1 Jan. 1861- 31 Dec. 1945 Timeline Overview (1861- 1945)

By JulietteLow

  • 12 Apr 1861, Civil War

    It was a war between the Union and the Confederate States of America.
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    1 Jan 1861 - 31 Dec 1945 Timeline Overview (1861-1945)

    A short timeline overview of major events in that happened in the time that Girl Scouts was founded.

  • 9 Apr 1865, Ending the Civil War

    The Civil War ended when General Lee, on the Confederate side, surrendered. Slavery was now abolished.

  • 3 Nov 1869 Ratification of the 15th Amendment

    The 15th amendment allowed all citizen to vote. no matter what race

  • 21 May 1881 Clara Barton founds Red Cross

    Clara Barton was an American nurse, a suffergist, and a humanitarian. She is best known for organising the Red Cross.

  • 25 Apr 1898 The Spanish-American War begins and ends

    The Americans declared war on Spain, and it ended the same year with the two sides signing the Treaty of Paris.

  • 28 Jun 1914 World War 1 Starts

    World War 1 was a war fought mainly in Europe and the Middle East, between the Central Powers and the Allies.

  • 11 Nov 1918 World War 1 ends

    World War I ends with Germany surrendering, and one year later the Treaty of Versailles was signed.

  • 29 Oct 1929 The Great Depression

    The Great Depression lasted from 1929- 1939. It started when the stock market crashed.

  • 11 Nov 1931 The Start of the Dust Bowl

    It first started when seven droughts hit the plains. It ended in 1939.

  • 1 Sep 1939 Start of World War 2

    World War 2 was the war between the Alxis and the Allies.

  • 2 Sep 1945 World War 2 Ends

    World War II concluded when Germany surrendered.