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The Wright Brothers
The Wright Brothers make their first successful flight of an airplane. -
The Titanic
The Titanic collides with an iceberg and sinks claiming the lives of 1,500 people -
President Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson is elected 28th President of the United States of America. -
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is completed preventing ships from being forced to travel around South America. -
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The Great War
WWI begins with many countries taking sides and millions of lives lost the war took a heavy toll on Europe. For America however, it boosted patriotism and increased our economy. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The Lusitania is sunk by German u-boats causing a lot of unrest in America. 1,198 lives were lost including 128 Americans. -
The United States Joins the War
After unrestrained submarine warfare, a telegram attempting to bring Mexico into the war is found. The United States finally declares war on Germany. With goals to silence them once and for all. -
The Treaty of Versailles
With all of Germany's allies defeated, and with supplies cut off Germany agrees to surrender and the treaty of Versailles is signed ending World War One. -
The 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment is enacted allowing women the right to vote.