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Civil War
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Income Tax
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, -
The Telegraph
The telegraph spanned all over the country and eleminated the Pony Express. -
Paper Money
The Department of Treasury issued paper money to finance the Civil War and to make up for the shortage of coins. -
Pacific Railway Act
This linked the east and west together, emplyed thousands, and improved commercial oppurtunities and quicker routes to markets for farm products. -
Airplanes
The Wright Brothers made the first powered airplane flight in Kitty Hawk, NC. -
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World War I
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Stock Market Crash of 1929
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. -
Kodachrome Film
New era for color photography. The way this film was made is still how colored film today is made. -
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World War II
It was the most widespread war in history and involved more than 30 countries and 100 million people. -
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Korean War
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Disneyland Opened
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Vietnam War
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Mobile Phones
The first mobile phone call was made. -
Computers
The first computers for consumers to buy were created. -
Digital Cameras
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. -
First Laptop Invented
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9/11
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Iphone
The first Iphone is released by Apple. It was initially priced at $599 for 8GB model. -
Google Glass Invented
It displays information in a smartphone like format with a hands free approach.
