Most Important Moment In History...

I think the most important moment in history was when the printing press was invented, because that had a global importance that made it possible for ideas such as "freedom" to be exchanged around the world and for books with important ideas to be mass produced and translated into many different languages. Without the ability to read and understand the history of many different cultures there is always the danger of civilizations becoming insular.

I do believe that is a very important part of our nations history, but I think that the Civil War was most important. It helped bring an end to slavery and united the states as we are now. I have included a brief summary of the american civil war here taken from the hyper history website! The American Civil War 1861-65 Map: Civil War During the 1800's the South and the North of the United States became different in many ways. The northern States had a free and individualistic spirit; the southern spirit made for great estates where a slavery system prevailed. After the Mexican War, when Texas was annexed, the slavery question began to divide the nation even more. Under Mexican law slavery had been forbidden in Texas, but now the south claimed Texas for slavery. Meanwhile a growing swarm of immigrants from Europe began to swell the population of the northern states and an anti-slavery movement began to agitate for abolition of slavery in the whole country. A new Republican party arose in the North and succeeded in electing their leader Abraham Lincoln President of the United States. The South, irritated by the threat of the Abolitionist movement, began to talk of secession from the Union. South Carolina seceded late in 1860; other eleven states followed soon. Together they organized the Confederate States of America at Montgomery, Ala., with Jefferson Davies as President. The war began on April 12, 1861 when Southern troops bombarded Fort Sunter in South Carolina. President Lincoln's Union forces suffered several military defeats early in the war. Led by the best strategist of the war Robert E. Lee the Confederates were victorious at Bull Run 1861 and 1862. A move of the Union forces towards the southern capital Richmond was stopped by the Seven Days' Battles in 1862. But Southerners had less success when they invaded the North, especially after the battle of Gettysburg (1863) proved decisive when Lee was forced to retreat. Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant moved down the Mississippi valley in an attempt to split the enemy territory. General Sherman's 'scorched earth' campaigns through Georgia and Carolina caused famine and unrest. Grant took over the general command of all Union forces in 1864. After many bloody battles, he forced Lee to surrender on April 9, 1865. The victory of the Northern forces led to the elimination of slavery and saved the Union from being torn apart. After the war had ended President Lincoln initiated a period of reconciliation and reconstruction.

I would have to say that the most important moment in haistory was in 1440 when Johannes Gutenberg developed movable type. Printing with movable type had existed in East Asia since at least the 700's. but with the Gutenberg printing press communication became much more acssessabe to more people. It was the beginning of the renassaunance. we came out of the dark ages a time of superstition and ignorance. Noe the bible could be put in the hands of every one not just the religious community. People could read the bible for them selves. So I think that the prenting press changed the whole world.

well history of which country?? Well i am an Indian and I am proud to say that our independence which we earned on 15th Aug 1947 is not just a historical date for us but also for the world....because for the first time in history under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi we showed the world the way of getting things done through non violence....we united a nation with more differences than in the entire world and fought oppression without using force...we showed the world that peace was the way....after our independence several other countries in Asia and Africa fought for their independence non violently and have become free nations. So that probably was the greatest and single most important moment in history.

I'm kind of embarrassed to say this, but I really don't know that much about history. I know events that happened, but I don't know the effects they produced, so I guess I wouldn't have a very educated answer to this question. But who's history are you talking about? The U.S., or south america, or India, or what? Everyone could have a different answer depending on where they are from.

interesting i never knew that

how interesting

For me, the most important moment in history was the end of WW2. This was a terrible war, & the first ever war to involve most countries on our planet. The end of the WW2 finally enabled the Jews to get their homeland. It gave fredom to many more women, who otherwise were shackled by men. It gave respect to Afican Americans.

There are too many for me to choose. There is ancient Africa, china . and then Ancient Greece and Rome. The 1490's and Christopher Columbus.The Elizabethan Era. Our revolution, The French Revolution,The Victorian era, The Industrial age. WWI, WWII. They all were important.

I am not pro-war by any means, twoey, but I do agree that the Revolutionary War holds an important place in our history. It is only my opinion, but I think that any war has to be a just war that is fought for a cause. That is why I maintain that the Civil War was our most important war if for no other reason than that it is still ongoing even to this day. Most wars are over soon after the actual combat is finished, but that has not happened with the Civil War. People are still fighting for their freedom just as though it was all those years ago. I am sure that for some World Wars I and II would be considered the most important wars. I guess it is all in the eyes of the beholder.

I'm a great lover of all history really, from Ancient to American history...I don't know why this popped in my head as to what the most important moment in history is, but I think for me it would be September 11, 2001--why? It was a real heavy duty wake-up call to us, not only here in America, but perhaps all over the world. For so long, in the past we had our fears...the Cold War, The Bay of Pigs incident, so many times we here in America lived in fear of some kind of obliteration from some other country---And when these events no longer were a threat to us, I think many of us lived in a dream state that we were "safe" that we no longer had to fear anyone, since, gee, weren't we and aren't we one of the big world powers?? Then September 11th came, and we had to really wake up to our true vulnerability, that yes indeed we really could be attacked and many lives lost...and when you think of it...the lives lost on that day was rather small considering how many people live in the NY city area--Can you imagine the devastation that could have occurred if instead of those planes crashing into the Twin Towers, they instead hit any of the nuclear power plants? Ever since September 11, now we're on our guard...maybe neurotically so...I remember so vividly for weeks after Sept. 11th, everyone walked around with haunted, scared and frightened looks on their faces, I know as I live in the NYC area and I was one of them..we all walked around like zombies--for so long afterward, the slightest "boom" would make us jump, thinking it was another attack somewhere in the city So to me September 11, 2001 is the most important moment in history...as our lives will never have that naive sense of safety again.. (Didn't mean to get heavy-duty here...)

I think the most important moment of history was the moment when history was made. I don't think you could possibly pick ONE moment in history that was the most important. Without one moment in history we wouldn't have another. Without another moment in history who knows what the world would be like today.

Wow I didn't know anything about the Revolutionary War. As a youth I learned a bit about Canadian History, and like many youth I unfortunately zoned out during class. Thanks for the lesson when I am old enough to appreciate. Vicki

There is a war in history which change the era it was conquest of Istanbul in 1453. after that war there were a lot of changes in our history

That will learn them about the folly of taxing tea...:) Christians would say that the most important event in history was he Crucifixion of Christ, and I would agree.

I think I'd select the lords forcing King John signing the Magna Carta. I don't think we'd have the government we have in the U.S. without that one document. Sure, we are modeled on the Roman republic, but if the colonists didn't think they needed the same rights that the people in England had they would have never revolted. And those people wouldn't have had those rights & freedoms if there hadn't been the Magna Carta.