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First Wave Feminism
First Wave Feminism was mostly based around legal issues, such as allowing women to vote. First Wave Feminism differs from the other waves because it was much less radical and more reasonable than future waves. This wave helped pass a revised Married Women’s Property Act, which gave a married woman shared ownership of her child. (No specific module)
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US History
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Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act was a federal law signed by President Chester A. Arthur. This law prevented the immigration of all Chinese laborers, unless they were travelers, merchants, teachers, students, or born in the US. (Module 2)
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Haymarket Square Riot
The Haymarket Square Riot was a riot during a mass meeting in Haymarket square following a police shooting of three factory workers. During the meeting, police started to charge the stage and a bomb was thrown into their midst. Seven police officers were killed, and five citizens were injured. (Module 2)
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Annexation of Hawaii
On this day, Hawaii, which was previously ruled by Queen Liliʻuokalani, was annexed into the United States. This event ended the internal struggle that was occurring between white businessmen and native Hawaiians to take control of the government. (Module 3)
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William McKinley Assassinated
On this day, William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, was assassinated. He was assassinated by Leon Czolgosz, who shot him twice in the abdomen while he was meeting the public at the Temple of Music, in Buffalo, New York. McKinley died eight days later. (Module 3)
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World War 1
World War 1, also called the Great War, was one of the most destructive wars in history. More than 70 million military personnel were mobilized, and over 7 million civilians died as a result of the war. This war also led to the Great Depression, due to money and resources being put into the war effort. (Module 4)
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The Treaty of Versailles Signed
The Treaty of Versailles was the peace treaty that effectively brought World War 1 to an end. The treaty was signed in Versailles, France, and ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers. (Module 4)
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The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a period of time in Harlem, NY, that inspired African Americans to embrace their culture and history and turn into all kinds of art, whether that be music, writing, acting, or poetry. One of the most influential things that came out of the Harlem Renaissance, however, was Jazz. Jazz revolutionized the music industry, and brought white and black people together in appreciation of music.
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The Wall Street Crash
The Wall Street Crash, also called The Great Crash, or the Stock Market Crash of 1929, was the worst, most devastating stock market crash in US History. This crash was one of the most influential factors fueling the Great Depression, and caused the great economic upset in the US. (Module 5)
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Nazi Germany
What is commonly referred to as Nazi Germany is the period of time during which Germany was under the control of Hitler and the Nazi Party. Hitler ruled Germany in a dictatorship, and Nazis were not eliminated in Germany until 1945, when WW2 ended. (Module 6)
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U.N. Formed
On this day, the United Nations were formed. The goal of the United Nations is and was to prevent an event such as WW2 from ever happening again. When it was formed, the U.N. had 51 members. Today, it has 193. (Module 7)
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The Cold War
The Cold War was a state of tension following World War II, which involved the Western Bloc and the Eastern Bloc. The Western block was made up of the Soviet Union and its satellite states, and the Eastern Bloc was made up of the United States and its NATO allies. The Cold War is the closest the World has ever been to an all out nuclear war, with both sides having considerable nuclear arsenals. (Module 7)
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NATO Formed
On this day, NATO, which stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was formed. The goal of NATO is to create a network of defence, and to ultimately protect one another from enemy countries. When NATO was first created, there were 12 member countries. Today, there are 29. (Module 6)
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Second Wave Feminism
Second Wave Feminism, which followed the first wave, was more focused on rights than equality, like the right to birth control and other reproductive rights. Second wave feminism also brought attention to rape and domestic abuse, and other wrongdoings to women. (Module 8)
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Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a period of time in which the US and the Soviet Union had a confrontation regarding Soviet missiles in Cuba and US missiles in Italy and Turkey. This event was especially important because it was the closest the US has come to having a full out nuclear war. It can be compared to what is currently happening between the US and North Korea. (Module 7)
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"I Have A Dream" Speech
On this day, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech. This speech, given during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, would go on to be one of the most famous speeches in US History, and has caused a great change in society’s actions towards black people. (Module 8)
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First Canadian McDonald's
This year, the first McDonald’s in Canada was opened. This may seem insignificant, but it is one example of Americanization. Canada had just opened an American based chain, therefore spreading American culture. (Module 10)
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The Reagan Presidency
During this time, Ronald Reagan was president of the United States. Reagan’s presidency had its ups and downs, including tax cuts, and the end of the Cold War, but also ignorance to the AIDs epidemic and the Iran-Contra affair. (Module 9)
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The Clinton Presidency
During this time, Bill Clinton was president of the United States. The Clinton presidency came with its pluses and minuses, one such plus being the Family and Medical Leave Act, and one such minus being the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. (Module 9)
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First International Apple Store
On this day the first Apple store outside of the US was opened in Tokyo, Japan. This is significant because it shows how a US based company grows to be all over the world, showing the effects of globalization. (Module 10)
https://www.macstories.net/stories/mapping-apples-retail-expansion/
