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Lesson 4 of 84 · The Civil War
The Compromise of 1850
Timelines arrange events in chronological order. They help us see sequences, notice patterns, and understand cause-and-effect relationships across years, decades, or centuries.
Key Facts
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Oral histories preserve community stories.
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Primary sources come from the time of the event.
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Historians use evidence to support claims.
Timeline
1920
Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment)
1929
The Great Depression begins
1941
The U.S. enters World War II
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an artifact?