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WW1
Most of WW1 was fought in trenches. -
NCSS Founded
NCSS is a foundation designated towards social studies. -
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Great Depression
The Great Depression was a time of severe hardship for most Americans. Many were unemployed and the government attempted to relieve its effects by creating jobs and organizations. -
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WWII
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Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Info WebsiteJapanese Kamakasi bombers attacked the bay of Pearl Harbor. They believed dying for this cause was a great honor. -
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Korean War
My grandpa fought in the Korean War. -
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Civil Rights
A main instigator of the civil rights movement was Martin Luther King. -
First Satellite Launched (Sputnik)
Russia launched the first sattelite and beat the US to it! -
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Vietnam
Many Americans disagreed with the Vietnam War and didn't think the U.S. should be involved in it. -
First Man in Space
Russia sent the first man into space, another major feat for their country. -
First Man on the Moon (Neil Armstrong)
Neil Armstrong landed on the moon with two other men, for the Apollo 11 mission. He recently died a couple years ago. -
Watergate
There was a scandal during this time dealing with the President. -
NCLB Mandate in Schools
NCLB was intended to raise the standards for schools in America and hold them accountable for improving education. -
World Trade Center Attacks
The World Trade Center Attacks instigated the war on terror during the Bush administration.
