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The Great Migration
The great migration refers to the massive internal migration of African Americans from the south into urban centers in other parts of the country. -
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Wilson’s Presidency term
President Woodrow Wilson, a leader of the progressive movement, served through many tough times in history, including WW1 -
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WW1
The First World War, and one of the deadliest conflicts in history. Fought between two coalitions: The Allies and the Central Powers -
Lusitania
Launched in 1906 and sunk in 1915 by a German torpedo. It was a British passenger ship owned by the Lunard Line. -
First Woman elected to Congress
Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman to hold federal office. She was a republican representative. -
The Sedition Act
The sedition act made it a crime to convey information intended to interfere with the war effort. -
Espionage Act
The espionage act of 1917 prohibited obtaining, recording pictures, or copying any information relating to the national defense with the intent to be used to injure the US to the advantage of foreign nations. -
Lenin Led a Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution, led by leftist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, marked the end of the Romanov dynasty and centuries of Russian imperialism -
Selective Service Act
Congress passed the an act that authorized the government to temporarily expand the military through inscription. -
Influenza (flu) Epidemic
The flu epidemic swept through the world in 1918 and killed an estimated 50 million people. -
Wilson’s 14 points
The fourteen points was a statement of principles for peace written by Woodrow Wilson that was used to negiotiate the end of WW1 -
US senate rejects the treaty of Versailles
The US senate rejected the treaty of Versailles that ended WW1, in part because Woodrow Wilson failed to take the senates objection to the agreement into consideration. -
Schenck vs US
Schenck was accused of conspiracy to commit espionage, the Supreme Court affirmed his conviction and enforced the Espionage Act of 1917. -
The 19th Amendment
Passed by congress in 1919, granted woman the right to vote for the first time in history. -
Flapper Fashion Era
Promdominately associated with the late 1910s and the 20s. A typical flapper wore dresses with a straight style, sleeveless, and often low-cut. It was rather scandalous for the time, but ultimately very liberating for women’s fashion -
Prohibition
Prohibition banned the selling and manufacturing of alcoholic beverages in america, and was repealed later in 1933. -
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Teapot Dome Scandal
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Marilyn Monroe was Born
On June 1, 1926, Marilyn Monroe, on of the 50s most famous actresses, was born in Los Angeles, California as Norma Jeane Mortenson -
The Great Depression
From 1929 to 1939, the Great Depression was the worst ecominc downturn in the history of the industrial world, which caused millions across the globe to fall into poverty. -
Bonnie and Clyde Crime Spree
Bonnie and Clyde were an infamous robbery team responsible for a 21-month crime spree from 1932 to 1934
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