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Battle of the Wounded Knee
The final battle between the U.S and Indians. The defeat of the Indians gave the U.S more control over that land.
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Music Hall
A music hall is called Carnegie Hall is opened in New York. This would impact the music world as the first to preform was Tchaikovsky. Cite: americasbesthistroy.com -
Stock Market Crash
The New York Stock Market crashed and put the United States into a four year depression during Fitzgerald's childhood -
First Motion Picture
Thomas Edison's first kinetoscope motion picture makes its debut. This was a seven year process.
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First Olympics
The world comes together for the first time in Athens Greece for the Olympic games. Cite: americasbesthistory.com -
Oklahoma Strikes it Rich!
Oil is found on Indian land causing people to rush and settle there. This was a major step in economical development. Cite: americasbesthistory.com -
Gold Rush on my Birthday. (There will be creative titles)
Gold is found in Seattle WA causing people to try and score it rich. The good part only lasted for 8 days though. Cite: americasbesthistory.com. -
Texas Hurricane
One of the strongest hurricanes recorded at 135 mph killing 8000 people. Cite: americasbesthistory.com -
Major Oil Find
Oil is found in mass amounts in Spindletop Texas. This would obviously lead to the U.S becoming richer. Cite: americasbesthistory.com -
Trip to the Movies
First movie theater open in LA California called "Electric Theatre". Advances in technology. Cite: americasbesthistory.com -
"Wright" Flight Path (Get it?)
The Wright brothers perfect the first flying vehicle which would set the standard for flight. The plane would revive a patent 3 years later. -
President Succesor
Teddy Rossevelt becomes president after the death of William McKinley. Like most pesidents, he had two terms. Cite: americasbesthistory.com. -
Birth of Sin City
The city of Las Vegas is formed. Slowly earing it's "flight capital" nickname. Cite: americasbesthistory.com -
San Fran Shakes Up
The two destructive earthquakes hit San Francisco, California. After the shocks, the quakes caused 478 deaths and millions of dollars in damages. Cite: americasbesthistory.com -
Human Flight
The first passenger plane is made by one half of the Wright brothers. This plane known as the Model T made its first flight in Detroit Mi. Cite: americasbesthistory.com -
Assemble the Lines
The assembly line is introduced for the production of automobiles. The process reduced production time. Cite : americasbesthistory.com -
Neutral Nemesis
Despite world war 1 was starting, President Wilson said the U.S would remain neutral. Not wanting to get involved with other countries. Cite -
Coast Guard
A new branch of military is established in the U.S coast guard. Another defence use for America. Cite : americasbesthistory.com -
U.S Enters the Fray
An American ship called The Lusitania is sunk by German U-boat. This could get the U.S involved in WW1. Cite: americasbesthistory.com -
WAR
After some thought, President Wilson declares war on Germany. The U.S sided with the allies and entered World War 1 -
Banned Drinks
Alcoholic beverages become illegal in the U.S. This was the probation era where people snuck drinks around. -
Enfermedades Espanol
The Spanish Flu travels the globe, killing of anyone it infected. This included five hundred fourth eight thousand Americans. Cite : americasbesthistory.com -
Treaty with Tension
The Treaty of Versailles is signed and World War one comes to an end. There is peace but also tension. Cite : americasbesthistory.com -
Jazzy
The Jazz age begins with the genre becoming popular. It also has some influence on "The Great Gatsby". Cite: americasbesthistory.com -
Women Votes
The 19th amendment is established, giving women the right to vote. That's pretty much it though. Cite : americasbesthistory.com
