Significant Events in U.S in 1900-2000

By bbrinkley15

  • 1900 Galveston Hurricane

    This hurricane was a category 4 hurricane

  • Wright Brother at Kitty Hawk

    Wright Brother at Kitty Hawk
    This was the first controlled flight.

  • San Francisco earthquake

    San Francisco earthquake
    This earthquake leaves about 500 dead and it destroyed about 4 square miles of the city.

  • U.S enters World War 1

    U.S enters World War 1
    U.S entered the war because of the sinking of U.S merchant ships.

  • The Great Depression

    The Great Depression
    The stock market crashes which added to the downfall of the great depression.

  • World War 2

    World War 2
    The U.S enters World War two after Japan attacks Hawaii.

  • United Nations

    United Nations
    This act was to form peace between the nations

  • Civil Rights Act

    President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act

  • The 26th Amendment

    The 26th Amendment was ratified lowering the voting age from21 to 18.

  • Bombing in Oklahoma city

    Bombing in Oklahoma city
    This was a bombing in the federal office at Oklahoma City killing about 168 individuals.