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Wilson’s presidency term
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World War 1
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Lusitania
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Great Migration
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The first woman elected to Congress
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Selective Service Act
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Espionage Act
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Lenin led a Russian Revolution
Russia revolted against the government of Tsar Nicholas II. They were led by Vladimir Lenin and a group of revolutionaries called the Bolsheviks. The new communist government created the country of the Soviet Union. -
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Influenzas (flu) epidemic
It is estimated that about 500 million people or one-third of the world’s population became infected with this virus, and the number of deaths was estimated to be at least 50 million worldwide with about 675,000 occurring in the United States. -
Wilson’s 14 points
The League of Nations has its origins in this Fourteen Points speech of President Woodrow Wilson, outlining of his ideas for peace after the carnage of World War I. Wilson envisioned an organization that was charged with resolving conflicts before they exploded into bloodshed and warfare. -
Sedition Act
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Schenck vs. US
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US rejects League of Nations membership
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US senate rejectsTreaty of Versailles
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19th amendment
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World Series broadcast on the radio
The 1921 World Series Betwen The New York Giants and New York Yankees. Game 1 Of The 1921 World Series, Which Took Place On October 5, 1921, Was The First To Ever Be Broadcast On Radio. -
Klansmen March
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Babe Ruth Hits 60th Home Run
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Mickey Mouse is born
Mickey Mouse turned 90 years old on Nov. 18, 2018.
Fun facts about Mickey Mouse.
1. Mickey was originally going to be named Mortimer!
2. Mickey Mouse was the first cartoon character to ever speak. And what were his first words? “Hot dogs!”
3. Mickey Mouse only has four fingers! Walt Disney felt that five fingers resembled a “bunch of bananas.”
