Mini Assignment #2

By Ianharmon2
  • Period: 1517 to 1517

    Protestant Reformation

    Strong work ethic becomes the foundation of American culture when

  • Europeans settle in Jamestown, Virginia

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    Central Park, New York

    Fredrick Law Olmsted designs Central Park in New York City
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    Yellowstone National Park

    First National Park Yellowstone, was established in 1872

  • Industrial Revolution in America

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    Boston Sand Garden

    First time volunteers and paid staff oversee children and their play in a recreation setting was called the Boston Sand Garden
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    Playground Movement

    Father of the playground movement Joseph Lee helped survey play opportunities available in Boston

  • World War I

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    National Park Service

    National Park Service is created in 1916

  • The Great Depression

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    New Deal

    Millions are employed through the New Deal, build thousands of recreation facilities
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    Boston Commons

    1st Municipal park Boston Commons is developed

  • World War II

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    Therapeutic Recreation

    Therapeutic recreation is born as a distinct discipline following the major events of World War II
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    President's Council on Youth Fitness

    President's Council on Youth Fitness established an initiative promoted health and wellness for all ages by first introducing physical skill testing and awards in school and offering active lifestyles awards for all ages

  • The 1970's Recession

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    Era of Austerity and Fiscal Cutbacks

    Public recreation becomes less reliant on taxes and begins to take more of a market orientation or entrepreneurial approach
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    Pioneers of the Recreation Movement

    Jane Addams provided Hull House of Chicago where immigrants could assimilate to American society