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World War I
World War One was centered in Europe. It was originally known as the "European War." -
NCSS is founded
This council works to strengthen and support educators in the field of social studies. -
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Great Depression
This was a period of history following World War Two that showed us how far our economy could decline. -
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World War Two
A global war involving a majority of the nations of the world. -
Pearl Harbor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKBNBADbXCY' >Pearl Harbor </a> The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese brought the U.S. into World War Two. -
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Korean War
A war between North and South Korea. -
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Civil Rights
The civil rights movement guarenteed equal protection for all people under the law. -
First Satellite Launched (Sputnik, Russia)
The world's first artificial satillite was launched by the Soviet Union. -
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Vietnam
This war was also known as the American War. It was supported by the United States and other anti-communist countries. -
First Man in Space (Yuri Gagarin, Russia)
Yuri Gagarin was the first person to orbit the earth in 1961. -
First Man on Moon (Neil Armstrong, USA)
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Watergate
A scandal that occured as a result of a break in at the Democratic National Committee Headquarters. -
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N.C.L.B. mandate in schools
A standards-based education reform. -
World Trade Center Attacks Sept. 11, 2001
Attackers in the 9-11 terrorist attacks were from the middle east.
