5 Events That Shaped America

1. 5 Events That Shaped America Throughout its 241-year-old history, America has witnessed momentous events – big and small. They have paved way for something greater. Some of these events have been easier to identify; for example, assassinations, elections, and even invasions. And some events were subtle, yet they left a lasting impression. 5 of them include: The Boston Tea Party: The Boston Tea Party kicked off a series of events that finally culminated in the Declaration of Independence. The British monarch King George was so angry by the behavior of the colonists that he closed the Boston harbor and took away the right to self-government until money was the tea was paid for! Why did the colonists oppose The Tea Act when it meant that they could buy their beloved tea for half the cost? Nothing can be more expensive than liberty and the right to be treated fairly. The Declaration of Independence: The Continental Congress on July 2nd passed a resolution for independence from Britain. A five- person committee was formed to draft a formal statement to justify to the common people why it was important to break away from Great Britain. The Bill of Rights, the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence together form the founding documents of the United States. It is the country’s biggest holidays with Americans spending more than $600 million on fireworks alone. Around 79% of Americans owe some form of patriotic clothing, yet 16% of them will buy more. And this doesn’t just include flags but American hats and hoodies as well. September 9, 2011: After JFK’s assassination, if there was an event that made Americans less safe, it was this. Events leading to the terrorist attacks started the ongoing war on terrorism where millions of people around the world have lost their lives. Islamic extremists brainwashed by Osama Bin Laden hijacked and deliberately flew American jets into major landmarks to instill fear and cause financial harm to the country. The Manhattan Project: United States Of America was one of the earliest countries to understand nuclear fission. The idea of dropping nuclear bombs on the civilian population is controversial, but it cannot be denied that it was this decision that ended the most brutal of all wars. Japan had intended to fight until the last man alive but changed its mind after Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

2. JFK Assassination: JFK was not the only President to be assassinated, but it was perhaps the only attempt that shook the American morale. If an attempt on the life of the leader of the free world could not be prevented, how could the world’s most powerful presidents, prime ministers, and monarchs remain safe? Author Bio: The Author manages an online patriotic clothing store. He loves to share trivia about America and its history.