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1913
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Helped regulate and stabilize banking in the US especially through $ crisis of WWI
1914
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Ext. Sherman Anti-Trust Act, allowed labor unions and agricultural organizations
1914
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A federal agency created in 1914. its purpose is to promote free and fair competition in interstate commerce; this includes preventing false and misleading advertising.
1914 - 1918
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Central Powers:
Germany and Austria-Hungary, later joined by Turkey and Bulgaria
Allied Powers:
Great Britain, Russia, and France, later joined by Italy, Japan and the United States
1915
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British boat torpedoed by U-boats. Angered US
1917
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German note to Mexico proposing alliance against US. Intercepted by US, causing some of them to want to enter the war
1918
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Fought by river in France
1918
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1919
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An association of nations to preserve peace and resolve international disputes proposed in Wilson's Fourteen Points.
1919
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Peace of Versailles
1919 - 1922
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World leaders agreed to limit construction of warships
1922 - 1943
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1924
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Established the Quota System:
Limited the number of immigrants each year. Formalized the exclusive definition of “whiteness” (Northern and Western Europeans seen as “ideal” material for American citizenship)
1924 - 1953
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in Russia
1928 - 1933
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Stalin's plans to build heavy industry, improve transportation, and increase farm output.
1928
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War is illegal
1929 - 1945
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The period of economic strife following the stock market crash on Black Tuesday.
1931
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Japan claimed provocation and attacked China, seizing this coveted province. This was the beginning of Japanese imperialism and Asian dominance. The League of Nations wanted to intervene but was hesitant because they couldn't rely on US support. Congress took an isolationist view and refused to get involved.
1933 - 1945
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1933 - 1935
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-Huge number of small bills passed
-Short term
-Focused on recovery of business and banks, for example the bank holiday and FDIC
1935
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A federation of North American labor unions, organized largely by industry rather than craft.
1935
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By Mussolini
1935 - 1939
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1935
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1936 - 1939
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Germany and Russia supply the country arms so that they're tested before the next war (WWII)
1938
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apan claimed provocation and attacked China, seizing this coveted province. This was the beginning of Japanese imperialism and Asian dominance. The League of Nations wanted to intervene but was hesitant because they couldn't rely on US support. Congress took an isolationist view and refused to get involved.
1938
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Representatives from Britain, France, Italy, and Germany, at which Britain and France agreed to allow Nazi Germany to annex part of Czechoslovakia in return for Adolf Hitler's pledge to respect Czechoslovakia's new borders. Protected Poland as part of the agreement.
1939 - 1940
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The tactical meaning of blitzkrieg involves a coordinated military effort by tanks, mobilized infantry, artillery and aircraft, to create an overwhelming local superiority in combat power, to overwhelm an enemy and break through its lines.
1939 - 1945
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Between Axis and Allied Powers.
Axis: Germany, Italy, Japan
Allies: France, England, Russia, in 1941 US
1941
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Churchill and FDR plan out post-war world
1941 - 1943
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Invades Russia, but Russia wins most battles
1941
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US will provide England with whatever they need and the two countries will settle (money-wise) later
December 7, 1941
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Brings the US into WWII
June 6, 1944
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Allies trick Hitler, and successfully invade Normandy, France to earn a foothold in the country so they can continue to push out Nazi forces
1945
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1945
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Atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima , was the end of the long and most destructive war . Allies demanded unconditional surrender by the Japanese
1945
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Truman, Stalin, and Churchill meet to discuss post-war arrangements for Europe. Also discuss Japan. Japan must immediately agree to unconditionally surrender, or face "prompt and utter destruction". Also divided Germany into 4 sections.
1945
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US, UK, and USSR officials discuss post-war Europe.
1945 - 1960
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The dramatic increase in birthrates around the world post WWII due to good economy in the United States
1945
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1947
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US foreign policy strategy created by George Kennan to repel all attempts at Soviet expansion.
1947
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Organization of American States: US and South America
1947
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USA's policy to help free countries that are being attacked. Became a driving force in Americas fight against the spread of communism. Provoked by the Greek and Turkish civil wars
1948 - 1949
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Year of US and W. European airplanes airlifting supplies into West Berlin, which had been blockaded by the USSR.
1948
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US policy to give aid to European countries in the aftermath of WWII. Gave money to stimulate their economy
1949
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Americans felt that when a communist coup (*lead by Mao Zedong) took over China, they had lost it to the Communists.
1949
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization:
Military alliance of the US, Canada, and W. Europe to support each other and provide retaliation when necessary. 'Attacking one = attacking all.'
1952
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1953
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Does it AFTER Russia
1954
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Congressional hearings called by McCarthy to accuse members of the army of communist ties. widely televised, McCarthy finally went too far. exposed the Senator's extremism and led to his eventual disgrace.
1955
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USA, England, France, and SE asian countries grouped together to prevent the spread of communism in that area
1955
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Where: USSR, Soviet bloc
What: military alliance to provide mutual assistance. Retaliation/response to NATO
1956
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$27 Billion project to build the Interstate Highway system. Provided jobs and economic stimulus.
1956
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Hungary tried to overthrow the Communist government, partly encouraged by the U.S. The rebellion was quickly crushed.
1956
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Where: Egypt
What: International crisis over nationalization of the Suez Canal.
1957
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Intercontinental ballistic missile
1957
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The Soviets launched the first two satellites into space. The US realized its technological deficiency and the Space Race began.
1959
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Cuba becomes Communist
1961
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CIA-trained Cuban anti-communists attempted to invade the country and overthrow Fidel Castro. Miserable failure, and JFK takes full responsibility.
1961
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Wall separating Communist and Capitalist Berlin. Represented the worldwide separation of these ideologies. The removal of the wall represented the crumbling "Iron Curtain" separating the bipolar world.
1962
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Conflict and fear of nuclear war after tensions over soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, Situation vary grave and tense.
1963
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A system that allows direct communication between the leaders of the United States and Russia
1963
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Prohibits all test detonations of nuclear weapons except underground. It was developed both to slow the arms race (nuclear testing was, at the time, necessary for continued nuclear weapon advancements), and to stop the excessive release of nuclear fallout into the planet's atmosphere
Between US and USSR
1964
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Federal law banning racial discrimination or segregation in public facilities. Also prohibited employment descrimination. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforced this. Lead to the battle over the desegregation of schools.
1966
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Extremest organization created to protect black rights from police brutality. Part of the Black Power movement. Utilized confrontational, violent tactics.
January 1968 - August 1968
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Eight months of political freedom. Soviet tanks ruthlessly mowed down the entire city. The slow response lead to revolutionary thinking throughout the USSR.
1972
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Strategic Arms Limitation Talks Agreement:
Froze the number of strategic ballistic missile launchers at existing levels, and provided for the addition of new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) launchers only after the same number of older intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and SLBM launchers had been dismantled.
1972
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An episode of presidential criminal wrongdoing that created a constitutional crisis and brought an end to Nixons political career
1973
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries:
Raise price of oil
1973
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Congressional act passed over Nixon's veto requiring the president to disclose all troop deployments to congress. It also restricted these deployments to 60 days without Congressional approval.
1978
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Meeting between Israel and Egypt (coordinated by Pres. Carter). Lead to a peace treaty between the two nations.
1979 - 1981
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Where: US Embassy, Tehran, Iran
What: Stemmed from a protest of University Students opposed to the government and US involvement in Iranian politics. Demanded the US extradite the Shah back to Iran for a trial. Mainly opposed to Carter. Released minutes after Reagan took office.
1985 - 1991
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Soviet leader that allowed capitalism
1987
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Meeting in October/November/December of each year to discuss relations between the two nations.
1989
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The removal of the wall represented the crumbling "Iron Curtain" separating the bipolar world.
1991
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1991
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1994
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1950 - 1953
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1945
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VietMinh seize power
1946 - 1954
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French forces attack VietMinh sparking the war
1954
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French ousted
1954
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Vietnam is split into North and South at the 17th Parallel
1964
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U.S. ship attacked by North Vietnam torpedo boats
1964
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False claim that US naval vessels had been attacked. LBJ used this as an excuse to increase US military involvement in Vietnam.
1968
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Combined assault by VietCong and North Vietnamese Army on US positions. Begins My Lai massacre
1969
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Nixon draws back US troops from Vietnam
1973
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In Paris. All US troops are out by March
1975
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Takes control of whole country after South Vietnamese President Duong Van Minh surrenders