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WWI
The end of the war came near after the Treaty of Versailles. -
NCSS is Founded
The National Council for Social Studies was founded to enhance the teaching of social studies in the classroom. -
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The Great Depression
Began with the stock market crash. -
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WWII
Deadliest conflict in human history due to the Holocaust and nuclear weapons. -
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Korean War
A war between North Korea and South Korea. -
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Civil Rights
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963, and led many other civil rights movements. -
First Satellite Launch
Sputnik was the first satellite launched into outer space. -
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Vietnam
A war between North Vietnam (supported by China and other communist allies) and South Vietnam (supported by the United States and other anti-communist countries). -
First Man in Space
Yuri Gagarin was a soviet pilot, and the first human to orbit around Earth. -
First Man on the Moon
Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon. -
Watergate
A scandal that led to the resignation of Richard Nixon, former president of the USA. -
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N.C.L.B. Mandate in Schools
No Child Left Behind is an act of congress which emphasizes frequent testing and qualified teachers. -
World Trade Center Attacks
al-Qaeda attacks destroyed the World Trade Center buildings in New York City, along with thousands of innocent lives.
