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The Wright brothers were the first ones to create a flyable aircraft. The first flight lasted 12 seconds and traveled 123 feet. -
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This was a fire that caused the deaths of 146 workers. This disaster brought to light the terrible working conditions of these factories. -
The 16th amendment stated that the Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration. -
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The 17th Amendment established the direct election of United States senators in each state. -
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The Germans sunk an American Luxury ship named the Lusitania. -
The Germans declared the area around the British isles a war zone, meanings they would attack and sink all merchant ships that entered the area. After the sinking of the American Lusitania, President Wilson implemented restricted Submarine Warfare on Germany. This meant that they were no longer allowed to sink merchant ships unless they contained explosive material. -
President Woodrow Wilson presents a speech in front of Congress stating reasoning on why he is requesting to declare war against Germany. -
America declares war against Germany, because Germany resumes their unrestricted submarine warfare. -
The 18th Amendment banned the manufacture, sale and transport of alcoholic beverages. -
The 19th Amendment granted the Women the right to vote.