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Period: 1492 to
A group settles America escaping religious persecution
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Puritans
Strong work ethic becomes the foundation of American culture when (Puritans) settles in America -
The Boston Common
1st municipal park, (The Boston Common) is developed -
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Industrial Revolution in America 1st Revolution
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Central Park Creation
Fredrick Law Olmsted designs Central Park in New York City -
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Industrial Revolution in America 2nd Revolution
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Yellowstone
First National Park, (Yellowstone), was established in (1872) -
Joseph Lee
Father of the Playground Movement / helped survey play opportunities available in Boston -
Boston Sand Garden
First time volunteers and paid staff oversee children and their play in a recreation setting (Boston Sand Garden) -
Jane Addams Hull House of Chicago
(Jane Addams) provided (Hull House of Chicago) where immigrants could assimilate to American society -
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World War 1
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National Park Service
National Park Service is created in (1916) -
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Great Depression
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New Deal's Impact on Recreation
Millions are employed through the New Deal, build thousands of recreation facilities -
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World War II
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WWII
Therapeutic recreation is born as a distinct discipline following (WWII). -
President’s Council on Youth Fitness established
The president's council on youth fitness and physical fitness and sport was created due to the concern for youth fitness and sedentary lifestyles. -
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1970’s Recession
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Approach Change
Public recreation becomes less reliant on taxes and begins to take (Approach Change)