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Beginning of the Stock Market Crash and Housing/Banking Crisis of 2008 — Research Starter
The beginning of the Stock Market Crash and Housing/Banking Crisis of 2008 marked a significant economic downturn in the United States, rooted in the unsustainable growth of the housing market from…
Battleship Maine Memorial Day — Research Starter
Battleship Maine Memorial Day commemorates the tragic sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, an event that significantly influenced U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American…
Battle of Queenston Heights — Research Starter
The Battle of Queenston Heights, fought on October 13, 1812, was a significant early engagement in the War of 1812, marking an important defeat for American forces. At the time, Canada was a British…
Battle of Pea Ridge — Research Starter
The Battle of Pea Ridge, also known as the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern, was a significant engagement during the American Civil War, taking place from March 6 to March 8, 1862, in northwest Arkansas. This…
Battle of North Point, Maryland — Research Starter
The Battle of North Point, fought on September 12, 1814, near Baltimore, Maryland, was a significant confrontation during the War of 1812. This battle occurred during a challenging period for the…
Battle of Manila Bay — Research Starter
The Battle of Manila Bay was a significant naval engagement that occurred on May 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War. Commodore George Dewey led the American forces, commanding a squadron of four…
Battle of Great Bridge, Virginia — Research Starter
The Battle of Great Bridge, fought on December 9, 1775, in Virginia, was a significant early engagement in the American Revolution. This battle emerged from escalating tensions between Virginia…
Bank Bailout Bill Passed — Research Starter
The "Bank Bailout Bill," formally known as the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, was a significant legislative response to the financial crisis that unfolded in the United States in 2008,…
Baltimore Fire — Research Starter
The Baltimore Fire, which erupted on February 7, 1904, was a catastrophic event that engulfed approximately 150 acres of downtown Baltimore over a span of about 30 hours. This devastating fire…
Ash Wednesday — Research Starter
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Western Christian tradition, observed by both Roman Catholics and many Protestant denominations. This day, which falls between February 4 and March 11,…