unit 2 & 3
unit 3 & 4 & 5
unit 5 & 6
unit 7 & 8
unit 9 & 10
100

the middle passage 

the triangular trade route used by European traders during the era of transatlantic slavery, primarily in the 16th to 19th centuries. This route involved the transportation of enslaved Africans from Africa to the Americas, where they were sold as commodities for labor in plantations and other industries.

100

The Stamp Act

The Stamp Act of 1765 was a significant piece of legislation imposed by the British Parliament on the American colonies. It was one of the measures taken by Britain to raise revenue following the costly French and Indian War.

100

 Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant was a prominent military leader and the 18th President of the United States.

100

Zimmerman Telegram

The Zimmerman Telegram was a significant diplomatic communication sent during World War I that played a role in shaping international relations and influencing the United States' decision to enter the war.

100

The Marshall plan 

was a massive American initiative aimed at rebuilding Western Europe after World War II. It was proposed by U.S. Secretary of State George Marshall in 1947 and implemented from 1948 to 1951.

200

Salutary Neglect

a policy of British colonial rule in the American colonies during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Under this policy, British authorities exercised minimal control and interference in the internal affairs of the colonies, allowing them a degree of autonomy in governance and trade.

200

 presidency of Washington

Who is George Washington's presidency (1789-1797) was a foundational period in American history, marked by the establishment of key precedents and institutions that shaped the presidency and the federal government. 

200

 Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee was a prominent Confederate general during the American Civil War

200

the Espionage Act

The Espionage Act of 1917 is a United States federal law that was enacted during World War I to address issues related to espionage, sedition, and sabotage.

200

The Truman Doctrine 

the Truman Doctrine signaled a commitment by the United States to actively oppose the expansion of communism, setting the stage for decades of geopolitical confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.


300

Great awakening 

the Great Awakening was a religious revival that swept through the American colonies in the 18th century, particularly from the 1730s to the 1740s. It marked a period of intense religious fervor and spiritual awakening among colonists, with profound social, cultural, and political impacts.

300

John Adams 

John Adams served as the second President of the United States, succeeding George Washington and holding office from 1797 to 1801.

300

John D. Rockefeller

John D. Rockefeller was an American business magnate and philanthropist who played a significant role in the oil industry and became one of the wealthiest individuals in history.

300

 Wilson’s Fourteen Points

President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points was a statement outlining his vision for a post-World War I world order.

300

The Korean War

the main cause of the Korean War was the division of Korea along ideological lines, the desire for reunification under differing political systems, and the strategic interests of major powers in the region during the Cold War era.

400

Cause of the French and Indian War

The war was primarily fueled by competition between France and Britain for control of territory in North America. They disputed land claims, trade routes, and influence over Native American tribes. 


400

Sedition Act 

The Sedition Act of 1798 was a controversial law passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by President John Adams during his presidency.

400

Andrew Carnegie 

Andrew Carnegie was a prominent American industrialist, philanthropist, and business magnate during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 

400

 the stock market crash of 1929

The Stock Market Crash of 1929, also known as Black Tuesday, was a catastrophic event that marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States. 

  • Speculative buying and overvaluation of stocks: Many investors were buying stocks on margin (using borrowed money) and speculating on their rise without considering the actual value of the companies.
400

Brown v. Board of Education 

Brown v. Board of Education refers to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that addressed racial segregation in public schools.

500

The treaty of Paris in 1763

The Treaty of Paris in 1763 was a pivotal agreement that marked the end of the French and Indian War (also known as the Seven Years' War) and had significant implications for colonial powers and territories around the world.

500

 Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation was a historic executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War.

500

 Ellis island

Ellis Island was the processing center for millions of immigrants, primarily from European countries, who were seeking entry into the United States. It served as a gateway to the "land of opportunity" for many newcomers. 


500

The Great Depression 

The Great Depression was a severe and prolonged economic downturn that began in the United States in 1929 and lasted throughout much of the 1930s.

500

Defense Highways Act 

The Defense Highways Act of 1941 was a significant piece of legislation in the United States that authorized the construction of a national network of highways for defense and military purposes.