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seneca falls convention
The Seneca Falls Convention was the first women's rights convention. It advertised itself as "a convention to discuss the social, civil, and religious condition and rights of woman". Held in the Wesleyan Chapel of the town of Seneca Falls, New York, it spanned two days over July 19–20, 1848. -
reconstruction
The Reconstruction era was the period in American history that lasted from 1863 to 1877 following the American Civil War and is a significant chapter in the history of American civil rights -
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"US History: VHS Summer: Samarjenee"
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"OLD IMMIGRATION"
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PANIC OF 1893
The Panic of 1893 was a serious economic depression in the United States that began in 1893 and ended in 1897. -
US AND PUERTO RICO INTERVENTION
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imperialism
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panama canal
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US AND HAITIAN INTERVENTION
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US AND CUBA INTERVENTION
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1917
German naval threat in World War I prompted the purchase of the VIRGIN ISLANDS from Denmark in 1917. -
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Harlem Renissance
The Harlem Renaissance was an intellectual, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, spanning the 1920s. -
19th amendment
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US AND HONDURAS INTERVENTION
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stock market crash
stock market crash is a sudden dramatic decline of stock prices across a major cross-section of a stock market, resulting in a significant loss of paper wealth. -
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new deal
The New Deal was a series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States between 1933 and 1939. It responded to needs for relief, reform, and recovery from the Great Depression. -
Dr. King giving his "I have a Dream Speech
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reagan's presidency
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Reagan shot in chest
On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot by John W. Hinkley, Jr., while leaving the Washington Hilton Hotel after giving a speech. The President was hit under his left arm by a bullet that ricocheted off his limousine. -
Tax Equity & Fiscal Responsibility Act
Reagan signs the Tax Equity & Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA -
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Clinton's presidency
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Explosion at the World Trade Center
Six people are killed and more than a thousand suffer injuries after a bomb planted under the World Trade Center in New York City explodes. The bomb marks the beginning of a string of threats against the United States made during the Clinton administration by both foreign and domestic terrorists. -
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
President Clinton announces an “honorable compromise” in the debate surrounding the participation of gay service members in the military. It was determined that these individuals would be allowed to serve, but could face military investigations if they acknowledged their orientation, as well as be expelled for it. The policy is labeled “Don't Ask, Don't Tell.” -
globalization
The goal is to increase material wealth, goods, and services through an international division of labor by efficiencies. -
americanization
is the influence of the U.S. on the popular culture, technology, business practices, political techniques or language, of other countries. Critics sometimes give "Americanization" a negative connotation because they perceive as negative the far-reaching American influence in many countries, and may fear the loss of local customs and traditions. It also brings up issues around power and imperialism.