1900-1920

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  • Tampico Arrest

    Tampico Arrest

    Mexican soldiers arrested American sailors at Tampico, a Mexican port. This action was used as leverage against Mexico.
  • Archduke Ferdinand Assassinated

    Archduke Ferdinand Assassinated

    The Archduke of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, leading to the first world war.
  • Bolshevik Revolution

    Bolshevik Revolution

    Lenin's Bolshevik Revolution succeeded, toppling over the old Russian oligarchy. This lead to Russia leaving the World War I scene.
  • United States Joins WWI

    United States Joins WWI

    The United States joined the First World War as a result of numerous factors, including the Zimmermann Telegram and submarine strikes.
  • Fourteen Points

    Fourteen Points

    Drafted by Wilson, the Fourteen Points were a series of terms which attempted to not only resolve the current conflict, but to ensure peace thereafter.
  • Red Summer of 1919

    Red Summer of 1919

    Exacerbated racial tensions ensued as white supremacists sparked riots. This occurred over a wide range of cities across the nation, including Washington D.C.
  • 18th Amendment

    18th Amendment

    The 18th Amendment was passed, which prohibited the sale of alcohol, and imposed numerous other restrictions on alcohol. This Amendment was overturned in the future due to its passage only making the problem worse.
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment

    The 19th Amendment was certified, allowing women to vote. This also prevented the government from ever denying one the right to vote on account of their sex.