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World War I
World War I began when the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot. -
NCSS Founded
National Council for Social Studies was founded to provide instruction for teachers of social sciences. -
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Great Depression
The Stock Market crashed causing years of economic problem for American families. -
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World War II
World War II begins when Germany (lead by Hitler) invades Poland. -
Pear Harbor
Pearl Harbor VideoJapan attacks Pearl Harbor. The United States becomes involved in World War II after this. -
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Korean War
War breaks out when North Korean soldiers invade South Korea. The USA intervenes on South Korea's behalf. -
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Civil Rights
The Civil Rights Movement was an era of gaining equality and rights for African American citizens in America. Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcom X were all leaders. -
First Satellite Launched (Sputnik, Russia)
Russia launches the first satellite into space. (Image Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sputnik_1) -
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Vietnam War
A large percentage of the American public did not support this cause. Many people protested and rioted. -
First Man in Space (Yuri Gagarin, Russia)
The Race to Space starts when Yuir Gagarin is the first man to orbit the Earth. (Image source: http://www.inyourpocket.com/russia/Moscow/Yuri-Gagarin_72055f) -
First Man on the Moon
Neil Armstrong lands on the moon and "takes one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." (Image Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2193737/They-man-moon-Astonishing-images-Apollo-11-mission-reveals-Neil-Armstrong-history.html) -
Watergate Scandal
Nixon supporters break into the Democratic national party's headquaters to bug phones and steal documents. This event eventually leads to President Nixon's resignation. -
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No Child Left Behind mandate in schools
An act of Congress that requires schools to administer standardized tests and make academic improvement in order to recieve federal funds. -
World Trade Center Attacks
The World Trade Center in New York is attacked when Islamic terrorists hijack two plans and crash them into the two twin towers.
