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Progressive Era
The Progressive Era was marked by civil rights, fighting on labor reform, and prohibition. -
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William McKinley's Presidency
William McKinley was president during this time. -
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Phillippine-American War
The Philippine-American War was a war between the Philippine Republic and the United States because the Philippine Republic objected to the Treaty of Paris. -
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1900-1920
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Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency
Theodore Roosevelt was president during this time. He was known for his trustbusting. -
President McKinley Assassinated
Leon Czolgosz shoots McKinley, making Theodore Roosevelt President. -
Surrender of General Miguel Malvar
The surrender of general Miguel Malvar ended the Philippine-American War. -
Upton Sinclair Publishes "The Jungle"
Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" demonstrated to American's the need to regulate production. -
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William Howard Taft's Presidency
William Howard Taft was president during this time. -
Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire
A fire in the Triangle Shirtwaist Company killed several women, demonstrating to Americans the need to stand for factory workers. -
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Woodrow Wilson's Presidency
Woodrow Wilson was president during this time. -
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World War I
World War I, also known as the Great War, was a huge war that included nearly all of Europe and the United States due to a tangle of alliances. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
German U-Boats torpedoed the Lusitania. This played a role in convincing Americans to go to war. -
United States enters World War I
The United States entered into the World War that was being fought in Europe, partially because of the Zimmerman Telegram which asked Mexico to join Germany against America. -
Espionage Act
Congress passed an act that made it a crime to aid enemy nations or mess with the draft. -
18th Amendment Ratified
The 18th Amendment prohibited alcohol. -
Germany Ratifies Treaty of Versailles
Germany signed the peace treaty, accepting war reparations and a disarming of their military. -
19th Amendment Ratified
The 19th Amendment gave women the right to work.