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While there are many different events in our history that are significant, I believe the Great depression is the most significant as it taught us the important roles that money, banks, and the stock market play in our economy, causing enormous hardships for tens of millions of people.

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The end of the second world war - Thomas Martin

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The end of the second world war - Thomas Martin

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The end of the second World War marked a time in history where there were only 2 major world superpowers left in the world, that being the Soviet Union and the United States. Before the war had began the united states was in a depression and war economy actually helped pull us out of the depression and make jobs for Americans. Also at the time before the war the United States had to tip toe around foreign conflicts and we had to wait for Japan to literally destroy a Harbour of ours essentially out of nowhere for a real reason for us to join in the fight. After this war the United States began to be able to use its Military power and size to benefit other parts of the world and this is also the era of time where we see people to talk about the "American Dream" and we even call those who lived during it "the greatest generation"

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Despite all the events on the list being important to American history, the Civil War was the the most important event of American history in my opinion as it is the worst war in American history, it ended slavery, and reunited the States and kept the United States together.

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The Second Industrial Revolution - Aramenta Owens

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The Second Industrial Revolution - Aramenta Owens

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The most important event in US history was the second industrial revolution because this time entailed rapid changes in technology, production, business, and the economy. These developments were so important because they allowed for new forms of transportation such as railways or steamships. This time period developed mass production of consumer goods as well, making products cheaper and more widely available for the people. Finally, its importance lies in the fact that around this time, new technology such as telephones were becoming mainstream and allowing for much quicker spread of news, ideas, and communications.

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Although slavery was abolished over a century ago, it is the most significant event in US history because it greatly affected the US economy in terms of what we were able to produce and trade, impacted culture especially in the South through things like dialect and food, and changed the lives of African American people from the start of slavery over four centuries ago, to their lives in the current society because of something as simple as the color of their skin.

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World War II- Although there are many important events in American history, the most significant event in US history is WW2 because it acted like a catalyst for many more major events, aided the US in recovering from the Depression, impacted the role of minorities and women in the US, and it affected the outcome of a war that may have resulted in the victory of the Axis Powers.

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World War II- Although there are many important events in American history, the most significant event in US history is WW2 because it acted like a catalyst for many more major events, aided the US in recovering from the Depression, impacted the role of minorities and women in the US, and it affected the outcome of a war that may have resulted in the victory of the Axis Powers.

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Despite the US having numerous events that will be known in history, The Civil Rights Movement was the most significant event in US history because it officially ended segregation, has given African Americans more social and economic mobility and introduced amazing civil rights leaders that have forever influenced our country today.

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Although there are many important US events that changed our history, the most significant was the French and Indian war as it was a turning point for the colonies because it changed their relationship with the British, and directly led to the American Revolution.

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The French and Indian war - Alex T                     Although there are many other significant events in US history, the most significant event in US history is the French and Indian war because it  allowed the United States to become formally recognized as an independent nation, led to the American Revolution, and at the time it doubled the size of the new nation.  

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The French and Indian war - Alex T                     Although there are many other significant events in US history, the most significant event in US history is the French and Indian war because it  allowed the United States to become formally recognized as an independent nation, led to the American Revolution, and at the time it doubled the size of the new nation.  

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Although there are crucial events in US history, Due to the everlasting effects of the September 11th terrorist attacks, It should be considered the most important event in US history. This vile act of terrorism lead to a cascade of problems and effects that are still felt to this day as seen by the shifted course of American politics, the war on terror, and the shifting of US Intelligence agencies.

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Although later events such as the world wars and the Civil Rights Movement shape the United States to this day, the 7 Years war is the most significant event in US history because it is a primary precursor to the American Revolution, strengthened the American colonies by causing European influence from the north and south to not exist (due to political rearrangement of states), and allowed America to acquire the East and West territories of Florida from the British.

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Despite the significance the ratification of the United States constitution had on establishing a strong central government and a balance of power between states, the ending of the civil war is the most significant due to the abolishment of slavery and more then 100 thousand previously enslaved people joining the armed forces of the north.

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The Declaration of Independence -Gabe Chapman

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The Declaration of Independence -Gabe Chapman

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There is no other date in American history that is as significant as July 4th, 1776 because it is the day we celebrate how we gained independence as a country and acknowledge the people who sacrificed their lives for it.

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Second Industrial Revolution - Shruti Patel

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Second Industrial Revolution - Shruti Patel

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While the declaration of independence and the constitution helped create a foundation for America and other events have had significant impact and shaped the country along the way, the most significant event in US history is the second industrial revolution because it propelled America into what it is today by not only sparking big advances in technology, but creating a lasting impact, increasing efficiency in the workplace, and helping connect America, through the expansion of railroads and introduction to telephones which greatly increased the exchange of goods and ideas.

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Although the Civil War abolished slavery, The Civil Rights Movement was the most significant event in US history because it was the actual start to equality in the US, it gave Black Americans leadership roles in the government, equal protection, and the right to vote.

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Despite the two decades it has been since 9/11/2001, That event in time is the most significant event in US history because of the terror it embedded into Americans, how fatal and tragic is was for not only America but for the people who were lost, and that citizens who were witnesses remember that day as "the day America saw evil".

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Although there are many other events that were significant in the history of the US, I believe that the south losing the civil war is the most significant because it lead to the freedom of all slaves in american, stopped slavery from spreading to the west, and reunified the US.

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Transcontinental Railroad - Elizabeth G.

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Transcontinental Railroad - Elizabeth G.

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While some people think that World War 1 is the most significant event in US history due to its depletion of the population, I believe that the completion of the transcontinental railroad is of greater significance due to its ability to quickly move goods, safely transport people, and the reduction in the cost of expansion.

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Although the US has had many critical events in its history, the most powerful event was the signing of the Declaration of Independence which stated the ideals of this powerful country.

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Despite the importance of all historic events, I believe the signing of the declaration of independence is the most important moment in American history. I believe this because it declared victory in the American Revolution, which is debatably the most important war in our history. It also declared independence from british rule, and has affected us from the day it was signed, up until now.

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All of the major events in US history are important, but the connections and growth caused by the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, in my opinion, is the most significant event.

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Even though there have been many events that shaped our future like the US atomic bomb and other wars, the most significant event in US history is World War I because of the amount of deaths, leadership, and amount of battles there was.

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Mr Moore - SF Giants winning the World Series in 2010, 2012, & 2014

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Mr Moore - SF Giants winning the World Series in 2010, 2012, & 2014

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Despite the fact that I know this is not a good answer, the most significant event in US history was the SF Giants winning the World Series in 2010, 2012, & 2014 because it made me happy, I had waited a long time, and it was awesome.

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Declaration of Independence - Ellie Sampson

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Declaration of Independence - Ellie Sampson

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Although World War II was also significant in American history because of the way it shaped modern America’s industrial and political power, I think that the signing of the Declaration of Independence was the most significant event in US history because it established the US as an independent country, created a set of future goals for the US, and changed the purpose of the Revolutionary War from resistance against British taxes to a war for independence.

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While there have been many events in US history - the US is hundreds of years old after all - I believe that The Great Depression was the most significant event because it led to large amounts of hunger, unemployment, and homelessness; President Hoover neglected the population which made the effects worsen; and finally, suicide rates increased due to previously mentioned factors.

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While the world wars and social justice movements impacted the way the United States functioned and operated within the 20th century, the attacks of 9/11 have had the most impact on those who lived through and were born in the 21st century by altering the way that the world responded to terrorism and how the United States handles immigration, while also devleoping deeper racial and cultural tensions to those of islamic states or beliefs.

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Although others might say the world wars brought more advancement, I would say The French and Indian War is a more significant event because it is the reason American Colonists rebelled. After the war, Great Britain imposed taxes which lead to the American Revolution, France later joined because of anger due to the loss of the 7 year conflict, and as a result North American colonies doubled in size. America's history is a domino effect and the first domino was The French and Indian War.

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Despite other historic events being significant events in US history, WWI had a greater impact on US history being that most of the population caused by the war was reduced by a great amount. The economy was greatly affected. It led to communism “ rise of you know who Adolf Hitler” and so much more. It basically set a clear path for WWII.