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Panic of 1893
This panic caused the united states to go into depression, because of a railroad collapsing and causing many banks to go into bank failure. The railroad was created in an attempt to expand the economy. McNamara, Robert. “Timeline of Noteworthy Events of the 1890s.” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/timeline-from-1890-to-1900-1774042. -
Yukon Gold Rush
Their was gold found in Bonanza Creek, Yukon, Canada. With thousands that headed that way so they could have hoped in hitting the jackpot. As gold was very rich and rare to find winning area. Pearson, Steve. “1890 To 1899 Important News, Significant Events, Key Technology.” The People History, www.thepeoplehistory.com/1890to1899.html. -
Quadricycle
Henry Ford created the first gasoline-powered vehicle. In which he had built in a garage by his house, as well as named it Quadricycle because of its four wheels that are used to move it. “Ford Motor Company Incorporated.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ford-motor-company-incorporated. -
Francis Scott Fitzgeralds Birth
He was born in San Paul, Minnesota as legend, later becoming one of the greatest writers of America in the 20th century. He was born into and upper middle class family that catholic, which later helped develop his writing skills .
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US and Spanish War Declared
The war was declared shortly after the sinking of the Maine in Havana Harbor. The war later ended with the Treaty of Paris and with Spain losing controller their overseas empires. Pearson, Steve. “1890 To 1899 Important News, Significant Events, Key Technology.” The People History, www.thepeoplehistory.com/1890to1899.html. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
The United States forces and the Spanish forces had an unfair battle at San Juan Hill which resulted in the United States winning the battle. Which was led by Teddy Rosevelt and later led to a siege of Santiago in Cuba. Network, The Learning. “July 1, 1898 | The Battle of San Juan Hill.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 1 July 2011, learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/01/july-1-1898-the-battle-of-san-juan-hill/. -
Small Pox Epidemic
A small pox epidemic broke out in Kentucky . With hundreds of people stricken by this epidemic and a mortality rate of 20%, by this1900's new vaccines were created and developed to help prevent death from these epidemics. Pearson, Steve. “1900 To 1909 Important News, Significant Events, Key Technology.” The People History, www.thepeoplehistory.com/1900to1909.html. -
Ford Motor Company incorperated
The Ford motor company was discovered by Henry Ford and it wasn't until 1903 that it became a corporation when the papers were signed off in Detroit. This car company would later evolve even further into a well known corporation.
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Summer Olympics
The Olympic Games of 1904 were held in St. Louis, and lasted about four and a half months long. This competition brought upon many countries to compete for their best athletes and to show dominance upon one another. The 1904 Olympic Games was the first time to reward gold, silver, and bronze to those placing first, second and third place in the competition. “St Louis 1904.” International Olympic Committee, 15 Nov. 2017, www.olympic.org/st-louis-1904. -
Newman School
When Fitzgerald was 15 years old he was sent to Newman school, a Catholic preparatory school in New Jersey. He was encouraged to continue a career in writing by Father Sigourney Fay. “F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Dec. 2017, www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261. -
The Titanic
The Titanic Ship sunk in Newfoundland in the North Atlantic when it struck an iceberg, that damaged the ship really badly. There was 2,240 passengers and crew on the ship and 1,500 of them died during the first voyage. History.com Staff. “Titanic.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/titanic. -
Princeton University
He was enrolled into Princeton University where he began to explore his passion for writing and theater. There he would write short stories for one of their publications. He later dropped out to only return back.
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World War I started
The World War 1 consisted of international relationship conflicts, primarily between the Centra powers: Germany, Austria- H ungary, and the Allies: France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy and Japan. The war ended with defeat of the Central Powers, and caused a lot of deaths and slaughters on both sides. The war partially broke out due to the assassination of archduke Franz Ferdinand, by a Serbian nationalist. -
Fitzgerald joins the army
After losing hope in his academics and failing miserably Scoot Fitzgerald joined the army and became a licensed lieutenant. While he was in the army he was inspired to write a book called, " The Side of Paradise", because he believe he was going to die and it would be the last publication. F.Scott Fitzgerald Centenary, library.sc.edu/spcoll/fitzgerald/biography.html. -
Spanish Flu Pandemic
The flu affected as many as 500 millions, with about 20 million deaths worldwide, and was the deadliest in history. During this time, technology wasn't that evolved to help cure the sickness as their wasn't any drugs or vaccines. It was first spot at Europe, then it spread to Asia and before it was known Asia and world wide. History.com Staff. “Spanish Flu.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/1918-flu-pandemic. -
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon was established as a national park in Northern Arizona. The Canyon is is about 270 miles long and 80 miles wide and is now well known as about millions of people a year visit the natural historic park. History.com Staff. “Grand Canyon.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/grand-canyon. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty Of Versailles ended the World War I, with a negotiation between the allied powers and central power and exclusion of Germany with minimum inclusion in the treaty. The treaty was signed in Paris to make an agreement that no one would win because it was an armistice and they all kept slaughtering people. History.com Staff. “Treaty of Versailles.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/treaty-of-versailles. -
Publication of "The Side of Paradise"
This book made Francis Scott Fitzgerald Famous and set off his career in writing. As well as influenced Zelda his love to marry him and so they did. F.Scott Fitzgerald Centenary, library.sc.edu/spcoll/fitzgerald/biography.html. -
Fitzgerald Marries
Francis Scott Fitzgerald married Zelda Sayre in New York City after his publication of " The Side of Paradise". He had fell in love with Zelda when she was 18, and since then she has been his muse for his writing and publication. “F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Dec. 2017, www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261. -
Fitzgerald and Zelda had their only child
Frances Scott Fitzgerald is born and named after her father. She was born in St. Paul after both Zelda and Fitzgerald returned after their trip to France during her pregnancy. She took on part of her fathers role in writing as she became a journalist. F.Scott Fitzgerald Centenary, library.sc.edu/spcoll/fitzgerald/biography.html. -
The Beautiful and Damned
The book was published in 1922 and about an artist, and was widely disliked. With many bad critics about it, that decreased his credit in writing. History.com Staff. “F. Scott Fitzgerald.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/f-scott-fitzgerald. -
"The Great Gatsby"
Scott Fitzgerald had his most famous known book, "The Great Gatsby", published in 1925. He had began writing it in 1923 and through the adventures he had it had evolved. Most of his writing was about his relations with Zelda his ex-wife “Home.” FAMOUS AUTHORS, www.famousauthors.org/f-scott-fitzgerald. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression began when the stock markets crashed in New York. Which caused sudden change in many peoples life, as their markets crashed, a lot of money and wealth was lost as well. Since investments dropped their became to be many unemployments and people losing hope in life.
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Dust Bowl
The Dust Storm was economic disaster that hit the Southern Plains region of the United States, with chaotic storms. The Dust Bowl was due to a massive drought, agriculture, weather, and Federal Land Policies. Due to high winds and choking dust, many people and crops got killed and homes destroyed which lead to migration to the north. History.com Staff. “Dust Bowl.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/dust-bowl. -
Francis Scott Fitzgerald dies
Scott dies of a heart attack at age 44, at Sheilah Graham's apartment, in Hollywood, LA. He died as a legend to us but he believed himself to be a disappointment and failure. He had died alone in obscurity. Although now his work is widely known and admired.
University of South Carolina Libraries, library.sc.edu/spcoll/fitzgerald/chronology.html.
