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Civil War Begins
Shortly after the nations southern states seceded from the union, war began between the north and the south. -
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Important events
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Lincolns assassinated
Five days after Lee surrendered to grant at appomattox, Presdient lincoln was shot. -
Grover Cleveland is elected president
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Womens labor movement
Mary Harris jones supported the strike against child labor laws. -
World War I begins
the first world war begins in Europe. -
Women can vote!
19th amendment gives women the right to vote. -
Korean War
Korean war started when North Korea forces swept across the 38th parallel in surprise attack on south Korea. -
Miranda Rights are made
police must now, inform criminal suspects of their rights at the time of arrest. -
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor becomes first woman appointed to the supreme court. -
America has colored president
Barack Obama, whom previously served as the Illinois senator, is Americas first african american president. -
Tiffanie Tonstad Moved to Selby South Dakota
I moved from a city with 2 million people in it, to Selby south Dakota with 700 people in it! CULTURE SHOCK!!!
