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Progressive Era
The Progressive Era was a time in US history when society changed forever, by new Amenments, natural disasters, and Populism (no specific dates of start and ending). -
Galveston Hurricane
On September 8, 1900, a terrible hurricane hit Galveston, destroying homes and businesses. Thousands of people were left homeless, and some died or were wounded. After the hurricane, most people moved to Houstan, causing it to be the number one import city in Texas instead of Galveston. A seawall was then built, to protect the city. The cause of this great storm was the misuse of windmills. -
Spindletop Oil Discovery
On January 10, 1901, a huge oil well was discovered in Spindletop, Texas. This impacted the U.S. greatly by allowing us to have the products and items we now possess. -
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Oil Discovery
The oil discovery allowed the US to gain money and products that became essential to our everyday lives (no specific date of ending). -
Assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand
Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand of Ausrtia-Hungary was assassinated on June 28th, 1914, in Serbia. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, marking the day World War 1 began. -
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WWI
This war was also known as the Great War, before World War 2 started, because we did not know that there would be a second world war. -
Education is Improved
There was not an exact date when this happened but, the education in the U.S. did improve because of the Oil Boom. More money was being made from the oil and more people wanted to go to college and educate their children. -
The Lusitania
The Lusitania was a British passenger ship was sunk German U-Boat on May 7th, 1915. The passengers on the ship were informed that the water they were entering outside of Ireland was a war-zone. 1,200 people died, including 120 Americans. -
The Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram was sent by Arthur Zimmerman of Germany to Mexico. The telegram said that if Mexico helped Germany fight against the US, then Germany would help Mexico get their old land back from the Southwest side of America. -
"Pancho" Villa Attacks Stop
In 1918, "Pancho" Villa stops his attacking of American citizens across the border from a deal the US with him (no exact date). -
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The 18th Amendment-Prohibition
This Amendment was ratified on January 16th, 1919 and banned all manufacture, consumption, and selling of alcohol. This lasted until 1931 (no exact date of ending). -
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles, signed on June 28th, 1919, ended World War 1. -
The 19th Amendment
This Amendment gave sufferage, or the right to vote, to women. Women could now vote for political leaders, and they were earning more respect because of this. -
The Stock Market Crash
On October 29th, 1929, there was a stock market crash.Many investors sold their stocks all at once, causing very many people to get into debt. -
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The Great Depression
This was the worst depression the US ever expirienced. Thousands of Americans lost their jobs and businesses. The Dust Bowl caused many farmers to get into debt. (No specific ending date). -
The Oil Industry Grows
There was not an excact date when this happened, but the oil industry did indeed expand in 1931. -
The New Deal
In 1932, Franklin Roosevelt was elected president and started the "New Deal". This helped reform the banking system, and stimulate the economy. (No exact date). -
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The Dust Bowl-The Great Depression
The Dust Bowl was a huge dust storm that destroyed homes and farms. Crops were destroyed, causing farmers to got into debt because of the inability to sell their crops. Many Texans escaped to California. -
Oil Prices Reduce
There was not an exacct date when this happened but, in 1933, the oil prices did decrease, because the oil was so abundant in the U.S. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor of Hawaii was bombed by Japan on December 7th, 1941. More than 3,400 people died or were wounded. This brought the US into WWII. -
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WWII
World War 2 was the deadliest war in history. It caused millions of soldiers'and citizens' deaths. -
D-Day
The Allied Powers invaded German occupied France on June 6th, 1944. This day is also known as D-Day. -
Germany Surrenders
Germany surrendered in 1945, right before the US bombed Japan. (No exact date.) -
Bombing of Hiroshima
The US bombed Hiroshima, Japan on August 6th, 1945. -
Bombing of Nagasaki
The US also bombed Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9th, 1945. -
World War 2 is Over
On September 2nd, 1945, Japan surrenders and World War 2 ends.
