End of the Revolutionary War
The Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the Revolutionary War and recognizing the independence of the United States, marking a significant milestone in the development history of US 1783-1929.
Drafting of the US Constitution
The Constitutional Convention convened in Philadelphia, resulting in the drafting of the US Constitution, which established the framework for the federal government and was pivotal in shaping the development history of US 1783-1929.
Louisiana Purchase
The United States acquired the vast territory of Louisiana from France, doubling the size of the nation and significantly impacting its development history by facilitating westward expansion in US 1783-1929.
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was enacted to maintain the balance between slave and free states, addressing the growing tensions over slavery and shaping the political landscape of the US 1783-1929.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The treaty ended the Mexican-American War, resulting in the US acquiring territories that would become California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and New Mexico, significantly influencing the development history of US 1783-1929.
Start of the Civil War
The Civil War began, driven by conflicts over slavery and states' rights, leading to profound changes in the nation and its development history during US 1783-1929.
End of the Civil War and Emancipation Proclamation
The Civil War concluded, and the Emancipation Proclamation was enacted, freeing enslaved individuals in Confederate states, marking a crucial turning point in the development history of US 1783-1929.
Fifteenth Amendment Ratified
The Fifteenth Amendment was ratified, granting African American men the right to vote, which was a significant step in the civil rights movement and the development history of US 1783-1929.
The Sherman Antitrust Act
This act was passed to combat monopolistic practices and promote fair competition, reflecting the economic changes and challenges in the development history of US 1783-1929.
Plessy v. Ferguson Decision
The Supreme Court upheld racial segregation laws under the "separate but equal" doctrine, a ruling that would have lasting impacts on civil rights and the development history of US 1783-1929.
Federal Reserve Act
The Federal Reserve Act established the Federal Reserve System, centralizing monetary policy and reflecting the growing complexity of the US economy in the development history of US 1783-1929.
Nineteenth Amendment Ratified
The Nineteenth Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote, marking a significant victory in the women's suffrage movement and influencing the development history of US 1783-1929.
Stock Market Crash and Great Depression Begins
The stock market crash in October 1929 marked the beginning of the Great Depression, profoundly affecting the economic landscape of the United States and shaping its future development history in US 1783-1929 and beyond.
