American Culture and Monuments

The Mount Rushmore Memorial in the United States, depicting four prominent figures of American history - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

The principal author of the 1776 Declaration of Independence, a document declaring the independence of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.

A movement in American history and culture that challenges conventional narratives and representations, focusing on the voices and experiences of those who have been historically marginalized or overlooked.

The thirteen British colonies in North America that declared independence from Great Britain in 1776.

The struggle for independence by the thirteen American colonies from British rule, fuelled by growing tension over taxation, representation, and political autonomy.

The right to impose taxes on oneself, a central issue in the American Revolution as colonists felt they should have the power to determine their own taxation, not be subject to arbitrary taxes imposed by the British government.

The legal document signed on July 4, 1776, declaring the independence of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.

A monument dedicated to Native American war leader Crazy Horse, carved into a mountain in South Dakota, highlighting the indigenous perspective on American history.

The Boston Tea Party (1773) was an act of rebellion by American colonists, where they threw British tea into Boston Harbor to protest unfair taxation by the British government.

The Intolerable Acts were a series of punitive laws enacted by the British Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party. They aimed to punish Massachusetts for the rebellion and assert British authority.

The American Revolution (1775-1783) was a war for independence fought by American colonists against Great Britain. It resulted in the establishment of the United States of America as an independent nation.

George Washington, the leader of the Continental Army, was a key figure in the American Revolution. His leadership and strategic brilliance contributed to American victory in the war.

The Declaration of Independence (1776) was a document that declared the thirteen American colonies independent from British rule. It outlined the reasons for independence, arguing for self-government and natural rights.

The Marquis de Lafayette, a French nobleman, played a significant role in the American Revolution. He fought alongside the American forces and later became a key figure in the French Revolution.

The Treaty of Versailles (1783) officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States of America. It also defined the boundaries of the new nation.

The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States, inspired by the sight of the American flag waving during the Battle of Fort McHenry.

The belief that it is a citizen's responsibility to be involved in their country's affairs and support its well-being.

A system of government where power is shared between a central federal government and individual state governments.

The branch of government responsible for making laws. In the US it's made up of the Congress.

The branch of government that enforces laws. In the US, it's headed by the President.

The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are applied fairly. In the US, it's headed by the Supreme Court.

The lower house of the US Congress, with representatives elected based on the population of each state.

The upper house of the US Congress, with two senators from each state.

The highest court in the US judicial system, responsible for interpreting the Constitution and ensuring laws are constitutional.

The period after the Civil War (1861-1865) in the Southern United States during which white Southerners regained political power and implemented policies that disenfranchised African Americans, suppressing their newly gained rights.

The systematic separation of people based on race, enforced through laws and social customs., creating unequal access to public facilities and resources.

The westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century, characterized by migration, settlement, and the displacement of Native American populations.

The development and spread of railroads across the United States during the 19th century, playing a pivotal role in connecting regions, facilitating trade, and stimulating industrial growth.

The period of rapid technological advancements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, marked by significant innovations in electricity, communication, transportation, and manufacturing.

The invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876 revolutionized communication, enabling instant conversations over long distances.

The invention of the light bulb by Thomas Edison in the late 19th century, revolutionized the way we light our homes and cities. It enabled factories to operate around the clock, boosting productivity.

The transformation of the world brought about by the invention and widespread use of electricity, leading to increased productivity, longer working hours, and technological advancements.

Ellis Island, a small island in New York Harbor, was the main entry point for immigrants coming to the United States between 1892 and 1954.

Annie Moore, the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island, arrived in 1892. Her statue stands at the entrance of the National Immigration Museum, celebrating her journey and the millions who followed.

While statues usually honor influential figures, the monument to Annie Moore represents the ordinary citizens who shaped America, seeking a better future.

The tenement Museum is a historical site that showcases the lives of immigrants who lived in tenement buildings in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Tenement Museum uses oral history, based on interviews with former residents, to bring the stories of these immigrants to life.

The Great Depression was a severe economic downturn that began in 1929 with the stock market crash. It caused widespread unemployment, poverty, and business failures.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented the New Deal, a series of programs designed to address the Great Depression.

The New Deal focused on three key areas: providing relief to the unemployed and impoverished, stimulating economic recovery, and reforming the financial system to prevent future crises.

A thriving hub of African American nightlife in the 1920s, known for its jazz clubs and musical performances, symbolizing cultural growth and expression.

A photographer who captured the optimism and pride of African Americans in Harlem during the 1920s, promoting a positive image through his retouched photographs.

An African American artist who promoted a positive vision of African Americans in the 1920s through his illustrations, particularly known for his work on "God's Trombones" by James Weldon Johnson.

A term referring to the mass migration of African Americans from the Southern states to the North between World War I and World War II, seeking better opportunities.

A secret white supremacist movement that used terrorism, lynching, and murder to intimidate African Americans and suppress their rights.

A system of segregation in the South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries that mandated the separation of blacks and whites in public spaces like schools and water fountains.

A Supreme Court decision in 1896 that declared the "separate but equal" principle constitutional, allowing for segregated facilities as long as they were supposedly equal. It ultimately failed to equalize access.

A landmark Supreme Court decision in 1954 that declared the "separate but equal" principle unconstitutional in public schools, marking a significant step towards desegregation.