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WWI
World War I was the fifth-deadliest conflict in world history. It paved the way for major political changes, including revolutions in many of the nations involved. -
NCSS is Founded
The National Council for Social Studies serves as an umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, and college teachers of history, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related education. -
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Great Depression
In the decade before World War II there was a worldwide depression. It was put into motion by the stockmarket crash in October of 1929. -
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WWII
World War II was the most widespread war in history, with over 100 million people (from 30 different countries) serving in military units. Most of the countries were considered to be part of "The Allies" or "The Axis." -
Pearl Harbor
The attack by Japan on on the US Naval Base Pearl Harbor brought the USA into World War II. -
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Korean War
The US Aided South Korean forces in invading North Korea due to their communist government. -
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Civil Rights Movement
This was the time devoted by many to the helping of citizens of all races and ethnicities to have equal rights and priviledges. -
First Satellite Launched (Sputnik, Russia)
"Sputnik" became the first Earth satellite launched into space. This event sparked the "Space Race" of many countries competing to be the first to get humans into outerspace. -
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Vietnam War
The war between North Vietnam (supported by China and other communist allies) and South Vietnam supported by the US and other anti-communism countires. -
First Man In Space (Yuri Gagarian, Russia)
Yuri Gagarin was the first human to venture int out space. He became an international celebrity. -
First Man on the Moon (Niel Armstrong, USA)
Niel Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon and was awarded the "Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. -
Watergate
The Watergate scandal occurred as a result of the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., and the Nixon administration's attempted cover-up of its involvement. It resulted in the incarsuration of dozens of top presidental administration as well as the resignation of the current president, Richard Nixon. -
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NCLB Mandate in Schools
The "No Child Left Behind Act" requres states to develop assessments in various different areas of education. In order to recieve federal funding, schools must meet the standards set by the government. -
World Trade Center Attacks
9/11 Memorial Website A series of terrorist attacks launched by al-Quaeda upon the US World Trade Center towers.
