EDUC 4903 Timeline Assignment

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  • Great Galveston Hurricane

    Great Galveston Hurricane

    The Great Galveston Hurricane is the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. It is estimated that this hurricane caused 6,000-12,000 fatalities.
  • The Sinking of the Titanic

    The Sinking of the Titanic

    The Titanic was the largest ship to sail at that time. She sunk after hitting an iceberg, killing over 1,500 crew and passengers.
  • 19th Amendment Passed

    19th Amendment Passed

    Congress passed the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote.
  • The Beginning of the Great Depression

    The Beginning of the Great Depression

    The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression. It is believed it was caused by the crash in the stock market, collapse of world trade, and bank failures. It ended in 1939.
  • Pearl Harbor

    Pearl Harbor

    A surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service against the naval base in Hawaii.
  • John F Kennedy Assassination

    John F Kennedy Assassination

    John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, TX on the way to the airport.
  • Apollo 11

    Apollo 11

    Apollo 11 was the name of the space mission that sent the first man to the moon.
  • Watergate Scandal

    Watergate Scandal

    The Watergate scandal was a big political scandal about the Nixon administration's involvement in the break in at the Watergate office building.This ultimately led to President Nixon's resignation.
  • 1990 Recession

    1990 Recession

    The United States entered into a recession in 1990. This recession lasted 8 months. This recession is characterized by a sluggish employment recovery.
  • The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

    The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

    The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect, allowing free trade between Canada, the United States, and Mexico