America’s Major Wars Mr. Dugan American History Overview of America’s Major Wars Main Menu

Welcome to my presentation, please click on the first war (American Revolution) to begin the presentation when you are done learning you may begin the quiz. American RevolutionAmerican Revolution War of 1812War of 1812 Civil WarSpanish American War World War 1World War 2 Korean WarVietnam Quiz Question

American Revolution The war took place from American Colonies overthrew the British government led by George Washington Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence in 1776 declaring independence for the colonies. Next Slide Return to Main Menu

War of 1812 War between United States and Great Britain from 1812 to America declared war to solve restrictions that the British put on them such as trade restrictions and border disputes. Francis Scott Key writes the Star Spangled Banner in 1814 after a series of United States victories to end the war. Next Slide Return to Main Menu

Civil War War between the Union and Confederate armies in the United States from over political issues such as slavery and southern secession. Deadliest War in American history over 650,000 people died and the number could be much higher. Abraham Lincoln was the president during the war: gave slaves freedom and won the war for the Union but was assassinated on April, Next Slide Return to Main Menu

Spanish American War 1898 War between Spain and the United States. Conflict over the United States territory possession's such as Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico Treaty of Paris in 1898 gave the United States control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Philippines. Next Slide Return to Main Menu

World War war against the Central Powers (Germany, Austria- Hungary) and the Allied Powers (Russia, France, England, and United States) United States did not enter the war until 1917 after the Zimmerman telegram and the sinking of the Lusitania. Over 9 million people died in this war worldwide. Next Slide Return to Main Menu

World War war between the axis powers (Germany, Italy and Japan) and Allied Powers (United States, Russia, France, and Germany) Adolf Hitlers invasion of Europe, set up of concentration camps, and attempt to take over the world with his “Aryan” race. Anywhere from 50 to 85 million people were killed in world war 2 and is the deadliest conflict in human history. Next Slide Return to Main Menu

Korean War war between North Korea (also China) and South Korea (also United nations and United States) North Korean forces invaded South Korea, after a few months of fighting South Korean forces were able to push North Korea back to the 48 th parallel. After two years at deadlock, an armistice was signed in 1953 creating a demilitarized zone at the 38 th parallel between the two countries that still has bordfer problems today. Next Slide Return to Main Menu

Vietnam War war between United States and Vietnam as well other communist states. United States involvement began to end the spread of communism but a large anti-war movement began in the United States. 58,220 US soldiers were killed and as many as 3 million Vietnamese were killed in the world. Quiz Return to Main Menu

Question 1 TrueTrue or False-False More Americans died in World War 2 than in any other war.

Question 2 True or False- TrueFalse Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner during the American Revolutionary War.

Question 3 True or False TrueFalse The Korean War has never ended officially on peaceful terms.

Question 4 Multiple Choice What war was fought in order to stop the spread of communism throughout the world? A)World War 2World War 2 B)Vietnam WarVietnam War C)Spanish American WarSpanish American War

Incorrect Return to Question 1 Return to Question 2 Return to Question 3 Return to Question 1 Return to Question 2 Return to Question 3

Correct Advance to Question 2 Advance to Question 2

Correct Advance to Question 3

Correct Advance to Question 4

Incorrect World War 2 was Adolf Hitler’s invasion of Europe, set up of concentration camps, and attempt to take over the world with his “Aryan” race. Return to Question

Incorrect The Spanish American War was the conflict over the United States territory possession's such as Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico Return to Question

Correct United States involvement began to end the spread of communism in the eastern part of the world. End of Presentation

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