There are many historical events that have shaped the United States. The most important recent event was probably the attacks of 9/11. The tragic events of that day have paved the way for the surveillance state, the Department of Homeland Security and the intrusive TSA.
Defeating the British at the Battle of New Orleans, and becoming President of the United States would qualify.
One historical event that occurred during Jane Goodall's lifetime was the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, which took place in the 1960s.
American colonies' break from British rule
Britain's colonization of a large portion of the world
Britain's rise as the dominate world power.
Britain's rise as the dominate world power.
One historical event that happened in South Dakota was part of the region that is South Dakota was explored by sons of the sieur de la Vérendrye.Another is the United States acquired the region as part of the Louisiana Purchase and it was explored by Lewis and Clark in their late expedition in 1804-1806.
The most important event of 2002 was probably the United States invasion of Afghanistan.
The sinking of the Lucitania was the event that made the United States join World War 1
France and the United States.
A historical claim is a statement about events, people, or societies from the past that can be validated or challenged through evidence. For example, the claim that "the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 marked the beginning of the United States as an independent nation" asserts a specific historical event and its significance. This claim can be supported by historical documents, records, and analyses from that time.
Keeping the confederate states from separating into their own country.