America 's Most Important Events

On May 26, 1637, English settlers under Captain John Mason, and Narragansett and Mohegan allies set fire to a Pequot fort near the Mystic River. The fort only had two entrances, and anybody that tried to flee the fort was shot by awaiting enemies. The only Pequots that survived were those who had followed their sachem Sassacus in a raiding party outside the village. This attack on the fort almost entirely wiped out the Pequot population and resulted in them eventually losing the war. As a result of this the 1638 treaty of Hartford was signed, stating that all remaining

In 1776 the British colonies commonly referred to as the “Thirteen Colonies” broke away from their motherland of Great Britain with Declaration of Independence. From Treaty of Paris in 1793 and onward the colonies were known as the United States of America. The 19th and 20th centuries brought the inclusion of 37 states into the Union as the country expanded from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific across the North American landscape. During that same time, two pivotal events in American History took place. The first event being the Civil War (1861-1865) in which the Union, comprised of northern states crushed a secessionist rebellion of eleven southern states to preserve their “peculiar institution” of slavery. The other event was the Great Depression,

In the epilogue the creator of "10 DAYS THAT UNEXPECTEDLY CHANGED AMERICA", Steven M. Gillon, gives a brief discourse about the days picked and how the dates advanced the progressions that were made in this nation. He likewise specified that besides those 10 days, there were numerous other vital and chronicled dates that had impacted American goals and its progressions. The epilogue of this book, says the '10 Dates' and how it changed America, in a type of a discourse. In my point of view, one could completely comprehend the History of America from the seventeenth century to the nineteenth century in Gillon's discourse, the short points of interest given in a structure occasion posting off and from the Mystic triumph to present America. Gillon

From 1940 to 1980 there were many significant events that shaped America. Events in history are not defined by how they actually happened but how they were interpreted. Be it by the people of that land or other lands looking in. In what ways do people receive the important news? News comes through media outlets such as radio, newspaper and television. Americans especially tend to take things at face value. “This information must be true, I read it in a newspaper.” In 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and in the coming weeks thanks to newspaper, men and underage boys were lined up in a fury ready to serve their country and the United States declares war on Japan. In the same year Hitler declares war on the United States. The United States drops the Atomic bomb and Japan surrenders.

Taking after the Boston Tea Party, in 1774, the British released the Intolerable Acts of 1774. Under the Intolerable Acts, the Boston Harbor was shut down for all exchanges and renounced the charter that said Boston could govern itself. During the Boston Tea Party, the colonists initiated the violent part of the rebellion. This was the colonists first attempt, to revolt with extreme force against their own legislature. Not only were the colonists outraged by the Intolerable Acts of 1774, but as well as the Tea Act of 1773, in which they rampaged into the British ships that were stationed in the Boston Harbor. These British ships conveyed loads of tea on them. As an indication of protest against the Tea Act of 1773, the colonists disposed all of the tea into the Boston Harbor. To attain freedom, the colonists escaped from their mother country to begin another life in another world, however, the British government didn’t give them the opportunity by controlling them. The Boston Tea Party was the key event at that time, which led to the birth of the United States of

Throughout the narration of America, they have been numerous factors that shaped the history of the country. Although, the history of America lies well beyond 10 important days or events, historians’ worldwide unanimously came to the final conclusion that these 10 days/events changed America: the massacre at Mystic on May 26, 1637, Daniel Shays’ rebellion on January 25, 1787, the start of the Gold Rush on January 24,1848, the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862, the Homestead Strike on July 6, 1892, the assassination of President McKinley on September 6, 1901, the Scopes Trial on July 21, 1925, Einstein’s Letter on July 16, 1939, Elvis Presley’s appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on September 9, 1956, and Freedom Summer Tragedy on July 21, 1964.

This week’s timeline encompasses 1903 to 1947. Several key events took place during these pivotal years like World War I, The Great Depression, and World War II. Therefore it is not surprising that these events affected what was being taught in the public schools. In New York State laws had already been passed which required things like flags in every classroom and the incorporation of the Manual of Patriotism into the curriculum. Like today, a majority of the elementary school teachers were women. Since these women could not participate in the military during wartime, they took on the role of educating future military personnel and supporters. These teachers felt that by teaching their students how to be patriots who had faith in their country,

In 1773 the Boston Tea Party occurred, a monumental step in America’s early growth, leading to eventual freedom from Britain. As the British East India Company forced a tea tax on colonists, it would be up to the citizens of America, and patriots like Samuel Adams, to stand up for their rights against the British. They organized themselves enough to partake in a rebellious act, dressing as Native Americans in the night, and destroying an incoming supply of tea. While at the time the disposal of 17 million pounds of tea (Danzer et. al 99) might have seemed a waste, this act would lead to rights for colonists and a revolution, providing America with freedom, thereby causing the Boston Tea Party to be a vital act in the country’s growth.

Even though it did not completely end discrimination in America, the history surrounding World War II and the Civil Rights Movement was one of our nation’s most defining eras. The equality of the country had never been focused on more than it was during this time. Segregation laws, also known as Jim Crow laws, were eradicated as a result, thus ending a long shameful period in US history. Or, at least starting its decline. Religious and ethnic intolerance shifted to more tolerance among Americans during and after the second world war when soldiers learned to get along to achieve the common goal of ending the reign of terror spread by the evil

What historical events impacted American history and the lives of the American people living during a specific time period? The Great Depression, World War II and the Civil Rights Movement greatly impacted the lives of the American people and helped shaped the nation we live in today.

During the Revolutionary War, several events are key to the buildup of tension between Britain and its colonists. Many of these events were due to the actions of the British. The introductions of the Quartering Act by the homeland and the tariffs put on various goods were all essential in the rising action of the ongoing dispute at hand. The inevitability of war grew greater with each of these occurrences, with the colonists being pushed further to rebellion congruently. However, among all of these disputes, the most important of them all is the Boston Massacre, because it was the first publicized act of violence done by the British, and also due to the powerful propaganda used to provoke further resentment against them.

Over the past few weeks of class, we have covered the first five chapters of our textbook, written by George Brown Tindell and David Emory Shi called, “America, A Narrative History.” Each chapter told the reader a narration of the history of America, as opposed to an expository version of America’s history. Each chapter had its own main idea over a portion of history, along with many details that cover the importance of the main idea. As a reader, one may obtain a deeper appreciation for the country 's history, prior to entering the class on the first day. The most important aspect of history, besides the battles that are fought, is the different cultures that make up today’s modern America.

There is a first for everything we know today, and it all had to start somewhere. The first of anything has a huge impact on countries and the world, these firsts are definitely a crucial part of life today. Firsts in our history range from militaries, parachutes, voting, to even steamboats. One major first in United States history is the creation of the first United States Military. After the Revolutionary War ended, George Washington realized they needed to create a better force for fighting future wars and battles. For a while, congress ignored the topic until George Washington pushed hard enough to persuade them to address the issue. Finally, in Washington, September twenty ninth, 1789 congress passed an act that established the first United states military. Although this probably meant very little change to the men already serving, but it meant a lot to George Washington. Over

On April 19, 1775, Americans will never forget when many deaths and historical events occurred allowing the colonist to receive their victoriorous justice. Colonists were frustrated because Britain forced them not to have any representation in the British Parliament. This led to an American battle which had 4,435 deaths involving this event. Although, we lost many lives during this time period, we gained justice and independence from Great Britain, with the help of one of Americas strongests allie; the French. In fact, without assistance, the Americans were no match for Britains; showing the hatred towards the British from the French and Americans, thus, making it easy for them to form an alliance. In 1778, representatives of both America

There are many events that occurred that became the foundation of present day America. The five most important historical events that occurred during American History were: the Renaissance; the European Reformation; the life of George Washington; concept of Manifest Destiny; and racism. These events each had a significant impact that formed the concepts that are used throughout America today; and, if they never happened or happened differently society would have been greatly affected.