Event:US Neutrality & Engagement in WW1
Date(s):Declared Neutrality- 1914, Entered WWI-1917
Who?: US Citizens, Congress, Woodrow Wilson
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Event:The Great Migration
Date(s):1916-1970
Who?: US Citizens, African Americans
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Event:Espionage Act
Date(s):1917
Who?:US Citizens, Congress
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Event:Wilson’s 14 Points & League of Nations
Date(s):1918
Who?:Woodrow Wilson, United States citizens, Turkey, Russia, Belgium, Poland, Italy, the Balkans
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Event:18th Amendment
Date(s):1919
Who?:United States citizens, Congress, alcohol manufacturers and distributors.
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Event:19th Amendment
Date(s):1920
Who?:US Citizens, Women, Congress
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Event:Harlem Renaissance
Date(s):1910’s-1930’s
Who?:US Citizens, African Americans
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Event: US Neutrality & Engagement in WW1
Date(s): Declared Neutrality- 1914, Entered WWI-1917
Who?: US Citizens, Congress, Woodrow Wilson
What Happened?: The United States initially declared neutrality in World War I, but eventually entered the war in 1917 due to various reasons including unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany and the interception of the Zimmermann Telegram.
Effect/Importance: The US entry into WWI had a significant impact on the outcome of the war and helped shape the future geopolitical landscape.
Event: The Great Migration
Date(s): 1916-1970
Who?: US Citizens, African Americans
What Happened?: The Great Migration refers to the mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North, Midwest, and West in search of better opportunities and to escape racial segregation and discrimination.
Effect/Importance: The Great Migration had a profound impact on American society, culture, and politics, leading to the growth of African American communities in urban areas and contributing to the rise of the Civil Rights Movement.
Event: Espionage Act
Date(s): 1917
Who?: US Citizens, Congress
What Happened?: The Espionage Act of 1917 was passed by Congress to prohibit interference with military operations or recruitment, and to prevent Espionage and Sedition during WWI.
Effect/Importance: The Espionage Act limited freedom of speech and press, and led to the persecution of individuals who spoke out against the war or the government, setting a precedent for future restrictions on civil liberties during times of national crisis.
Event: Wilson’s 14 Points & League of Nations
Date(s): 1918
Who?: Woodrow Wilson, United States citizens, Turkey, Russia, Belgium, Poland, Italy, the Balkans
What Happened?: President Woodrow Wilson proposed his 14 Points as a blueprint for peace negotiations after WWI, which included principles such as self-determination, open diplomacy, and the establishment of the League of Nations.
Effect/Importance: Wilson's 14 Points laid the groundwork for the Treaty of Versailles and the establishment of the League of Nations, although the US ultimately did not join the League due to opposition in Congress.
Event: 18th Amendment
Date(s): 1919
Who?: United States citizens, Congress, alcohol manufacturers and distributors.
What Happened?: The 18th Amendment was passed, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the United States.
Effect/Importance: The 18th Amendment led to the era of Prohibition, which had wide-ranging social, economic, and political impacts, including the rise of organized crime and bootlegging.
Event: 19th Amendment
Date(s): 1920
Who?: US Citizens, Women, Congress
What Happened?: The 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote in the United States.
Effect/Importance: The ratification of the 19th Amendment was a major victory for the Women's Suffrage Movement and marked a significant step towards gender equality and political empowerment for women in the US.
Event: Harlem Renaissance
Date(s): 1910’s-1930’s
Who?: US Citizens, African Americans
What Happened?: The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, social, and artistic movement that emerged in Harlem, New York City, during the early 20th century, showcasing the talent and creativity of African American artists, writers, musicians, and thinkers.
Effect/Importance: The Harlem Renaissance contributed to the development of African American culture and identity, while also challenging stereotypes and racism, and influencing the broader American cultural landscape.