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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City results in the deaths of 146 garment workers, highlighting the need for improved workplace safety. -
The Mexican Revolution begins, leading to significant political and social changes in Mexico. -
The Chinese Revolution led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. -
The first International Women's Day is celebrated, advocating for women's rights and suffrage. -
The Progressive Party is formed in the United States, with former President Theodore Roosevelt as its candidate. -
The U.S. economy in 1912 was relatively healthy, although it had recently experienced a recession. The nation was experiencing a recovery from the Panic of 1910-1911, which had led to a downturn in trade and industrial activity. -
The 16th Amendment is ratified, allowing the federal government to impose an income tax. -
several significant events impacted American families, primarily related to economic changes and social reforms. The establishment of the Federal Reserve System, the 16th Amendment for a federal income tax, and the passage of the Underwood Tariff Bill, all influenced family finances and economic security. -
Germany invades Belgium, prompting Britain to declare war on Germany. -
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria triggers the start of World War I. -
the US government's economic actions were primarily driven by its neutrality in World War I and the growing conflict's impact on the global economy. -
government actions like the Selective Service Act and the Espionage Act, along with the Food Administration and other measures, significantly impacted American families. -
The Zimmermann Telegram is intercepted, revealing Germany's proposal to Mexico to join the war against the U.S. -
businesses largely ignored the Spanish flu pandemic, focusing on maintaining production and profit, which negatively impacted families through economic hardship and health risks. -
Pancho Villa leads a raid into the United States, prompting a military response from President Wilson. -
businesses responded to labor unrest and the end of World War I by seeking to regain control over labor, using tactics like strikebreaking, rumor-mongering, and forming company unions. -
The Treaty of Versailles is signed, officially ending World War I and imposing heavy reparations on Germany. -
January 16, the 18th Amendment goes into effect, initiating Prohibition in the United States. -
In the American family structure of 1910-1920, there was a strong emphasis on the traditional nuclear family model, with a husband as the primary breadwinner and a wife as the homemaker. -
August 18, The 19th Amendment is ratified, granting women the right to vote in the United States.