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Major events from the 20th century

By KyAnna Brand
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    WWI

    Austria declared war on Serbia and then different countries started picking sides. In 1919 a treaty was signed.
  • America enters WWI

    America enters WWI

    The US didn't have an interest in joining WWI. But after repeatedly warning Germany to leave them alone and them failing to comply they decided to enter going against Germany.
  • Race riots in Omaha

    Race riots in Omaha

    There were many riots Omaha because of race.
  • Race Riots in Omaha

    Race Riots in Omaha

    There were many riots about race in Omaha.
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment

    This law gave women the right to vote.
  • The creation of Kool-Ade

    The creation of Kool-Ade

    In 1927 the Perkins company made Kool-Ade which later changed to Kool-Aid
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    The Great Depression

    A time were the economy was so bad people had major depression.
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    The dust bowl

    This was a drought period during WWII.
  • First session of the Unicameral

    First session of the Unicameral

    The first session of the unicameral in NE.
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    WWII

    The Allies and Axis powers fought against each other.
  • America Enters WWII

    America Enters WWII

    After Japan bombed pearl harbor they decided to go against Japan in the war.
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    SAC is at the Offutt Air Force Base

    This was located in Omaha. Also the largest military base in Nebraska
  • UNL Students protest the Vietnam War

    UNL Students protest the Vietnam War

    The student riots started at first to protest for free speech on college campuses. Then when the US got more involved in the war they began to target there riots to the war.