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Lesson 20 of 84 ยท U.S. History

The Great Depression and the New Deal

World War I (1914โ€“1918) was one of the deadliest conflicts of its time. New weapons โ€” machine guns, tanks, and poison gas โ€” caused devastating casualties across Europe.

Key Facts

1

Timelines show events in order.

2

Cause and effect explain why things happen.

3

Oral histories preserve community stories.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Which is a secondary source?

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