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World War I
Centered in Europe, this war involved all major countries in the world, and afterward spurred the revolutions within many countries. -
NCSS is Founded
Organization to promote the teaching of Social Studies created -
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Great Depression
Worldwide the longest, most widespread and biggest depression in the 1900s. -
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World War II
This was the deadliest war in human history. -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese surprise attacked American ships anchored near Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, killing 3,500 men. Pearl Harbor Website -
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Korean War
War between North Korea and South Korea (and the United Nations) -
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Civil Rights
Movement to ensure the rights of various minority groups would be protected. -
First Satellite Launched (Sputnik, Russia)
Sputnik was a 23 inch metal ball with 4 radio antennae, launched into orbit in the upper atmosphere. -
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Vietnam
North Vietnam and communist countries including China fought against the U.S. and other anti-communist countries. -
First Man in Space (Yuri Gagarin, Russia)
As the first man in space, he was awarded many titles and awards, including "Hero of the Soviet Union." -
First Man on Moon (Neil Armstrong, USA)
He thought of the line "One small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind" after landing on the moon. -
Watergate
President Nixon impeached and resigns. -
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N.C.L.B. mandate in schools
Congressional act under President Bush to try to close the achievement gap by accountablilty of schools. -
World Trade Center Attacks
Terrorists hijacked airline jets and crashed them into the World Trade Center twin towers and the Pentagon
