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1. Potsdam Conference, 1945

created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.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 ChurchillRenewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836

2. Homestead Strike, 1892

created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836participants 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 Churchillthe government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.

3. Pendleton Civil Service Act, 1883

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 ChurchillRenewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.

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

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 Churchillcreated a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.Renewal of the 2nd Bank was vetoed on Nov 24, 1832 by Andrew Jackson & slowly declined until the expiration of its charter in 1836the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.

5. Montgomery bus boycott, 1955-56

created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.Boycott against how Rosa Parks was arrested for not getting of her seat. Started the civil rights movement.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 Churchill

6. Lexington and Concord, 1775

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 Churchillthe government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.site of first fighting of the American Revolution; Paul Revere and William Dawes warnedcreated a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.

7. Open Door policy, 1899

created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.McKinleys Secretary of State asked Russia, Japan, Great Britain, France and German to accept the concept that all nations would have equal trading privileges in China.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 Churchillthe government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.

8. Andrew Johnson impeachment trial, 1868

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 Churchillcreated a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.Radicals passed a law that banned the removal of officers unless ok'ed by the Senate; Johnson removed Secretary of State and was impeaced for '11 misdemeannors' and lost by one vote. Sig: first impeachment and ended Johnson's term.

9. Greensboro sit-ins, 1960

the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.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 Churchillcreated a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.Civil Rights tactic of sitting in segregated restaurants until being served or removed. Kicks off in Greensboro, NC at Woolworth's lunch counter.

10. John Brown's raid, 1859

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 Churchillcreated a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.Led a band to raid Harper's Ferry which was a federal arsenal. He planned to arm Virginia's slaves. Made South think the North was determined to end slavery.the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.

11. Battle of New Orleans, 1815

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 ChurchillFought after the war of 1812 ended (signing of Treaty of Ghent). Also opened up new lands to settlers.the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.

12. Normandy invasion, 1944

the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.was 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.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 Churchill

13. Birth of a Nation, 1915

is a 1915 American silent film co-written co-produced, and directed by D. W. Griffith and based on the novel and play The Clansman,created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.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 Churchill

14. Appomattox Court House, 1865

created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.after the fall of Richmond Lee escaped with lass than 30 000 of his men to Appottmox where he was forced to surrender to Grant who let all the men go home. Sig: officially ended the Civil War.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 Churchillthe government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.

15. Fort Sumter, 1861

a fort controlled by federalists but claimed by the South before Civil War and when Lincoln sent in provisions the South attcked and the Civil Was began. Sig: started the Civil War and united Northereners for patriotic reasons.created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.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 Churchill

16. Interstate Highway Act, 1956

the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.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 timecreated a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.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 Churchill

17. National Security Act, 1947

created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.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 Churchillwas signed by United States President Harry S. Truman on July 26, 1947, and realigned and reorganized the U.S. Armed Forces, foreign policy, and Intelligence Community apparatus in the aftermath of World War IIthe government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.

18. Panic of 1837

Jackson's decision not to recharter the National Bank caused a huge panic when bank after bank closedthe government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.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 Churchillcreated a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.

19. Eisenhower's Farewell Address, 1961

the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.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 Churchillcreated a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.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 complex

20. Peace of Paris, 1783

created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.Ends American Revolution. Britain still holds land in North America: French Canada and Spanish Florida. Spain gets Russiaparticipants 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 Churchill

21. The 'Gospel of Wealth' 1889

created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.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 Churchilla religious belief which preached the wealthy are wealthy because they are in God's favor and everyone can become rich. Sig: oushed many billionaires to become philanthropic.

22. Radical Reconstruction began, 1867

created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.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 Churchillthe government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.through Reconstruction acts the congress put the South in military occupation and required readmitted states to ratify the 14 amendment and give the right to vote for all. Sig: made readmission more difficult and upset the south even more.

23. Joseph McCarthy attacked the State Department, 1950

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 Churchillthe government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.created a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.The Second Red Scare included the Senator accusing many government officials of Communist ties, especially those in the State department.

24. Election of 1824

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 Churchillthe government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.John Quincy Adams was elected President on February 9, 1825, after the election was decided by the House of Representativescreated a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.

25. Election of 1948

the government gave 160 acres to anyone who farmed the land for at least 5 years. Sig: encourage western settlement.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 Churchillcreated a system, in which applicants for federal jobs would be chosen on scores from and exam; also excluded civil servants from being politicians.as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party

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