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World War I
Originally referred to as the World War or the Great War before the start of WW II. -
NCSS is Founded
The National Council for the Social Studies supports social studies education in the schools. -
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The Great Depression
Began in the US after the stock market crash on October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday. -
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World War II
World War II began on September 1, 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor VideoThis surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor led the U.S. to enter World War II. -
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The Korean War
South Korea was supported by the US. -
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African American Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Act of 1961 ended discrimination against race, color, religion, or national origin. -
First Satellite Launched
Also known as Sputnik 1, which was a Russian satellite. -
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Vietnam War
The US used helicopters very heavily in this war -
First Man in Space
Yuri Gagarin was the first man to enter space and orbit the earth. -
First Man on the Moon
Neil Armstrong landed on the moon and said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." -
Watergate Scandal
The watergate scandal led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Nehind Act was singed into Law by President George W. Bush in 2002. -
World Trade Center Attacks
Four airplanes crashed in the north and south trade center towers, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania intended for Washinton DC.
