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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
People were standing up for their beliefs. -
Yale College Founded
Built for increased education for more success. -
Sugar Act
Reduced taxes on sugar and mollasses allowing for people to save more money for things that they want to do. -
Boston Tea Party
Resistance against the Tea Act to reduce the tax on Tea to save money. -
Declaration of Independence
Established individual rights. -
Abolishing Slavery
People of color are now seen more as equals. -
Industrial Revolution
Set rights for working people. -
Civil War
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Women's Suffrage
Women are now seen as equals and can vote and have a say in government. -
World War I
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Assembly Line
Increased production and increased revenue. -
The Epic of America
Adams coined the term "American Dream" in his book The Epic of America. -
Social Security
Established Social Security for old age benefits. -
World War II
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MLK I Have A Dream
People want to be seen as equals and have the same rights -
Consumerism
Being able to purchase goods and services in great amounts, increasing desire and wanting things. -
Gulf War
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire
Became a popular and easy way to "Get rich quick". -
Obama Gets Elected
Obama elected promising change which is what the American people wanted. -
Once in a Lifetime by Moss Hart
Was a play about fame and hard work.