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Stock Market Crash
In 1929, the stock market crashed sending U.S. into The Great Depression.
Result
Many people lost their entire savings. Numerous companies were ruined. Faith in banks was destroyed. -
World War 2
The War Began
Result
Millions died and famlies lost their love ones. -
VIetnam War
In 1970 the United States engaged in their 16 year war against the North Vietnamese.
Result
Thousands were killed, captured, and wounded during the Vietnam War -
Television
by 1955, half of all Americans had a television set at home
Result
People had entertainment -
Civil Rights Movement
In 1957, nine black students are admitted into an all white high school. Result
A new start on how African Americans were treated -
Women Enter The Workforce
By 1980 more than half of all women entered the workforce.
Result
Helped provide more for there families. -
The Internet
In 1996, the use of the internet exploded.
Result
Tons of families had something to keep them busy and not bored -
The Cell Phone
Cell Phones became a popular form of cummmunication during the 1999
Results
families had better ways of communicating with there peers -
september 11
in 2001 two planes crashed into the world trade centers in new york city
result
nearly 3000 people died -
facebook
begining of facebook and an evolution of how social media impacts lives
result
changed how people communticate with each other -
great recession
affected entire worlds economy and sparks the outbreak of the late 2000's financial crisis -
election of first african american president
Barack Obama became the fist african american president
Result
he is helping the families who need it. -
BP Oil Spill
One of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history
Result
harmed families swimming waters -
Life expectancies increase
Life exectancy for the U.S. population reached a record high of 78.64 years in 2011
