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Wilson's Presidency
The date Wilson began his presidency. -
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WW1
July 28, 1914- Austria-Hungary Declares war on Serbia beginning war.
June 28, 1919- Treaty of Versailles officially ends the war. -
The Lusitania
It's final voyage began -
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Great Migration
The migration of African-Americans from the south to other areas of the U.S. -
Selective Service Act
Enacted May 18, 1917 creating the draft. -
Espionage Act
Date the espionage act was passed. Prevented the deliverance of naval vessels to countries at war when America isn't at war with the same country. Enabled the Postmaster General to impound or refuse to mail publications that where determined to be in violation of any prohibitions. -
Lenin Leading a Revolution
Led the Bolshevik revolution to overthrow the czars. -
Wilson's 14 Points
Date Wilson Presented his 14 points to congress. -
Influenza Epidemic
Date first victim was diagnosed with new strain of Flu. -
Sedition Act
Date the Sedition Act passed -
Ratification of 18th amendment
By ratifying this amendment to the constitution, it became illegal to sell, transport, and/or manufacture alcohol. This brought about the creation of the industry of bootlegging and speakeasies. -
Schenk Vs. U.S.
The date where the case was decided by the supreme court. The unanimous decision was against the ability to distribute fliers of draft age people to promote not participating in the draft. -
Rejection of League of Nations
Date the U.S. rejected membership in the league of nations. -
The 19th amendment
The date the 19th amendment was ratified. This made it so everyone could vote, regardless of sex. This enabled women to have the legal ability to vote. -
Discovery of Insulin
Discovered by Frederick Banting and Charles Best by studying the pancreas of a dog. They were eventually able to isolate the insulin contained in the pancreas and administer it to another dog with diabetes. The test was successful and the dog's blood sugar went down . -
The First Female Senator Sworn In
Rebecca Latimer Felton sworn in as first female senator of the U.S. -
Balto's sled ride to Nome, Alaska
Nome, Alaska had a massive diphtheria outbreak in 1925 that was killing all the children in the town. Due to the supply of the cure being small and expired it made curing the children impossible. So multiple teams of dog sledders brought the serum to Nome, with the last team being led by Balto the dog. -
Winie the Pooh published
Winnie the Pooh written by A.A Milne is first published. -
St.Valentines Day Massacre
The prohibition era killing where Bugs Moran's gang was brutally gunned down in a garage. The killing was performed under the direction of Al Capone brought him attention from the nation and the Government
