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World War I
This was a global war that centered in Europe. Adolf Hitler fought in this war. -
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The Great Depression
The market crashed and caused people to lose their jobs, money, and many other material needs. It was a hard time for almost everyone. -
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World War II
This war all started with Adolf Hitler and his need for revenge and lust for property. -
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor The Japanese attacked the Hawaiin island of Pearl Harbor early on Sunday morning, December 7th. The United States was caught completely unawares. -
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Korean War
The Korean War primarily resulted because of the political division of Korea by an agreement of the victorious Allies at the conclusion of the Pacific War at the end of World War II. -
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Civil Rights
Civil and political rights are a class of rights that protect individuals' freedom and ensure one's ability to participate in the civil and political life of the state without discrimination or repression. -
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Vietnam War
The U.S. became involved in the war to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam. This was part of a wider strategy of containment, which aimed to stop the spread of communism. -
First Man in Space (Yuri Gagarin, Russia)
Yuri was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut. He was the first human to journey into outer space, when his Vostok spacecraft completed an orbit of the Earth on 12 April 1961. -
First Man on the Moon (Neil Armstrong, USA)
Neil Armstrong was an aerospace engineer, naval aviator, test pilot, and university professor. Before becoming an astronaut, Armstrong was an officer in the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. -
Watergate
This scandal eventually led to the resignation of the President of the United States: Richard Nixon. -
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N.C.L.B. Mandate in Schools
The No Child Left Behind Act was put into place by George W. Bush. -
World Trade Center Attacks
Two jets flew into each tower, located in New York, killing thousands of people and marking a very traumatic day for many U.S. citizens.
