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This was the first english settlement in america. On the journey over to the U.S alot of people died
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The United states admitted Missouri as a state in the union that prohibits slavery.
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abraham lincoln was elected. he eventually freed the slaves.
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War between spain and america because of american intervention in the cuban war of independence
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This policy gave all nations equal trading rights in china, called for fair competition.
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Rebellion bt chinese boxers to remove all foreign influence.
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Withdrawal of United States troops remaining in Cuba at the end of the Spanish-American War
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This was an addition to the monroe doctrine. Said u.s. would use force to protect its interest in latin america
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20 year period where african americans migrated from the rural south to northern cities.
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Panama gave the rights of the canal to the U.S. under the presidency of Roosevelt. Finished the canal in 1914.
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The first fighting erupted in europe. U.S remained nuetral for three years before entering the war in 1917
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U.S enters the war for a few reasons. first was german submarine warfare on u.s ships, also the zimmerman telegram
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Presented by president Wilson. It was a peace plan for the united states with the goal to eliminate war causes.
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This was the amendment thaanned the use of alcohol. Many broke the law and the amendment didn't last long.
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Treaty for the punishment of germany for the holocaust. some of Germanys consequences were they had to pay reperations and couldn't have an army.
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This was an explosion of african american intelectual and cultural life. Langston Hughes was a very good and famous african american poet.
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Teacher from tenessee was tried for teaching the theory of evolution. this trial sparked a national debate over evolution.
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uneasy peace after WWII because of the rivalry between U.S. and soviet union.
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the soviets blockaded west berlin so the U.S flew in supplies.
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This was the huge U.S financial aid package to help rebuild europes economy.
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Francis Gary Powers was shot down trying to spy on soviets.
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This war divided korea into north and south. North being communtist, south being democratic.
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His plan "massive retaliation" stated u.s. would use an all out nuclear attack on soviets if they tried to attack.
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U.S citezens that gave nuclear weopon secrets to soviets
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The first thing launched into space by soviets.
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"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."
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barrier between east and west berlin.
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JFK demanded removal of nuclear missiles in cuba.
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JFK was shot while riding in his convertible in dallas texas.
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Formed a government that wasnt too strong like england's central government.
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Alliance of the U.S. and western european countries. Wanted to prevent soviet invasion of west europe.
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Alliance between soviets and east european countries.
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The leader of this takeover was Mao Zedong. This increased fear in u.s. because of the fear of communist world domination
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Spain lost control of cuba and puerto rico
