Timeline by Lamiaa Rojdi

The Civil War (Jan 1, 1861)

lamiaarojdi07 — 2024-05-20 15:23:52 UTC

The Civil War occurred because of economy tensions and an inbalance between the North and South during Abraham Lincoln's presidency. Political and human rights like slavery also played a role but weren't the center point. This date is important because when the North won, it established freedom for Americans and created an indivisible nation.

14th amendment (June 13, 1868)

lamiaarojdi07 — 2024-05-20 15:30:28 UTC

The 14th amendment granting rights for former enslaved people in the country. This played a significant role because formally enslaved people were now granted citizenship with equal protection under the law . Not only did this benefit colored people, but for people from different nationalities born in America to become official citizens. This amendment is also in action today making it that important.

9/11 (New York)

lamiaarojdi07 — 2024-05-21 15:13:37 UTC

On September 11,2001, 2 planes crashed into the Twin Tower in New York. These 2 terrorist plane attacks were part of the Al Qaeda group. This tragedy caused America to strengthen their security on planes and travelling from country to country and enacted the Homeland Security Act. Though, a dramatic increase on racism spared around the country after this attack.

15th amendment (1869)

lamiaarojdi07 — 2024-05-21 15:20:59 UTC

The 15th amendment marked a changing point in history in which congress ratified the amendment to which African men, no matter what their previous condition is, are now allowed to vote . This means having different voices in the congress which can lead to new reforms, and this amendment is still in action today.

19th amendment (1920)

lamiaarojdi07 — 2024-05-21 15:33:02 UTC

In 1920, a significant turning point occurred in which women were finally allowed to vote after it was first introduced to congress in 1878 and ratified about 20 years later. With women voting, there could be more females in political positions and be part of political interests by voting. This amendment is still in action today, in which it is why there is a female vice president in America today.

Sources:

lamiaarojdi07 — 2024-05-21 15:40:29 UTC

15th amendment:

https://jackmillercenter.org/fifteenth-amendment/#:~:text=February%203%2C%201870.-,The%20Fifteenth%20Amendment%20was%20ratified%20on%20February%203%2C%201870.,men%20the%20right%20to%20vote.

9/11

https://www.brookings.edu/collection/the-legacy-of-9-11/#:~:text=In%20the%20months%20following%20the,Homeland%20Security%20Act%2C%20resulting%20in

14th amendment:

https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/14th-amendment#:~:text=Passed%20by%20Congress%20June%2013,Rights%20to%20formerly%20enslaved%20people.

Civil war: https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2010/spring/newnation.html#:~:text=The%20Civil%20War%20tipped%20the,two%2Dthirds%20of%20the%20time.

19th amendment: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/what-was-the-19th-amendment%E2%80%99s-impact-u-s-national-archives/fgVRoZI1SXxBIA?hl=en