Turning Points in American History

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What event ended the French and Indian War in 1763?

The Treaty of Paris

What significant declaration was made in 1776?

The Declaration of Independence

What was ratified in 1789 that helped create a more united nation?

The Constitution

What was described as the 'Revolution of 1800'?

The election of Democratic Republicans to power Signup and view all the answers

What impactful events occurred in 1803?

Louisiana Purchase and Marbury v. Madison Signup and view all the answers

What treaty ended the War of 1812 in 1814?

Treaty of Ghent Signup and view all the answers

Which treaty ended the Mexican War in 1848?

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War in 1861?

The attack on Fort Sumter Signup and view all the answers

What significant events occurred in 1865?

The end of the Civil War and the death of Lincoln Signup and view all the answers

What significant political change happened in 1877?

End of Reconstruction Signup and view all the answers

What major conflict began in 1914?

World War I Signup and view all the answers

What did the Treaty of Versailles accomplish in 1919?

Ended World War I Signup and view all the answers

What economic event occurred in 1929?

The Stock Market Crash Signup and view all the answers

What significant events happened in 1939 and 1941?

Germany's invasion of Poland and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Signup and view all the answers

What pivotal event occurred in 1945?

The end of WWII and the beginning of the Cold War Signup and view all the answers

What important events occurred related to Vietnam and civil rights in 1954?

First involvement in Vietnam and Brown v. Board of Education Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about 1960 in American history?

First Sit-ins and JFK becomes President Signup and view all the answers

What were the Gulf of Tonkin Incident and the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Events that escalated U.S. military involvement and outlawed segregation Signup and view all the answers

What events shaped 1968 in U.S. history?

Tet Offensive, assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and Kennedy Signup and view all the answers

What was signed in 1973 to conclude U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?

The Peace Agreement Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War in 1989?

Dismantling of the Berlin Wall Signup and view all the answers

What significant attack occurred on American soil in 2001?

The 9/11 attacks Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Dates and Events in American History

1763: Treaty of Paris concluded the French and Indian War, granting Britain control over land west to the Mississippi River; Britain began taxing colonies, leading to discontent and the American Revolution.
1776: Declaration of Independence marked the first colonial declaration of independence; proclaimed "all men are created equal," setting a standard for equality in America.
1789: Ratification of the Constitution established a framework for a "more perfect union," incorporating federalism, separation of powers, and flexibility for the U.S. governance.
1800: The "Revolution of 1800" marked a peaceful transfer of power from Federalists to Democratic Republicans, showcasing the strength of the new nation’s democratic principles.
1803: Louisiana Purchase doubled U.S. territory and gave control of the Mississippi River; Marbury v. Madison established the precedent for judicial review, balancing judicial power with the executive and legislative branches.
1814: Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812, fostering nationalism, enabling westward expansion without Native resistance, and leading to the decline of the Federalist Party.
1848: Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo concluded the Mexican War, providing the U.S. with significant territory and reigniting debates over slavery that contributed to the Civil War.
1861: Attack on Fort Sumter by Confederate states initiated the Civil War, eliminating prospects for a peaceful resolution to the slavery issue.
1865: Civil War concluded, affirming the Union's integrity and addressing the slavery question; Lincoln's assassination heightened political tensions during Reconstruction.
1877: End of Reconstruction resulted from the Compromise of 1877, which withdrew federal troops and left freedmen vulnerable to Southern opposition.
1914: Outbreak of World War I following the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand; U.S. engagement in foreign affairs shifted focus away from domestic progressive reforms.
1919: Treaty of Versailles ended World War I and included plans for a League of Nations, although the U.S. Senate did not ratify it, maintaining a stance of isolation.
1929: Stock Market Crash marked the onset of the Great Depression, prompting the establishment of a welfare state under FDR as the government took responsibility for vulnerable populations.
1939/1941: Germany’s invasion of Poland initiated World War II; the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor entered the U.S. into the war, altering American public sentiment towards involvement.
1945: End of World War II with the surrender of Germany and Japan; marked the beginning of the Cold War and the establishment of the United Nations.
1954: U.S. involvement in Vietnam initiated to prevent the spread of communism; Brown v. Board of Education decision signaled the start of the civil rights movement.
1960: First sit-ins against segregation highlighted African American activism; JFK's election raised expectations for civil rights advancements.
1964: Gulf of Tonkin Incident escalated U.S. military involvement in Vietnam; Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed segregation and discriminatory practices, marking a significant civil rights victory.
1968: The Tet Offensive became a pivotal moment in the Vietnam War, leading to public demand for withdrawal; assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy left a considerable impact on American society and politics.
1973: Peace Agreement ending the Vietnam War revealed U.S. vulnerability; the War Powers Resolution was enacted to limit executive power in military conflicts.
1989: Dismantling of the Berlin Wall and the democratic movements in Eastern Europe indicated the weakening of the Soviet Union and a shift in U.S. diplomatic relations.
2001: 9/11 Attacks prompted a shift in U.S. foreign policy towards the War on Terror, leading to military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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