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13th Amendment Ratified
Officially bands slavery in America. Causes a whole new world of problems. Test to see if American grit will win again and bring back together a divided nation. -
Transcontinental Railroad Completed
The East and the West are finally connected. Opening up new markets and trading. The idea of manifest destiny is growing. Everyone wants to go west. It's the American dream! -
Ellis Island
Ellis Island in New York starts accepting immigrants. One of the largest ports of entry in the country. Creates a sense of nativism in the people. America is a melting pot of all cultures and ethnicities. America was considered a land of limitless opportunity and a fresh start. -
"Women's Rights" New Zealand
New Zealand is the first country to grant women the right to vote. Women in America calling for similar results. Leads to all sorts of women movements. Shows the perseverance of all Americans. All Americans want equal rights no matter what gender or race they are. -
Wright Brothers First Flight
The Wright Brothers complete their first controlled flight. Paving the way for new inventions and innovations for the future. The Wright brothers showed the true American Dream by acting on an idea they had and full filling a dream. -
Ford's Model T
The most sold car of the time. Ford uses the assembly line for production. The first time ever products are able to be mass produced efficiently. Ford capitalized on an opportunity he saw trying to better himself and the people around him. He saw America as a land of opportunity. -
United States enters WWI
The US enters world war one on the side of the allies. This war makes American unite and will be the first real international conflict. The country joined together to support the war effort. The citizens were not divided over meager issues. Everyone was an American during the war. -
WWI Ended
WWI is ended. A cease-fire is reached ending the international conflict. The allies come out as the winners and America has survived its first international conflict as its own country. America is still standing strong as a country. The American people are prouder now more than ever. They proved themselves on a global level. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment is passed. Granting women the right to vote. Everyone in America now has the right to vote. The American Dream persevered through trials and finally succeed. Showing that America's spirit does not give up.
