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American Dream History: Key Landmarks and Events (English)

The American Dream and key events in US history shaped the nation's ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity. This timeline highlights pivotal moments from the Declaration of Independence to social movements of the 20th century that expanded rights and pursued individual aspirations.

  • Declaration of Independence in 1776 laid the legal foundation for American ideals
  • Constitution and Bill of Rights established democratic principles and individual protections
  • Westward expansion, abolition of slavery, and voting rights extensions broadened opportunities
  • 20th century saw further progress in civil rights, social programs, and personal freedoms

21.11.2020

1090

1776
يله
lan
1979-
nark
1776: Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence
as the legal foundation of the
American Dream
1789

Key Events in American History and the Evolution of the American Dream

The timeline presented outlines crucial moments in United States history that shaped the concept of the American Dream and the nation's development from 1776 to the 1970s.

Foundation of American Democracy

The journey begins in 1776 with the Declaration of Independence, which served as the legal foundation for the American Dream. This document articulated the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness that would guide the nation.

Highlight: The Declaration of Independence in 1776 laid the groundwork for American ideals and aspirations.

In 1789, the Constitution was established, setting up the principles of democratic government. This was quickly followed by the Bill of Rights in 1791, which restricted the powers of the central, federal government and protected individual liberties.

Definition: The Bill of Rights refers to the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing specific rights and freedoms.

Expansion and Emancipation

From 1790 to 1890, Americans began moving westward after the Revolutionary War, expanding the nation's territory and opportunities. A significant milestone occurred in 1865 when slavery was legally abolished at the end of the Civil War, marking a crucial step towards equality.

Vocabulary: Emancipation refers to the process of giving people social or political freedom and rights.

Voting Rights and Social Progress

The late 19th century saw important advances in voting rights. In 1869, Wyoming became the first state to grant full voting rights to women. The following year, in 1870, voting rights were extended to all adult males of all races.

Example: Wyoming's decision to grant women the right to vote in 1869 was a pioneering move that predated the 19th Amendment by over 50 years.

20th Century Developments

The 20th century brought significant social and political changes. In 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt became president with plans to implement a basic national system of social security. The civil rights movement gained momentum, leading to the banning of job discrimination in 1964, largely due to the work of Martin Luther King Jr.

Quote: "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'" - Martin Luther King Jr.

The timeline concludes with the 1960s and 1970s, when the younger generation of Americans began following their own dreams, emphasizing individual aspirations and personal fulfillment as part of the evolving American Dream.

This chronology demonstrates the gradual expansion of rights, opportunities, and the concept of the American Dream throughout U.S. history, from its founding principles to the social movements of the 20th century.

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American Dream History: Key Landmarks and Events (English)

The American Dream and key events in US history shaped the nation's ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity. This timeline highlights pivotal moments from the Declaration of Independence to social movements of the 20th century that expanded rights and pursued individual aspirations.

  • Declaration of Independence in 1776 laid the legal foundation for American ideals
  • Constitution and Bill of Rights established democratic principles and individual protections
  • Westward expansion, abolition of slavery, and voting rights extensions broadened opportunities
  • 20th century saw further progress in civil rights, social programs, and personal freedoms

21.11.2020

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Englisch

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1776
يله
lan
1979-
nark
1776: Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence
as the legal foundation of the
American Dream
1789

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Key Events in American History and the Evolution of the American Dream

The timeline presented outlines crucial moments in United States history that shaped the concept of the American Dream and the nation's development from 1776 to the 1970s.

Foundation of American Democracy

The journey begins in 1776 with the Declaration of Independence, which served as the legal foundation for the American Dream. This document articulated the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness that would guide the nation.

Highlight: The Declaration of Independence in 1776 laid the groundwork for American ideals and aspirations.

In 1789, the Constitution was established, setting up the principles of democratic government. This was quickly followed by the Bill of Rights in 1791, which restricted the powers of the central, federal government and protected individual liberties.

Definition: The Bill of Rights refers to the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing specific rights and freedoms.

Expansion and Emancipation

From 1790 to 1890, Americans began moving westward after the Revolutionary War, expanding the nation's territory and opportunities. A significant milestone occurred in 1865 when slavery was legally abolished at the end of the Civil War, marking a crucial step towards equality.

Vocabulary: Emancipation refers to the process of giving people social or political freedom and rights.

Voting Rights and Social Progress

The late 19th century saw important advances in voting rights. In 1869, Wyoming became the first state to grant full voting rights to women. The following year, in 1870, voting rights were extended to all adult males of all races.

Example: Wyoming's decision to grant women the right to vote in 1869 was a pioneering move that predated the 19th Amendment by over 50 years.

20th Century Developments

The 20th century brought significant social and political changes. In 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt became president with plans to implement a basic national system of social security. The civil rights movement gained momentum, leading to the banning of job discrimination in 1964, largely due to the work of Martin Luther King Jr.

Quote: "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'" - Martin Luther King Jr.

The timeline concludes with the 1960s and 1970s, when the younger generation of Americans began following their own dreams, emphasizing individual aspirations and personal fulfillment as part of the evolving American Dream.

This chronology demonstrates the gradual expansion of rights, opportunities, and the concept of the American Dream throughout U.S. history, from its founding principles to the social movements of the 20th century.

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