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Completed in 1803, this landmark event in U.S. history had profound impacts. The purchase of 828,000 square miles by President Thomas Jefferson, of territory from France doubled the size of the United States expanding its geography and laid out the foundation for westward expansion. This purchase fueled the idea of the Manifest Destiny, the belief that the United States was destined to expand. The purchase gave the U.S. control of the port of New Orleans for trade. Access to the Mississippi River was vital for trade and commerce. It supplied America with a vast amount of natural resources like iron, coal, timber, silver, and gold. It also helped pave a way for a creating a nation that could stretch within one ocean to another.

https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/louisiana-purchase-treaty#:~:text=In%20this%20transaction%20with%20France,size%2C%20expanding%20the%20nation%20westward.

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The Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865, it was an important event in American history due to its lasting impacts on the nation. It was a bloody battle over the future of the United States in terms of slavery and states rights, strengthening its power and influence. For years, people in Northern and Southern states were debating issues that led to war, economic policies, cultural values, the Federal government, and, most importantly, the role of slavery within the society. The war led to the abolition of slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment, 4 million African Americans were now free transforming American society. Industrialization occurred and there was economic change, advances in technology and infrastructure.

https://history.state.gov/milestones/1861-1865/victory#:~:text=The%20outcome%20of%20the%20Civil,complicated%20U.S.%20external%20relations%20in

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May 7th, 1915. Sinking of the Lusitania 

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May 7th, 1915. Sinking of the Lusitania 

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The Lusitania, a Britch ocean liner was sunken by a German U-boat on May 7th, 1915, torpedo's were fired at the ship. This event contributed to the United States entering World War I. The attack resulted in the deaths of nearly 1,200 people, 128 of them were Americans. The Germans believed that the Lusitania was carrying war supplies for the Allies and carrying civilian passengers. After the sinking, the United States maintained a policy of neutrality in World War I, but in 1917 they declared war on Germany on the side of the Allies. This sinking contributed to America's decision to join the conflict.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lusitania-British-ship

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December 7th, 1941. Bombing of the Pearl Harbor  

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December 7th, 1941. Bombing of the Pearl Harbor  

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On this day, Japan staged a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor decimating the US Pacific Fleet. Pearl Harbor is the most important American naval base in the Pacific. This attack pulled the U.S. out of isolationism and dragged them into World War II. The day after President Roosevelt asked for permission from Congress and declared war on Japan, America now found itself in a global war. The attack unified public opinions against Japan and the U.S. launched a mobilization of its military and technology. This day is also to honor those who were lost during this attack, both members and civilians.

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/pearl-harbor#:~:text=This%20unprovoked%20attack%20brought%20the,to%20the%20US%20Pacific%20Fleet.

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August 28th, 1963. Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech

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August 28th, 1963. Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech

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On this date Martin Luther King Jr. gave an inspiring speech to end all racial inequalities, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This speech was considered a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement and American History, delivered during an intense period of civil rights activism. He had a vision of the future where people would not be judged by the color of their skin, instead they would all unite together. His peaceful speech sought to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. On April 4th, 1968, King was assassinated due to him wanting to end all racial inequalities. Many people were against unifying with Black people and this led to him being shot and instantly dying. Riots broke out as people heard the news that the Civil Rights leader was dead.

https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/civil-rights-leaders/martin-luther-king-jr#:~:text=His%20adoption%20of%20nonviolent%20resistance,I%20Have%20a%20Dream%22%20speech.

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August 28th, 1963. Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech