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WWI
The first world war fought between the Allies (United Kingdom, France and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany and Autria-Hungary). -
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NCSS is Founded
Committee is put together that organizes and heads Social Studies instruction in the United States. -
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Great Depression
Started with the stock market in the United States crashed, effects were felt and seen worldwide. -
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WWII
Fought around the world with two major fronts in Europe and Asia. -
Pearl Harbor
The Attack on US Military ships by Japanese bomber planes. Was the event that pushed the US into WWII. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/pearl-harbor-bombed -
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Korean War
Apart of the Cold-War with the North and South of Korea split. -
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Civil Rights
A movement that focused on all peoples having equal rights. -
First Satellite Launched (Sputnik, Russia)
In the Space Race between Russia and the United States, Russia was the first to launch a satellite into space. -
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Vietnam War
US fought with Southern Vietnam and the objective was to fight against Communism. -
First Man in Space (Yuri Gagarin, Russia)
Apart of the Spacerace, Yuri Gagarin was the first man to orbit the earth in space. -
First Man on the Moon(Neil Armstrong, USA)
Neil Armstrong was the first man on the Moon, was a huge feat in the Space Race. -
Watergate
President Nixon resigned as a result of a scandal that happened at the Democratic Headquarter's Watergate Building. -
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N.C.L.B. mandate in schools
No Child Left Behind Act is put into place with the hope that all students will have opportunities to succeed in school. -
World Trade Center Attacks
The two World Trade Centers in New York City had planes flown into them and they were demolished taking thousands of lives with them.
