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Lesson 49 of 84 · The Civil War
Women in the Civil War
Westward expansion in the 1800s transformed the U.S. from an Atlantic nation to a Pacific one. The Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, and Homestead Act drove this movement.
Key Facts
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Oral histories preserve community stories.
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Primary sources come from the time of the event.
3
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?