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Wright Brothers
The Wright brothers had their first flight. -
The Sinking of the Titanic
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16th Amendment
The 16th amendment was ratified, this established Congress's right to impose a Federal income tax. -
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson becomes the 28th president of the United States. -
17th Amendment
The 17th amendment was ratified, this allowed voters to cast direct votes for U.S. Senators. -
World War 1
WWI begins -
Lusitania
The RMS Lusitania was sunk -
U.S. Joins WWI
The United States joins WWI with Great Britain, France and Russia as allies. -
World War 1 ends
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18th Amendment
The 18th amendment was ratified, this established the prohibition of "intoxicated liquors" in the U.S. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed, bringing WWI to an end. -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment was ratified which granted women the right to vote.