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Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency
Theodore Roosevelt served as the 26th president of the United States. He was a well known president who helped workers in America, pushed for the use of natural resources, and established several national parks. -
16th Amendment
The Sixteenth Amendment was passed by congress on July 02, 1909. This amendment gave congress the authority to collect income taxes from whatever sourcederived. -
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Woodrow Wilson's presidency
Woodrow Wilson was America's 28th president. He was the president while the United States participated in World War 1. -
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World War 1
the assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand of Austria set of this great world war. Throughout this war, the Central powers (Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire) fought against the Allied powers (Serbia, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium and the United States). This war was devastating and was ultimately won by the Allied forces. -
Panama Canal opened
The Panama Canal was a channel of water that went through Panama connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. This canal drastically improved trading because it offered a much shorter route for boats. -
U.S. enters World War 1
Many reasons led to America joining the Great War. Some of these included Germany naval policy, American economic interests, Woodrow Wilson’s idealism, allied propaganda, and America’s claim to world power. -
18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment was ratified on January 16th, 1919. This amendment prohibited the production, sales, and movement of any intoxicating liquor. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment was passed by congress on June 4th 1919. this amendment gave women the right to vote. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28th, 1919. This document brought the end of World War 1. It was a peace treaty between Germany and the Allied powers.