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Black Gold
Edwin L. Drake was the first to use a steam engine to drill oil near Titusville, Pa. -
U.S aquires Alaska
S.o.S William Seward bought Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million dollars. In 1959, Alaska became a state. -
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Industrialization
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Railroad Time
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WWI
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Roaring 20's
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Farmers Need A Lift
Farmers used to grow lots of crops for the soldiers at war by usig loans, but when the war ended, the governmant no longer needed to buy crops, cause the farmers to lose income($10 billion to $4 billion). The banks then repossesed the homes and belongings. -
Bank And Business Failures
Starting in 1929, many banks began to shut down because everyone withdrew all the there money, but the banks lacked the money due to the farmers loan not being paid. By 1932, 90,000 banks closed. -
Stock Market Crash
When stock stats declinded, many investors sold there stocks, causing the stock market to drop instantly. Then many investors took all the money out of the bank. -
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The Great Depression
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The Nazis Take Over Germany
The National Socalist German Workers' Party(Nazi Party) made Hitler leader of the political group. By 1932, the german citizens turned to Hitler as the majority were unemployed. In January of 1933, Hitler became the Chancellor of Germany. and set forth his plans stated in Mein Kampf. -
Kristallnacht
Known as "Night of Broken Glass" is when German troops attacked Jewish home, businesses, and synagogues around Germany. Around 100 jews died, many more injured, and 30,000 Jews arrested for no reason. -
The German Offense Begins
After receiving Sudentenland through the Munich Agreement, Hitler invaded and took over all of Czechoslovakia. He stated "Czechoslovakia has ceased to exist" -
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WW2
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The Final Stage
In early 1940's, Hitler started the "The Final Stage", which is the extermination of all jews. They made 6 death camps to gas or burn any remaining Jews, homosexuals, or any race or non-aryans. The chambers themselves killed 12,000 a day.