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Historical events 1900-2000
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World War 1
Also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: The Allies and the Central Powers. -
Womens Suffrage
Ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote. This was a result of decades of struggle, agitation, and protest. -
Great Depression
Dramatic crash of the stock market on October 24, 1929. Worldwide economic downturn marked by steep declines in industrial production and in prices (deflation), mass unemployment, banking panics, and sharp increases in rates of poverty and homelessness. This lasted from 1929-1941. -
New Deal
Franklin D. Roosevelt's series of programs to combat the effects of the Depression. Worked to bring immediate economic relief as well as reforms in industry, agriculture, finance, waterpower, labour, and housing making this a "New Deal" for a "Forgotten Man". -
Holocaust
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World War 2
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Cold War Era
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Invasion of Palestinian Land by Israelis
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Civil Rights Movement
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Vietnam War