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The first income tax was imposed at 3% for all incomes over $8,000 and up to 10% for incomes over $100,000 to help the war effort,
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The telegraph spanned all over the country and eleminated the Pony Express.
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The Department of Treasury issued paper money to finance the Civil War and to make up for the shortage of coins.
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This linked the east and west together, emplyed thousands, and improved commercial oppurtunities and quicker routes to markets for farm products.
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The Wright Brothers made the first powered airplane flight in Kitty Hawk, NC.
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The Stock Market Crash of 1929 was the most devastating stock market crash in the history of the United States. It signalled the beginning of the 10 year Great Depression.
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New era for color photography. The way this film was made is still how colored film today is made.
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It was the most widespread war in history and involved more than 30 countries and 100 million people.
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The first mobile phone call was made.
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The first computers for consumers to buy were created.
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Steven Sasson invented the first electronic camera with Kodak. It was mainly used by the military, then the media and news, and then in the 90's by consumers.
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It cost $1795
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The first Iphone is released by Apple. It was initially priced at $599 for 8GB model.
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It displays information in a smartphone like format with a hands free approach.
