What are some important events in history that happened in the past 200 years?

Answer 1

Some of the important events in history that have happened in the past 200 years were the first settlers arriving in America in the 1600s. The American Revolutionary War in the 1700s and the Civil War in the late 1800s. World War 1 began in 1914 and Great Depression happened in the 1930s. World War 2 began in the 1940s and ended in 1945.

Answer 2

India has had several significant events. In 1946 the British government granted India independence. In 1947 India was divided into two countries: India and Pakistan. In 1948 Gandhi was assassinated. Finally, in 1971 it was their third and final war with Pakistan.

Answer 3

Some important historic events include: the American Colonial Period, the American Revolution, the Constitutional Convention, the War of 1812, the American Civil War, World War 1, the Great Depression, World War 2, The Cold War, just to name a few.

Answer 4

Important is a relative term, it means different things to different people. For me, one of the most important events in human history was the development of writing and written language. It "happened" in many places in the world at various times. It was the basic tool that enabled people to spread knowledge and pass knowledge down through history.

Answer 5

Too many to list, because every country in the world could make its own list of what was 'significant' for them. Some events that had a worldwide impact were in the last 100 years: the First and Second World War, the Great Depression in the 1930s, the rise and fall of Communism in Russia and Europe, decolonization in Africa and Asia, the Cold War and the rise of the US as a world power, and the rise of China as an economic power.

Answer 6

History, the entire subject, is a study of significant events from the past. This question is too general to be answered.

Answer 7

The Civil War happened near Springfield.

Answer 8

WW2