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The 19th Amendment gave women the vote, changing politics and giving women a stronger voice.
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The 18th Amendment banned alcohol, leading to illegal drinking spots called speakeasies and an increase in organized crime.
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Franklin Roosevelt launched programs like Social Security and the Works Progress Administration.
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After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, the U.S joined the Allies. The war reshaped the global order and boosted industry at home.
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The U.S. and the Soviet Union became global rivals, influencing foreign policy for decades
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Marches, sit-ins, and activism challenged racial inequities.
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The Supreme Court ruled school segregation unconstitutional, a key movement in the civil rights movement.
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The U.S fought to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. The war divided Americans and sparked widespread protests.
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Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon, a peak achievement of the space race and scientific innovation.
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Women fought for workplace equality, social freedoms, slowly changing laws, and societal attitudes.
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Computers became more affordable and widely used in homes and schools, changing how Americans worked, learned, and played.
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Reagan increased military spending and took a firm stance against the soviet union.
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Fifty-two Americans were held hostage in Iran for over a year, highlighting vulnerabilities in U.S foreign policy.
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The U.S. led a coalition to liberate Kuwait from Iraq, demonstrating modern military technology and international cooperation.
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Became the first black president, promising change during the financial crisis.