Question

independence in the americas▶ time and change1. turn to pages 96-97 in the atlas. use the timeline at the top of the page to find three dates that were significant for the united states of america. fill in the missing dates or events on the timeline below.1775-17811898perry opens the way to u.s.-japanese trade.

Explanation:

1. For 1775-1781: This period corresponds to the American Revolutionary War, which led to U.S. independence. The key event tied to this timeframe is the war itself, and the 1781 Battle of Yorktown (the decisive victory) or the broader Revolutionary War are the core events.
2. The event "Perry opens the way to U.S.-Japanese trade" corresponds to the 1853 arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry in Japan, which forced Japan to open trade with the U.S.
3. For 1898: This year marks the Spanish-American War, a key event that expanded U.S. overseas territory, or the U.S. acquisition of territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines from Spain.

Answer:

1. 1775-1781: American Revolutionary War (U.S. fights for independence from Britain)
2. Date for Perry event: 1853
3. 1898: Spanish-American War (U.S. gains overseas territories)