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20th Century Nebraska

By carson.harder@centuraps.org
  • Kinkaid Homestead Act

    Kinkaid Homestead Act

    Allowed homesteaders to claim 640 acres of land in certain parts of western Nebraska where small farms were imprecate
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    WWI

    World War I was a battle between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers.
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    Great Depression

    The Great Depression was a terrible time for the world. It was easily one of the worst downturns for the economy
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    Dust Bowl

    The Dust Bowl was a tough time when the ground was dry, and the wind was blowing very hard. It happened in the Southern Plains, and caused harmful things to happen.
  • The First Session of the Unicameral

    The First Session of the Unicameral

    A guy made it so there was one house instead of two so we could save money.
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    WWII

    World War II was a battle between the Nazis and the Allied Force. It all started by the Nazi's wanted to make a perfect race.
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    SAC

    A military base in the middle of the U.S. to have and advantage point.
  • Race Riots in Omaha

    Race Riots in Omaha

    African Americans were having riots in Omaha and it got bad in 1966 and resulted in a few deaths and multiple injuries.
  • UNL Students Protest the Vietnam War

    UNL Students Protest the Vietnam War

    Students protested against the draft because they thought there should have older people should get drafted instead of them.
  • '95 Nebraska Huskers

    '95 Nebraska Huskers

    This was arguably the best Nebraska team we have ever had. This was the year the Huskers beat Miami.