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Stock Market Crash
The stock market crashes sending the U.S. into the Great Depression. This affected the American Family because everyone lost their jobs and money and became depressed. -
World War II
The War began. This affected the american Family because we already just had a big world war, and we had to ship out a bunch of our troops. -
Television
By 1955 half of all Americans had a television set at home. This affected the American Family because it was an easier way to get news and information, -
Civil Rights Movement
In 1957 nine black students are admitted into an all white school. This affected the American Family because black and white children started being able to learn and play together at school. -
Vietnam War
The United States engaged in their 16 year war against the North Vietnamese. -
Women in the Workforce
By 1980 more than half of all women enter the workforce. -
The Internet
In 1996 the use of internet exploded. -
The Cell Phone
Cell phones became a popular form of communication in 1999. This affected the American family because we are able to make phone calls out of the house, and pretty much everywhere if you have service. -
September 11
In 2001 two planes crashed into The World Trade Centers in New York City. This affected the American Family because it killed a large amount of people and loved ones. It also tore down The World Trade Centers, -
Social Media is born
The beginning of facebook and an evolution of how social media impacts life. -
Great Recession
affected entire world economy and sparks the outbreak of the late 2000's financial crisis, -
Election
The election of Barack Obama as first African American President. -
BP Gulf oil spill
BP oil spill - one of the worst environmental disasters in US history. This affected the American Family because it was one of the biggest disasters for our environment, -
Life expectation increase
Life expectancy for the U.S. population reached a record high of 78.64 years in 2011.
