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1. Monroe Doctrine, 1823

highway had to be constructed to travel between states. when Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill into law. With an original authorization of 25 billion dollars for the construction of the Interstate Highway System supposedly over a 20-year period, it was the largest public works project in American history through that timeLed band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836

2. Jackson destroyed the Bank of the United States, 1833-36

Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.highway had to be constructed to travel between states. when Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill into law. With an original authorization of 25 billion dollars for the construction of the Interstate Highway System supposedly over a 20-year period, it was the largest public works project in American history through that timeRenewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836

3. Nat Turner's revolt, 1831

highway had to be constructed to travel between states. when Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill into law. With an original authorization of 25 billion dollars for the construction of the Interstate Highway System supposedly over a 20-year period, it was the largest public works project in American history through that timeRenewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.

4. Interstate Highway Act, 1956

5. Maysville Road Veto, 1830

Jackson vetoed it because it would use federal funding for a state project (Congress can only fund interstate projects)Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.

6. Compromise of 1850

is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Compromise concerning slavery that allowed California to enter as free state and the slave trade to be banned in Washingston D.C, while enforcing the Fugitive Slave Law and leaving people in the Mexico and Utah territory todecide whether to allow slaveryRenewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.

7. Scopes trial, 1925

Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836Court case which challenged the constitutionality of laws which made it illegal to teach the theory of evolution.

8. Abraham Lincoln assassinated, 1865

Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836while attending Ford's theater in DC John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln and a co conspirator wounded Secretary of Stated William Seward. Sig: upset North with South even more and left country with bad leadership.

9. Normandy invasion, 1944

Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836was the invasion and establishment of Allied forces in Normandy, France, during Operation Overlord in World War II. The invasion was the largest amphibious operation in history.is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.

10. Emancipation Proclamation, 1863

Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836Lincoln decreed slaves to be free to maintain foreign alliances and increase domestic support for the was; did not free slaves. Sig: maintained British- Northern alliance and increased fighting moral.is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.

11. Whiskey Rebellion, 1794

Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.was a resistance movement in what was the western part of the U.S in the 1790s, during the presidency of George Washington. The conflict was in western dissatisfaction with various policies of the eastern-based national government. The name from a 1791 excise tax on whiskey that was a grievance of the westerners.is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836

12. Potsdam Conference, 1945

Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.participants were the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The three nations were represented by Communist Party General Secretary Joseph Stalin, Prime Ministers Winston ChurchillLed band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.

13. Japanese-American internment, 1942

is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.as the relocation and internment by the United States government in 1942 of approximately 110,000 Japanese Americans and Japanese who lived along the Pacific coast of the United StatesRenewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.

14. Purchase of Alaska, 1867

Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836claimed by Russia and England; Russia had settlement but became burden and wished to sell to Seward and Senate because of Russia's support during war voted to buy it at 7.2 million. Sig: would not have great signifcance until much later.is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.

15. Creation of a new government, 1789

is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.Replacing the Articles of Confederation. Constitution was ratified.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836

16. March on Washington, 1963

march which represented MLK's 'I have a dream' speech. Attended by some 250,000 people, it was the largest demonstration ever seen in the nation's capital, and one of the first to have extensive television coverage 208. John Kennedy assassinated, 1963 thirty-fifth President of the United States, was assassinated on Friday, November 22, 1963, in Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas. Kennedy was fatally shot while traveling with his wife Jacqueline, Texas governor John Connally, and the latter's wife, Nellie, in a Presidential motorcade 209. The Great Society, 1964-65 was a set of domestic programs proposed or enacted in the United States on the initiative of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Two main goals of the Great Society social reforms were the elimination of poverty and racial injustice 210. Civil Rights Act of 1964 A movement led by MLK toward equal rights. 211. Gulf of Tonkin Resolutions, 1964 after the naval incident in the Gulf of Tonkin off Vietnams coast to secure congressional authorization for U.S. forces going into combat. 212. Malcolm X assassinated, 1965 Malcolm X began to speak to a meeting of the Organization of Afro-American Unity when a disturbance broke out in the crowd of 400 when he was shot 16 times at Manhattan's Audubon Ballroom 213. Vietnam War escalated, 1965 U.S. casualties were attacked by vietnam therefore Johnson declared war with vietnam sending planes to attack and leading to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution 214. Voting Rights Act, 1965 abolished the practice of collecting a poll tac and literacy test, and provided federal registrars in areas in which blacks were kept from voting. 215. Watts riots, 1965 a large-scale riot which lasted 6 days in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, in August 1965. Though the riots began in August, there had previously been a buildup of racial tension in the area. 216. Miranda v. State of Arizona, 1966 had a significant impact on law enforcement in the United States, by making what became known as the Miranda rights part of routine police procedure to ensure that suspects were informed of their rights. 217. Tet Offensive, 1968 the Vietcong launched an all out,surprise attack almost every provincial capital and American base in South Vietnam 218. Johnson withdrew from presidential race, 1968 where he announced that the bobbing of vietnam will end. Were he said that he will not seek for office the following year. 219. Martin Luther King, Jr. assassinated, 1968 A civils right leader, assassinated because of discrimination and hate of white supremacy. a prominent American leader of the African-American civil rights movement and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968, at the age of 39. 220. Robert Kennedy assassinated, 1968 took place shortly after midnight on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. After winning the California primary election for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, Kennedy was shot as he walked through the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel 221. Anti-war riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention, 196 The Democratic Convention in 1968 was chaotic after its front runner Robert F. Kennedy had been assassinated. War protesters had flooded the city to demonstrate against Johnson's war policies, and his vice president Hubert Humphrey. 222. AIM created, 1968 is a Native American activist organization in the United States. In October 1973 the American Indian Movement gathered its forces from across the country onto the Trail of Broken Treaties, championing Indian unity. The national AIM agenda focused on spirituality, leadership, and sovereignty 223. Election of 1968 was the 46th quadrennial United States presidential election. the Republican nominee, former Vice President Richard Nixon won the election over the Democratic nominee, Vice President Hubert Humphrey 224. Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, 1969 One of America's greatest achievement because they beat China and Russia in the Space Race into launching a man into space. 225. Vietnamization, 1969 Withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam and gave South Vietnam money, weapons, and training that they needed to take over the full of conduct of the war. 226. My Lai massacre made public, 1969 was the mass murder of 504 citizens in South Vietnam on March 16, 1968, conducted by a unit of the United States Army. All of the victims were civilians and most were women, children, and elderly people. Many of the victims were raped, beaten, tortured, and some of the bodies were found mutilated 227. Kent State, 1970 protest an universtiy campuses, four students killed by national guard 228. Pentagon Papers, 1971 is a top-secret United States Department of Defense history of the United States' political-military involvement in Vietnam from 1945 to 1967. The papers were first brought to the attention of the public on the front page of the New York Times in 1971 229. Nixon visited China, 1972 Nixons diplomatic visit to China in 1972. Extremely important for a Western Country to recognize Mao and the Communist government of China rather than the government of Taiwan/Formosa as the rightful government. 230. Watergate break-in, 1972 break in of the Democratic Headquarters in Watergate Hotel by members of committee 231. SALT I and the policy of detente, 1972 Negotiation between US and USSR to reduce the number of nuclear missiles each side has. Followed Nixon's policy of detente, or easing of tensions. 232. Roe v. Wade, 1973 A trial concerning privacy rights concerning abortion; the court ruled that after the first tri-mester the could not undergo the process of abortion. 233. OPEC oil embargo, 1973 OPEC is an oil organization and the embargo stop its supply of the oil of those who supported Israel. 234. Nixon resigned, 1974 About to be impeached, so he resingned. The Supreme Court and House of Representatives found out that he was abusing his powers. 235. Panama Canal Treaty, 1977 Provided for transition of ownership of the Panama Canal to Panama in 1999. The US had owned it since 1903. 236. Camp David Accords, 1979 Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering a peace settlement between Egypt and Israel. 237. Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, 1979 The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan reignited tension between the United States and Soviet Union. 238. Iranian hostage crisis, 1979-81 During the Iranian Revolution in 1979, student protesters took over the US embassy taking hostage fifty-two Americans for 444 days. Ruined the presidency of Carter. 239. Reaganomics began, 1981 Reagan's policy of giving tax breaks to the rich with the idea that they spend more money so they will improve the economy. Also known as trickle-down economics. Failed to reduce the poverty levels. 240. Beirut embassy bombed, 1983 Suicide bombing of a US embassy in Syria. Seen to be the beginning of the US-Muslim Terrorist tensions. 241. Invasion of Grenada, 1983 Fearing a Communist takeover of the tiny island country north of Venezuela, President Reagan sent in Marines to lead a coup against the government. Controversial action by the US during the Cold War. 242. Iran-Contra scandal, 1987 Illegal sale of arms to Iran in order to release hostages and with the hope that the funds could then be funneled to support the Nicaraguan contras. 243. INF Treaty, 1988 Treaty between the US and Russia to limit the number of intermediate range missiles each side owns. A positive sign that the Cold War was ending. 244. Berlin Wall tom down, 1989 The long standing symbol of the Cold War fell when East Germany and West Germany demanded reunification. This was only made possible after successful attempts by other Soviet bloc countries attempted independence. 245. Persian Gulf War, 1991 A war that took place in Kuwait, which Saddam Hussein had invaded, for oil. Also known as the operation Desert Storm. 246. Soviet Union dissolved, 1991 The dissolve happens after the cold war due to the loss of its power and influence. 247. Oklahoma City bombing, 1995 A bombing that had the most deaths and considered the worst domestic terrorist attack until 9/11. 248. Balanced Budget Agreement passed, 1997 A bipartisan agreement signed by Clinton in 1997 that agreed to balance the budget by 2002. It did so by slowing the growth of entitlement programs and tax breaks. The plan worked. 249. Clinton impeached trial, 1999 A trial accused Clinton of corruption for having affairs with his secretary. 250. September 11th terrorist attacks, 2001 The fall of the twin towers by a terrorist group named Al-Qaueda. As a result the patriot act was developed to strictly watch over the U.S. Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.

17. Declaratory Act, 1766

reasserted Britain's power over colonies, response to Boston Tea Partyis a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836

18. Social Security Act, 1935

federal insurance program based upon the automatic collection of taxes from employees and employers throughout peoples working careers.Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836

19. Joseph McCarthy condemned for misconduct, 1954

is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.McCarthy's bullying tactics and lack of evidence caused the public to turn against him, especially after his army hearings were televised.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836

20. Articles of Confederation went into effect, 1781

Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.was the first written constitution of the United States of America and specified how the national government was to operate. It was drafted in 1776-77 and became the working constitution, although it was not formally ratified until 1781.

21. Brown v. the Board of Education, 1954

is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836The desegregation of all public schools. Thurgood Marsahll was the lawyer, which would become the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, the decision was ruled by Chief Justice Earl Warren. Overturning the case of Plessy v. Fergurson.Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.

22. Eisenhower's Farewell Address, 1961

Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.farewell speech to the nation that reflected his preoccupation with international relations and world peace. While calling attention to what he saw as the ongoing threat posed by Communism, he also warned Americans to be careful to limit the increasing power of what he called 'the military-industrial complexis a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836

23. Mexican Cession, 1848

Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836Beginning of women's rights movement (suffrage). 19th Amendment 1920.is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.

24. Pancho Villa's raid, 1916

Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836Raids along US-Mexican border. President Wilson sent the army to search for him, but he wasn't captured.

25. Sacco and Vanzetti executed, 1927

famous case involving two Italian immigrants who had been convicted of murder and robbery.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836Led band of slaves. They killed some white people and were put down. Gave hope to AA.is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823. It stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.

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