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Major Events in the 19th, 20th, & 21st Century
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Major Events of the 19th, 20th, & 21st Century.
Skydiver Jumps From the Edge of Space
21st Century
I chose this event because it was the first time in history that someone jumped from that high in the atmosphere. It was a step even closer to getting to know the universe around us.
Obama Elected President
21st Century
I chose this event because Barack Obama was the first African-American president to ever be elected in the United States.
Origin of Species is published
19th Century
I chose this event because it was the first thing that brought attention to evolution and natural selection. It proposed a completely new scientific idea and perception to the world.
Invention of Atomic Weapons
20th Century
I chose this event because it introduced a whole new concept of what warfare and threats could really mean for the whole world.
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Women Earn the Right to Vote
20th Century
I chose this event because it was the point in history where women earned more rights than they had ever had. It was an incredible turning point for women.
Civil War
19th Century
I chose this event because it was the first and only war that was America vs. America. Not only this, but it was a fight to end slavery. Slavery was ended as a result of this war.
9/11
21st Century
I chose this event because it was a tragic and horrible terrorist attack against America, where thousands of people were killed. It pretty much marked the beginning or the Iran and Afgani war.
The Holocaust
20th century
I chose this event because it was one of the biggest, most terrifying events to happen in history. Millions of lives were lost and the world learned what evil really was.
Chernobyl Disaster
Neil Armstrong lands on the Moon
20th Century
20th Century
I chose this event because it was the reason the U.S. won the space race. Not only that, but he was the first person to land on the moon. It was a huge leap for not only America, but the world.
I chose this event because it was the first time that deadly chemicals were accidentally released covering lots of land. People were killed, and lots of mutations occurred. It proved even more so that you had to be safe and careful with chemical plants.