U.S. History Since -1877 Overview

Spanish-American War

• conflict, U.S. gains Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

• a peaceful negotiation between Spain and the U.S.

• a war over territory in Europe

• a conflict that led to U.S. independence

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• sparked WWI

• was a famous painter

• discovered America

• led the French Revolution

League of Nations

• organization post-WWI

• military alliance during WWII

• economic treaty of the 1920s

• cultural organization of the 19th century

Pearl Harbor

• attack, U.S. enters WWII

• a naval battle in the Pacific

• a treaty signed in 1941

• a major air raid in Europe

Korean War

• conflict, North vs. South Korea

• peace treaty between North and South Korea

• a trade agreement

• a cultural exchange program

Marshall Plan

• aid to rebuild Europe post-WWII

• a military strategy during the Cold War

• a treaty to end World War I

• a program for space exploration

Open Door Policy

• policy for equal trade in China

• policy for exclusive trade with Japan

• policy for limited trade in Europe

• policy for unrestricted trade in Africa

Tet Offensive

• major turning point in Vietnam War

• a military strategy used in World War II

• a peace treaty signed in 1973

• a famous battle in the Korean War

Berlin Wall

• divided East and West Berlin, symbol of Cold War

• a famous landmark in Paris

• a barrier between North and South Korea

• a wall built to protect against invasions

War on Terror

• military campaign post-9/11

• diplomatic efforts to combat terrorism

• economic sanctions against terrorist organizations

• intelligence sharing among nations