Timeline: Social Studies | Timetoast

Period: Jan 18, 1914 to Jan 18, 1918

World War 1

THe "Great War" was centralized in Europe.
Jan 18, 1921

NCSS is founded

The council devoted to only social studies was founded.
Period: Jan 18, 1929 to Jan 18, 1932

The Great Depression

The time when money had little to no value and most people went without what they needed.
Period: Jan 18, 1939 to Jan 18, 1945

World War 2

One of the largest wars, involving over 30 countries.
Dec 7, 1941

Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor VideoShips were attacked in Hawaii, started the US in the World War.
Period: Jan 18, 1950 to Jan 18, 1953

The Korean War

A war between north and south Korea.
Jan 18, 1951

First Man in Space

The Soviets were the first in space during the space race
Period: Jan 18, 1955 to Jan 18, 1958

The Civil Rights

The movement that started to gain equality for all races.
Jan 18, 1957

First Satellite launched

Russia was the first to send a satellite that orbited around the world.
Period: Jan 18, 1960 to Jan 18, 1973

Vietnam

Used to fight communism.
Jan 18, 1969

First man on the moon

The United States, in the space race, put the first flag on the moon sending men to walk on the moon.
Jan 18, 1974

Watergate

The scandal that rocked the whitehouse. The president was found tapping peoples phones.
Period: Jan 18, 2000 to Jan 18, 2014

NLCB Mandate in schools
Sep 11, 2001

World Trade Center Attacks

The two world trade centers were attacked, many people died and were injured.