philippines for $20 million, while Cuba gained independence -
Start of World War 1
Triggered by the assignation of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. U.S remained neutral until 1917, when it joined the allies after Germany's continuous unrestricted submarine warfare. -
Treaty of Versailles
Formally ended World War I, imposing harsh terms on Germany, that helped pave the way for World War II -
Wall Street Crash
A sudden and steep decline in stock prices in the United States, which triggered the Great Depression. -
New Deal
President Franklin D. Roosevelt launched government programs to provide aid, and support during the Great Depression. This included social security and financial reforms. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japans surprise attack on the U.S naval base in Hawaii. This attack resulted in many casualties and destruction. Ultimately drawing the U.S into World War II. -
D-Day
One of the major turning points in World War II. Allied forces launched a massive amphibious invasion of Nazi-occupied France, initiating the Western Allied effort to liberate Western Europe. -
End of World War II
U.S drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Japan surrenders quickly marking the end of the war. -
Brown vs Board of Education
Landmark supreme court case that declared that segregation within public schools was unconstitutional. This court case sparked the civil rights movement. -
March on Washington
Civil rights demonstration where Martin Luther King Jr gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. This pressure congress to pass civil rights legislation. -
Civil Rights Acts Passed
Banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Ended segregation in public spaces and enforced equal voting rights. -
Moon Landing
Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. Symbolized U.S dominance(controversial) in Space Race against the Soviet Union. -
Watergate Scandal
President Richard Nixon resigned following the scandal over the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters. Led to distrust in government. -
Gulf War
Conflict triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990, leading to a US-led coalition's intervention to liberate Kuwait and enforce UN resolutions. Showed U.S military superiority. -
9/11 Attacks
Al- Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes, crashing them into the World Trade Center. the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. -
Election of Barack Obama
Obama because the first African American president of the United States. His presidency focused on healthcare reforms, financial recovery, and international diplomacy. -
COVID-19 Pandemic
Global pandemic that led to mass lock downs, severe economic hardships all over due to lost of jobs, and over a million deaths in the United States alone. Sparked debates over public health policies and government response. -
Capitol Riot
Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. Marked a big moment of political violence in modern U.S History.