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World War I
A global war, the major events of which took place in Europe. -
NCSS is founded
The National Council for the Social Studies was founded in 1921 to promote the teaching and learning of social studies in the United States. -
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The Great Depression
A major decline in the economy that left many families homeless and destitute. -
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World War II
The second global war, partly spurred by Germany's unresolved grievances following WWI. -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese planes bombed the American Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This event provided the final impetus to bring the United States into WWII -
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Korean War
War between North and South Korea partly caused by the division of the country by the Allied powers after World War II. -
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Civil Rights Movement
Movement to gain civil rights equalities for underprivileged and minority groups within the United States. Much of this movement was focused on rights for African Americans. -
First Satellite Launched (Sputnik, Russia)
Russia launched the first space satellite in October 1957, causing a stir and impetus for increased effort in development of space programs in the US. -
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Vietnam War
A conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, with the United States providing support to South Vietnam -
First Man in Space (Yuri Gagarin, Russia)
Yuri Gagarin's venture into space was one of the many instances where Soviet technology "beat out" that of the United States, leading to more feverish developments in science and technology in the US. -
First Man on the Moon (Neil Armstrong, USA)
Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. -
Watergate Scandal
Members of Richard Nixon's re-election committee were caught wire-tapping the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee in the Watergate complex. -
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No Child Left Behind mandate in US Schools
US Congress passed an act to encourage accountability in the American school system. -
World Trade Center Attacks
Terrorists hijacked several planes and flew them into multiple government and economic centers in the US.
