10 Most Important Events In U.S. History (So Far)

10 Most Important Events In U.S. History (So Far)
10 Most Important Events In U.S. History (So Far)

10 Most Important Events In U.S. History (So Far)

 

Throughout the history of the United States, there have been several events which have not only changed the course of our country, it actually changed the lives of those were were alive during the event.

 

Trying to narrow down the top 10 most important events in U.S. history is difficult, as many have occurred in the 240 years since the country has been founded. From land expansion that gave the country new territory and monuments that were erected with pride, to great wars and devastating terrorist events, the history

of the U.S. is filled with both good and bad events, yet each and every one still impacts those of us who live here today.

 

These events were those that brought the nation together, and in some cases, ripped people apart. They created buzz across the land when they occurred, and when the technology was great enough, had families, and in some cases entire towns, gathered around their television sets and radios.

 

Though some of these events happened decades before we were born, that doesn’t mean that they cannot still impact us today, and the United States that we live in now, was shaped by these events. In other words, without the tragedy, wars, leadership and patriotism, the United States that we know today would have failed to exist. So, what are the top 10 most important events in U.S. history so far? Read on to find out:

10The Founding of Jamestown

Jamestown really got the party started.

9The American Revolution

The American Revolution. We hated taxes from the jump.

8The Louisiana Purchase

The Louisiana Purchase talk about a real estate deal.

7The Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln

President Abraham Lincoln.

6World War II

World War II. When madness scarred the world.

5Apollo 11 and the Moon Landing

Putting a man on the moon!

4The Vietnam War

Vietnam. The war we lost.

3The Dropping of the Atomic Bomb

The atomic bomb changed warfare forever.

2The Great Depression

The Great Depression left an indelible mark on our country.

1September 11

September 11, 2001. Never Forget.