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Progressive Era
A period of social activism and political reform in the United States in response to what many viewed as a growth in corruption and moral decay. -
Galveston Hurricane
On September 8th, 1900 a hurricane hit Galveston taking the lives of 6-10 thousand people. This is still the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history. -
Spindle Top
On January 10th, 1901 the Hamil Brothers, backed by Anthony Lucas, struck Oil at Spindletop. Spindletop would soon produce more barrels of oil per day then the rest of the world combined. -
World War 1 Begins
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World War 1
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Women vote in Texas
For the first time in history, woman are allowed to vote in the state primary -
18th Amendment is passed
This amendment made the production, distribution and sale of alcohol illegal, but not the consumption -
19th Amendment is ratified
Prohibits any U.S. citizen from being denied their right to vote based on gender -
Black Tuesday
The Crash that began the Great Depression -
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Great Depression
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Dust Bowl Begins
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21st Amendment is passed - Ending Prohibition
Prohibition is ended -
World War 2 begins
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D-Day
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World War 2 ends
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Brown vs Board of Education
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Equal Pay Act of 1963
Abolished wage disparity based on gender -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Outlawed major discrimination based on racial, ethnic, national and religious minorities, and also -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Ended discriminatory voting practices
