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Wilson's presidency term
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WW1
Forced most world powers into war due to alliances -
Lusitania
sank by German ships off the coast of Ireland -
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The Great Migration
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First Woman elected to congress
Miss Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to congress, and the 65th person in general. She served from 1917-1919. She was elected through the state of Montana and served as a republican. -
Selective service act
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Lenin lead a revolution
A revolution also known as the October revolution -
Ella Fitzgerald Becomes popular
Also known as the queen of jazz, Ella was a famous singer. Some of her most popular songs were dream a little dream of me, Summertime, and My funny Valentine. She also recorded with Cab Calloway in 1925 -
Espionage Act
Made it a crime for anyone to give away US secrets -
Wilson's 14 point plan
A statement for the principles of peace -
Influenza Outbreak
16 Mil people died due to this outbreak -
Sedition Act
An extension of the Espionage Act, making it a crime to say anything bad about the US government or war. Those who broke this law were usually arrested for about 20 years.It was repealed on December 13, 1920 -
US rejects league of nations membership
senate refuses to accept league of nations membership due to the fact that the league of nations could overpower them -
Schenk VS US
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19th Amendment
This amendment gives women the right to vote. It was long fought for by women like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton -
US senate rejects Treaty of versai
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Flappers became popular
Flappers were a kind of dancer during the 1920's -
Washing machines were invented
originally created in the 1800s the washing machine was completely redesigned and made easily available. -
Band-aid was invented
A young husband, Earle Dickinson, created the band-aid after he decided to find an alternative to the clumsy gauze his wife used when she hurt herself in the kitchen. -
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Harlem Renissance
This expansion of African american culture was a time of new music, dances, and fashion styles
