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The Gold Standard Act
The Gold Standard Act was passed, allowing only gold to be cashed in for paper money. -
Theodore Roosevelt becomes President
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The Panama Canal is built
A waterway made to connect the atlantic and pacific ocean to enable faster trading. -
The Jungle was written
The Jungle was written by Upton Sinclair, showing the harsh conditions of workers as well as the bad conditions in the meat industry. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
The Pure Food and Drug Act was passed, banning mislabeled food and drug products and requiring of active ingredients on labels. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand who was heir to the Hungarian throne, and his wife Sophie were killed. -
World War I
World War I began due to the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. It was an alliance of France Russia and Britain against Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy. -
Sinking of RMS Lusitania
German U-boat sank RMS Lusitania, killing hundreds of Americans and contributing to the United States joining the World War. -
Sussex Pledge
Germany signed the Sussex pledge with the United States fearing the United States would enter the war. The pledge said they would stop targeting civilian vessels. -
United States Enters World War I
The United States enters World War I on the side of Britain, Russia, and France. -
Russian Revolution
A revolution in Russia replaced its Tsarists autocracy with a new Provisional Government. -
World War I Ends
World War I ends with Germany signing an armistice. -
19th Amendment
Congress ratified the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote.