What Is The Most Important To The History Of America Today

Many important events have occurred in government in the history of America. Each event has helped shape and makes America what it is today. The three important events to me were: the ratification of the 19th amendment, U.S. President George Washington Bush signing the Patriot Act, and President George Washington publishing his “Farewell Address”. I have chosen these three events because: the 19th Amendment allowed me to have the right to vote, the signing of the Patriot Act provided the tools necessary for America to stop terrorism, and Washington’s Farewell Address warned America of future events that would lead to trouble. As a woman, the ratification of the 19th Amendment is the most important to me. On August 18th, 1920 the 19th Amendment is ratified giving the right to vote to women in every state. Women went through a period known as …show more content…
This address insisted that America should avoid excessive political party spirit, geographical distinctions, and any long-term alliances with other nations. America failed to follow President Bush’s warnings and ended up in the middle of other countries problems. If the warnings would have been followed America could have avoided many present problems. Today, by following the three important warnings given by President Bush America has avoided many issues. In conclusion, several important events have occurred in government in the history of America and made America what it is today. The three events that stood out to me were, the ratification of the 19th Amendment, U.S. President George Washington signing the Patriot Act, and President Washington publishing his Farwell Address. George Washington the first President of the United States greatly impacted America by shaping the offices future role and powers. Washington was considered the father of our country and was involved in many important