Timeline Assignment

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  • World War I

    World War I

    WWI officially begins after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand causing a war between the Central Powers and the Allied Powers.
  • Influenza Pandemic

    Influenza Pandemic

    The most severe pandemic causing over 50 million deaths worldwide.
  • Texas Takes on the 19th Amendment

    Texas Takes on the 19th Amendment

    Governor William P. Hobby signed the bill allowing women to vote, becoming the first state in the United States to accept the 19th amendment.
  • Ma Ferguson Becomes First Woman Governor In Texas

    Ma Ferguson Becomes First Woman Governor In Texas

    Miriam Ferguson became the first elected woman governor in Texas, serving two terms.
  • Amelia Earheart Flys Across Atlantic

    Amelia Earheart Flys Across Atlantic

    Amelia Earheart becomes the first woman pilot to fly across the Atlantic
  • The "Star Spangled Banner" becomes National Anthem of the U.S.

    The "Star Spangled Banner" becomes National Anthem of the U.S.

    President Herbert Hoover signs a bill that makes the "Star Spangled Banner" the United States official National Anthem.
  • World War II

    World War II

    World War II begins after Hitler's invasion of Poland.
  • Attack on Pearl Harbor

    Attack on Pearl Harbor

    Japanese forces made a shocking attack on Pearl Harbor causing over 2,400 Americans to die.
  • United Nations is Formed

    United Nations is Formed

    The United Nations was formed with representatives of many countries wanting world peace.
  • The U.S. enters the Vietnam War

    The U.S. enters the Vietnam War

    President Johnson sends troops to fight in Vietnam.