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The Sinking of Lusitania
ushistoryThis incident changed everything, A German U-boat torpedoed the ship without any warning, it killed 1,198 passengers including 128 Americans. The Lusitania was carrying over 4 million rounds of ammunition. The Germans believed that they did their part to warn Americans the dangers of oversea travel. -
War Declared on Germany
War against germanyAfter many German submerines sank American commerical ships in March. By April second Wilson told congress with a long list of grievances against Germany. Only four days later, Congress declared war on Germany, and the U.S. was soon introduced into the bloodiest battle in history. -
The Automobile
the automobileHenry Ford, made horseless carriages affordable to the American masses. The use of the automobile did dramatic changes in work patterns and leisure plans. -
Stock Market Crashes
On this day, 16 million shares were exchanged for smaller and smaller values throughout the day. Even for some of the stocks buyers couldnt find a price. At the end of the day panic had begun, and the next couple weeks it went all downhill. In just 10 weeks the value of the enitre market was cut in half.
