https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz 20 events between 1700-1954 en-us 2021-04-19 14:29:56 UTC 2026-01-05 00:14:02 UTC hello@padlet.com sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433335892 The Declaration of Independence was a major event in US history that stated the United State's rights and freedom from Britain. It helped us create our own country and rights.]]> 2021-04-19 14:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433335892 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433364378 This is when the US bought this territory from the French. This purchase was significant because it increased the size of the US greatly.]]> 2021-04-19 14:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433364378 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433377061 This was a new policy that stated the US would not intervene in European affairs, but it would not tolerate colonization either. This is significant because it remained a large part of our foreign policy throughout many decades and influenced our decisions (regarding foreign affairs).]]> 2021-04-19 14:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433377061 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433401042 The battle of Gettysburg was major battle in which the union army won. This success was significant because it was a major turning point in the Civil War.]]> 2021-04-19 14:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433401042 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433415308 This battle was between Native Americans and the US government. This battle was significant because the Native Americans won without a doubt against the US and this unfortunately helped support the US's view of "blood thirsty" native americans.]]> 2021-04-19 14:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433415308 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433442277 This was a stock market crash that initiated due to the citizens of the US pulling their funds from the bank (because they feared it wasn't safe). This crash helped contribute to the Great Depression (which greatly affected the lives of the Americans).]]> 2021-04-19 14:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433442277 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433454430 FDR's fireside chats were a collection of the president relaying the most important news to american citizens' via radio. These chats were important because it helped the citizens trust the president and end the Great Depression (the president convinced the citizens to invest their money in the banks). ]]> 2021-04-19 14:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433454430 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433468909 This is when the US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan in order to get the Japanese to surrender in WW2. This is significant because it caused mass destruction in Japan and helped lead them to surrendering.]]> 2021-04-19 14:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433468909 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433479809 This is when, in WW2, Japan attacked the US at Pearl Harbor. This was a significant event because it encouraged the US to enter the war.]]> 2021-04-19 14:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433479809 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433493263 This is when the American colonies revolted against Britain by pouring tea into the Boston Harbor. This was significant because it inspired America to go to war for independence from Britain.]]> 2021-04-19 15:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433493263 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433515031 This was a major event in which the US and other allied forces invaded France and pushed the Germans back. This event was significant because it turned the tide of the war.]]> 2021-04-19 15:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433515031 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433531365 This is when the US government prevented US ships from trading in foreign ports. This was significant because it very negatively impacted the US economy.]]> 2021-04-19 15:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433531365 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433550135 This act, made by the British Government, created taxes on legal documents to make a profit. This was significant because it cause greater tensions between the colonists and Britain (pushed the colonists more towards the American Revolution).]]> 2021-04-19 15:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433550135 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433566478 This was was between the France and Britain in the American colonies. This war was significant because Britain gained more land and input more policies that led the colonists to revolt.]]> 2021-04-19 15:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433566478 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433591464 This was when the colonists revolted against the British rule in Boston. This event was significant because it fueled the colonists' desires to revolt and gain their independence.]]> 2021-04-19 15:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433591464 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433603432 These acts were passed by Britain and they were meant to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party. This event was significant because it led to the creation of the First Continental Congress.]]> 2021-04-19 15:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433603432 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433624376 This was a creation of a group (people from all 12 colonies) that discussed the future of America. This was significant because it led to the boycotting of British goods.]]> 2021-04-19 15:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433624376 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433643667 This was an act made in WW2 that allowed the US to support the allied forces through providing weapons and other materials. It was significant because it allowed the US to be involved in the war without completely giving up their isolationist standpoint.]]> 2021-04-19 15:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433643667 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433663745 This was a treaty that stated France would give up all their territories in North America. This was significant because it ended the French and Indian war.]]> 2021-04-19 15:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433663745 sophiabrink https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433684484 This was a collection of acts that FDR created to help the Great Depression. The New Deal was significant because it reformed our economy and helped resolve the Great Depression.]]> 2021-04-19 15:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiabrink/o65q29r92s2tlmxz/wish/1433684484