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Progressive Era
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Galveston Hurricane
A hurricane wrecks Galveston, then the most modern city in Texas. Worst US natural disaster at time. -
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WWI (The Great War)
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Sinking of Lusitania
German U-Boats torpedo the Civilian ship Lusitania. Over 1000 people dead including 100 Americans. It was secretly carrying ammo to the warfront. -
Zimmerman telegram
Telegram sent to Mexican officials by German foreign relations minister Arthur Zimmerman. Asked for Mexico to conquer the American SW. Intercepted by Britain and given to US. -
Women's Suffrage (19th amendment)
After many protests and public outcry, the 19th amendment was passed giving women the right to vote. -
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Great Depression
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Black Tuesday
The stock market crashed resulting in the start of the Great Depression. -
Fireside Chats
A series of evening radio conversations (chats) given by President F.D. Roosevelt between 1933 and 1944. -
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WWII
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D-Day
Invasion of Normandy by the Allied forces of WWII, led by Dwight Eisenhower. Forces coming in in this attack later defeated Germany. -
V-E Day ( Victory over Europe Day)
The day after Germany surrendered, ending war in Europe
