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Civil Service Act
The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act which created positions with the government should be given for the merit other than political affiliation. It also made it illegal to fire or demote government officials for political reasons and prohibited soliciting campaign donations on federal government property. -
16th Amendment
The 16th amendment to the united states constitution allowed the congress to levy income tax without apportioning it among the states. This amendment allowed income taxes from the constitutional requirements regarding direct taxes on rents and interest. This amendment was established February 3, 1913. -
Wilsons 14 points
Wilsons fourteen points
Was a statement of principles for world peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War 1. This outline was used for world peace and war aims to the united states congress by president woodrow wilson. Woodrow Wilson declared fourteen points with regarded world peace and freedom. -
Flappers
Flappers in the 20’s were usually young western woman who wore short skirts, bobbed short hair, and also listened to jazz. These women usually were rebellious and went against the modern look that many women gave off. Many of these women were seen rebellious because or drinking and their casual sex manner -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack on the United States naval base in the territory of Hawaii. This attack caused the United States to join WW2. Japan intended to prevent the United state military actions to fleet Southeast Asia. -
Berlin Aircraft
At the end of world war 2 the US,British,and soviet military forces divided and occupied Germany. They also divided Berlin and was located and the soviets controlled that area. -
9/11
9/11 was a very tragic event in history that impact my life today. This event was a terrorist act by the Islamic group Al-Qaeda. This event happened Tuesday, September 11th. This mostly impacted the US on security on planes. Many of citizens of the United States were killed and injured. The World Trade Center was attacked by planes. The target was World Trade Center, the pentagon, and the White House. Almost 3000 people were killed 2,996 were victims and 19 hijackers and injuries 6,000+.
