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Slavery
Slavery affected families because when slavery was a thing families when split up and torn apart. In today's world families are still affected by this because of the history -
Industrial Revolution
The industrial Revolution was a family changing event because during this time people started machinery, mass production, and there were improvements in transportation. This improved home life because families didn't have to do everything by hand. -
The Holocaust
During the Holocaust 6 million European Jews, gypsies, and homosexuals were murdered. This destroyed families because many were split up and even whole families were killed off. Even in today's world families are impacted by the history of this event. -
World War II
This war affected many families. More than 292,000 American servicemen were killed in action with cost exceeding $350 billion. Many families were devastated and depressed after the war from losing so many family members. -
911
Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 911 attack. This attack lead many families in the devastation and depression. This changed families because many children lost parents and had to grow up with out a father or a mother. Men and women also lost spouses.
