THEME: Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events
What is a Turning Point?
A turning point is when an idea, person, or event in history causes a change that drastically impacts various people and events from then on
Examples of turning points
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National History Day
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A turning point is when an idea, person, or event in history causes a change that drastically impacts various people and events from then on
Examples of turning points
- Pearl Harbor and the United States entering World War II
- Black Power Movement and the Role of Malcolm X
- Prohibition and the Rise of Organized Crime
- Brown vs. Board of Education and the Desegregation of American Schools
- Secession, Civil War, and the Emancipation Proclamation
Helpful Links
National History Day
Theme Guide