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The Panic of 1893 was a severe economic depression that began in the United States. It started with banks in the interior of the country but then rapidly spread.
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A family found gold near a river in Canada's territory. This caused one of the biggest uproars resulting in the Klondike Goldrush.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896 marking the start of his life.
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The Boxer Rebellion of 1900 is an uprising in China that is against foreigners. It is remembered as one of the most violent anti foreigner uprisings.
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Fitzgerald's first poem, "The Mystery of the Raymond Mortgage," is published in a school newspaper.
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World War 1 begins on July 28, 1914 marking one of the biggest global conflicts including some of the big powers at the time.
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Fitzgerald joins the war in 1917 as America joins the war at the same time. Fitzgerald only was stationed a camp at Montgomery, Alabama.
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The end to the first world war came as Germany signed a treaty with the allies. -
Prohibition begins in the United States, banning the sale and production of alcoholic beverages.
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Fitzgerald publishes his first novel called this side of paradise which mainly consists of his life through Princeton and more.
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Fitzgerald meets Zelda Sayre, the woman who would become his wife, while stationed at Camp Sheridan in Alabama.
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Fitzgerald's novel, "The Beautiful and Damned," is published, exploring themes of love, excess, and disillusionment.
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Richard G. Drew invents masking tape and clear adhesive tape. It was originally made for painters in 1923, but not official.
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Fitzgerald publishes his most popular book, "The Great Gatsby" which depicts the lives of the wealthy people during the time.
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The Great Depression begins in the United States, leading to widespread economic hardship.
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Fitzgerald's wife, Zelda, suffers a mental breakdown and is admitted to many clinics, marking the beginning of a long period of mental health struggles for her.
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Fitzgerald's novel, "Tender Is the Night," is published, exploring the lives of expatriates in Europe and their disintegration.
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Fitzgerald's collection of short stories, "The Crack-Up," is published, reflecting on his own struggles with alcoholism, depression, and the changing times.
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World War II begins in Europe with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany on September 1, leading to a global conflict that would last for six years.
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Fitzgerald's novel, "The Last Tycoon," is published posthumously on September 27, depicting the glamour and corruption of Hollywood during the 1930s.
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Fitzgerald passes away on December 21 at the age of 44 due to a heart attack, leaving behind a legacy of iconic literature.
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The United States enters World War II on December 7 after the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan, becoming a major player in the global conflict.
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World War II ends with the surrender of Germany on May 7 and Japan on August 15, marking a significant global shift in politics and society.
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The Cold War intensifies with the Soviet Union's successful test of an atomic bomb, heightening tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union and shaping global politics for decades to come.
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"The Great Gatsby" gains renewed popularity after its inclusion in the Armed Services Editions, which were distributed to American soldiers during World War II, bringing Fitzgerald's work to a wider audience.
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