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World War I
War between Allied and Central powers. Central included Germany, Austria, Hungary and Turkey. Allied include Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the US. Allied won. -
America enters WWI
America enters the Allied powers in 1917. This was because Germans were sinking their ships and they also didn't agree with what they were doing. -
Spanish flu pandemic
This flu killed 21 million people. It was harder to treat because they didn't have the same technology as today. 675,000 US citizens died. -
Race riots in Omaha
Resulted in Will Brown killed by 2 white rioters. There was attempted hanging of Mayor Smith. Public rampage by thousands of white rioters. -
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The Great Depression
The worst economical downfall in the world. Began with the stock market crashing. In 1933 unemployment was about 25%. -
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The Dust Bowl
Dust storms in the southern plains of the US. Killed crops and animals. People were forced out of their homes. -
Nuclear weapons discovered
Discovered in a lab by physicists in Berlin, Germany. Made by splitting a uranium atom. -
The first session of the Unicameral
Ran for 98 days, passed 214 bills, and cost $103,445. This first sessions was 2 years after the last bicameral session. -
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World War II
Started with Germany invading Poland. It was allied vs axis powers. Axis included German, Italy, Japan. Allied included US, GB, and Soviet Union -
America enters WW2
Japanese attack pearl harbor causing America to enter WW2. America declared war on Imperial Japan. -
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SAC is at Offutt Air Force Base
This was in order to protect itself and its allies from communism. SAC was responsible for this base at this time. -
UNL Students protest the Vietnam War
Students were against the mandatory draft. They didn't support the war.