1900-1920

By Lucas.H
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    Theodore Roosevelt Presidency

    Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States and served eight years it's president.
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    The Panama Canal

    The Panama Canal was constructed under the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and was made possible through his negotiation for control over the Canal Zone.
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    World War I

    The first World war was stated by the assassination of an arch duke, and gathered the interest of many countries as it progressed.
  • Sinking of the Lusitania

    The Lusitania was an American ship that was sunk by Germany in 1915. This was also a major reason as to why the United Stated joined the first World War.
  • Eighteenth Amendment

    The eighteenth amendment was to make an effort to try and get people to obtain intoxicating beverages. This, of course, did not go very well with Americans and was later ratified.
  • Treaty of Versailles

    This treaty was made so that another World War would not happen and focused somewhat more on punishing Germany. It had a considerable amount of attention towards Germany because they prolonged the war and were seen as a big part of the fighting.
  • The Nineteenth Amendment

    This amendment would give women the right to vote. It was a major win in the fight for equal rights.
  • First Radio Station

    The name of the first radio station was KDKA. This show was internationally broadcast and was set up in Pittsburgh.