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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 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
Congress passed the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote. -
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
A surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service against the naval base in Hawaii. -
John F Kennedy Assassination
John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, TX on the way to the airport. -
Apollo 11
Apollo 11 was the name of the space mission that sent the first man to the moon. -
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
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) goes into effect, allowing free trade between Canada, the United States, and Mexico