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Beginning of the Russian Revolution
Russia was in turmoil during the final phase of WW1. Russia backed out of the war because off political unrest. Czar Nicholas was overthrown, and the countrry turned to communism. There were massive strikes over the food shortage. Women go on strike. This is important because it left Russia unstable during this time period.
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Selective Service Act
Passed during WW1, the Selective Service Act gave the government power to draft men to the war. It required men ages 21-30 to be drafted to the war, whether it was a combat role or not. This is significant because most of the men in the war were drafted because of this act. It also allowed the US possibly win because we had a large army.
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18th Admendment Passed
The 18th Admendment banned the manufacturing, selling, and transportation of alcohol. This was part of prohibition, a long struggle to ban the consumption of alcohol that was not supported by urban city livers. This created speakeasies and the industry of bootlegging, which made crime worse. This admendment was significant because it changed how people would illegally get alcohol and made some people rich, such as Al Capone. This admendment was reversed by the 13th admendment.
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The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was a document between the Allies and Germans to end WW1. It was supported by Woodrow Wilson. Since the Treaty of Versailles blamed Germany for the war, much German land was given to the Allies, and the Germans had to cough up some money to the Allies to "apoligize". This made the Germans mad and is beleived to set up WW2 because the people of Germany turned to leaders such as Hitler.
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Sacco and Vanzetti Trial
Arrested in 1920, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were charged with robbing a shoe factory. Since they were Italian anarchists, people were suspicious of them, although the evidence was very weak. This was an example of xenophobia, the fear and hatred of foreigners. People were racist in the 1920's, but some groups such as the American Civil Liberties Unions fought for justice for Sacco and Vanzetti.
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Equal Rights Admendment
The equal rights admendment was an admendment that was supposed to give equal rights to women and men. It was proposed by the National Women's Party, which was led by Alice Paul. In the 1920s womens rights were becoming a bigger deal. They worked better jobs, got voting rights, fought for equal rights, and became more independent. Women's culture was becoming tougher.
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The Great Gatsby
Published on April 10, 1925, The Great Gatsby was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Gatsby, the main character, was part of a lost gereration. He had money but didn't know what to do with it. He didn't quite fit in. This is significant because it represented the prosperity of the Roaring 20s, the bootlegging of alcohol, and the unhappy rich people.
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West End Blues
Written by Louis Armstrong, The West End Blues was a jazz song by which Louis Armstrong became popular. It included the trumpet and the piano. This song was part of the Jazz Age, a period of time when jazz was extremely popular. It is significant because it was one of the major songs released during the Jazz Age.
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Black Tuesday
Black Tuesday was a day when Wall Street dropped 13%. It is now known as Black Tuesday. This is significant because it started the Great Depression. It is often known as the worst economic day in history.
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Hitler is Appointed Chancellor
After working his way up the political system, Hitler is appointed the chancellor of Germany. He pretended to be the best leader around, but he was crude and brainwashing. This is significant because he was the one who ordered for the Holocaust, caused WWII, and pratically scared the whole world with his power. His aggressiveness to rule the world backfired, caused Germany to be in turmoil after the war. -
Black Sunday
The Great Plains was known as the Dust Bowl because the land was sandy and not fertile because of droughts and abusive farming techniques. On Black Sunday, a massive dust storm occured in whcih winds reached up to 60 MPH; it was so bad no one could see their hand in front of their face. This was one of the many storms in the Dust Bowl. The Dust Bowl was significant because people lost their homes because they couldn't grow crops to pay off debt; therefore, banks failed.
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Social Security Act
The Social Security Act was Passed by FDR as part of the Second New Deal. It gave money to retired citizens over 65 with tax money. It also created unemployment insurance and gave benefits to famailies without a male worker. The New Deal was created to recover the economy after the Great Depression. This is significant because this act it is long lasting and still stands today in our government.
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Akron Rubber Strike
In Akron, Ohio, Goodyear workers planned to protest a new plan to cut wages and make hours longer. They formed the United Rubber Workers union and did a sit down strike where the workers stay at their workplace but don't work to prevent scabs from coming in. It was a fight between the hardworking and abused employees versus the rich and powerful companee owners. These strikes became a big part of culture because the country realized sit down strikes were more effective, so they grew.
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Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was a Japanese-led attack on a Hawaiin harbor. Kamikazees and other destructional strategies managed to either sink or damage all of the US battleships there. 2,000 Americans and 8 battleships were lost in the attack. It is significant because the US declared war on Japan 1 day leter. This broke our neutrality rule and got us involved in WWII.
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Lincoln High Scrap Metal Drive
The Lincoln Scrap Drive was e scrap drinve during the time of WWII. Scrap drives were when people were asked to turn over to the government items that would prove to be useful in the war effort. It was America's first full-scale scrap metal drive. Scrap drives gave recources to the military to make bombs and airplanes without having to pay big money for them. Most Americans were happy to help because of the fear that the US might not win WWII. This kept us out of extreme debt during WWII. -
Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project was when the US created the first atomic bombs, Little Boy and Fat Man. The goal of the project was to create an atomic bomb before Germany and to make "peace" with Japan. It took place in Oakridge, Tennessee. The bombs that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki were created from this project. Little Boy and Fat Man are also believed to cause Japan to surrender from WW2.
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Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima was a battle in the Pacific during WW2. 5900 Americans died from this battle. Tunnels were used to take shelter from enemies. This was important because it was one of the first American attacks on the Japanese homeland. The American flag was also raised here. There are statues honoring this moment in history. The picture is shown above.
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Potsdam Conference
The Potsdam Conference was when Stalin, Churchill, and Truman met to talk about post-war decisions in Europe. They also talked about what they would do with Japan. The main dicision was when thy decided to disarm Germany. They broke Germany into peices; each peice went to an Ally. This is important because it split Berlin in half. One half was communist and the other was free.
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Iron Curtain Speech
The Iron Curtain is a term used by Churchill, the British leader, to describe how Europe was split into a communist side and a democrat side during the Cold War. There were also fences and border splitting Europe in half. The Cold War wasn't fought with battles; it was fought with spies trying to interfere with the other side of Europe. Leaders tried to attract people to their side across the Iron Curtain claiming it was better and bi-polarizing people.
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Battle of Inchon
The Korean War was a war between North and South Korea. It started when there were political issues over the way Korea should be run; the North wanted communism, the South wanted democracy.
The Battle of Inchon was when MacArthur led Allied troops around the penninsula and got closer to the North. The strategy was to split Norht Korea's troops up, so they wouldn't be as powerful. This is significant because it was the turn of the Korean war in favor of the Allies.
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