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Wilson's Presidency term
Wilson was the 28th president of the U.S and led the U.S in WW1. His term ended in 1921. -
Great Migration
A time period when huge groups of African Americans migrated from the south to the north. It ended in 1970. -
Year of first woman elected to Congress
Rankin was elected to Congress in 1916 fin Montana. She was also later elected in 1940 as well. -
Selective service act
Selective service act allowed the U.S government to use national army services in the world war one. -
Lenin led a Russian Revolution
Many peasants and working class people revolted against the Russian government led by Lenin. -
Influenza epidemic
The flu infected 500 million people around the world in 1918. -
Sedition Act
Prohibited a broader range of offences towards the U.S government to go along with the Espionage Act. -
Wilson's 14 points
Wilson gave a speech introducing peace as a negotiation to end the war. -
Espionage Act
This act prohibited the bad talk of US government during World War I. This includes threatening signs and burning the flag of the United States of America. -
Schenk vs. U.S
A case concerning the enforcement of the Espionage Act. -
U.S Senate rejects Treaty of Versailles
The senate Rejected the treaty based on objections to the League of Nations. -
19th amendment
It prohibits the states and federal governments from denying anyone the right to vote based on sex. -
Teapot Dome scandal
A bribery between the US President Warren and private oil companies. It lasted until 1923. -
Kool Aid
Kool Aid was invented in 1927 by Edwin Perkins. It was based on a liquid concentrate called fruit smack. Edwin completed his experiments in his mother's kitchen. After a few years it was made, Perkins sold the Kool aid product to General Foods in 1953. -
Babe Ruth
New York Yankees player Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run in 1927. It broke his own record of 59 home runs. Ruth's record stood for another 30 years. -
Steamboat Willie
Steamboat Willie is a short animated film directed by Walt and Ub Iwerks. It was considered a debut to Mickey Mouse and Minnie. It was the 1st cartoon to feature a full post produced soundtrack. -
Yankee Stadium
Yankee stadium is constructed in the Bronx, New York in 1929. It was considered the house that Ruth Built. It was derived from Babe Ruth. The baseball superstar's prime years coincided with the stadium's opening. -
Chicago Mob
In the "Saint Valentine's Day Massacre," members of Al Capone's gang murdered 6 followers of rival Bugs Moran. It was the bloodiest incident in a decade long turf war where the Chicago mobsters fought to control the bootlegging trade.
