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The Great Galveston Hurricane
This hurricane was so catastrophic that it urged the city to create a city commission that would reconstruct the city at a fast pace. This was later adopted at a larger scale across and beyond Texas. -
The Chinese Revolution
This revolution caused and end to the Qing Dynasty and created the Republic of China, ending the imperial system. -
Russian Revolution
A faction in the Russian socialist movement, known as "The Mensheviks" initiated a nation-wide revolution in Russia. -
The Treaty of Versailles
Ending WWI, the treaty was signed between the Allies and Germany granting peace. -
19th Amendment
Guarantees women the right to vote. -
The Great Depression
Began with the US stock market crash. -
Concentration Camps
Were first built by the Nazi Germany this year. -
The Start of WWII
Officially began with Germany's Invasion of Poland. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Imperial Japanese Navy conducted a surprise attack on the port in Hawaii. -
End of WWII
The war was officially declared over.