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WWI
Catastrophic war involving much of Europe and the Unite States, marked the transition to modern warfare. -
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NCSS is Founded
Organization for social studies education founded -
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Great Depression
Period of economic hardship in the US and much of the world. -
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WWII
War between Axis and Allies. -
Pearl Harbor
More info!Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, HI leading to US declaring war on Japan and Germany. -
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Korean War
War fought in Korea in an attempt to contain the spread of communism. -
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Civil Rights
Struggle by African Americans for equal treatment. -
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First Satellite Launched (Sputnik, Russia)
Russia launched a satellite which took the U.S. by suprirse and caused many changes in American education, including a heavier reliance on math and science. -
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Viet Nam
Armed conflict fought by US to contain communism in southeast asia. -
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First Man in Space (Yuri Gagarin, Russia)
Russian man first in space. -
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First Man on Moon (Neil Armstrong, USA)
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. -
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Watergate
Scandal involving President Nixon's dirty tricks during his reelection campaign. -
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N.C.L.B. mandate in schools
No Child Left Behind enacted to make American education system more accountable. -
World Trade Center Attacks
Al Queda organized an attack on NYC and other locations by flying airplanes into strategic targets.
