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Great Migration
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Woodrow Wilson's presidency
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World War 1
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Lusitania sinking
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First women elected to congress
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Selective Service Act
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Espionage Act
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Lenin led a Russian revolution
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Influenza Epidemic
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Wilson's 14 points
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Sedition Act
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Schenck vs. US court case
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US rejects League Of Nations membership
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US Senate rejects Treaty of Versailles
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19th amendment
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Discovery of Insulin
The hormone insulin was discovered by Frederick Banting and Charles Best when they extracted from the pancreas of dogs. When they injected insulin into a diabetic dog, blood sugar levels became normal. -
First Winter Olympics
The first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France with 258 athletes and 16 events. -
Invention of Bubble Gum
Walter Diemer was the inventor of Bubble gum. As Walter was experimenting with gum recipes, he accidentally created gum that was less sticky and was able to blow bubbles. The only food coloring in the factory he was working in was pink, which is why most bubble gum is now pink. -
Mickey Mouse first introduced
The famous character Mickey Mouse was first introduced on television on a short film called Steamboat Willie. He became an instant hit and become a symbol to represent Disney. -
Saint Valentine's Day Massacre
Al Capone's men dressed up as police officers and went to the garage of their rivals George Moran in Chicago. Al's men killed 7 of George's gang members.
