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WWI
Known as the Great War at the time, this war was primarily fought in trenches dug by the soldiers in Europe. -
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Great Depression
PBS presentation on the Great DepressionIn 1929, there was a stock market crash that greatly affected that resulted in the loss of many American jobs. -
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Civil Rights
A series of activists in this movement participated in attempting to acquire true equality for whites and blacks in society. -
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Vietnam
The Americans got involved in this war to prevent the spread of communism to South Vietnam. -
First Man in Space (Yuri Gagarin, Russia)
This period known as the "Space Race" was a contentious time between Russia and America; unfortunately, Russia won. -
Watergate
President Nixon was trying to dig up information on his presidential opponent, then tried to cover up his illegal actions. -
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N.C.L.B mandate in schools
The N.C.L.B grant has led to an increase of teachers teaching to the test, as the assessments that are given directly affect the schools. -
World Trade Center Attacks
A group of terrorists from the Afghan al-Queda terrorist group flew four hi-jacked planes into various American buildings on the east coast.
