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WWI
This world war began in Europe. -
NCSS is Founded
The National Council for Social Studies was designed to aid teachers in social studies education. -
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Great Depression
The stock market crashed sending the nation into financial chaos. -
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WWII
This world war began when Germany invaded Poland. -
Pearl Harbor
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Korean War
This war began with a political division in Korea. -
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Civil Rights
Black Americans wanted the same rights as white Americans. -
First Satellite Launched (Sputnik, Russia)
Russia beat the U.S. -
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Vietnam War
The U.S. feared a communist take-over of this country when war broke out, so they got involved. -
First Man in Space (Yuri Gagarin, Russia)
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First Man on Moon (Neil Armstrong, USA)
Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. -
Watergate
Richard Nixon tried to cover-up a scandal and ended up resigning as president. -
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N.C.L.B. mandate in schools
No Child Left Behind was created to ensure the academic success of every child. -
World Trade Center Attacks
Terrorists hijacked airplanes and crashed 2 of them into the World Trade Center towers.
