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Lesson 43 of 84 · The Civil War
Fort Sumter: The First Shots
The Renaissance, beginning in 14th-century Italy, was a rebirth of interest in art, science, and classical learning. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created masterpieces still admired today.
Key Facts
1
Historians use evidence to support claims.
2
Timelines show events in order.
3
Cause and effect explain why things happen.
Timeline
1869
The Transcontinental Railroad is completed
1920
Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment)
1929
The Great Depression begins
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Why do we study history?