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Lesson 52 of 84 · U.S. History
The Great Depression and the New Deal
World War I (1914–1918) was one of the deadliest conflicts of its time. New weapons — machine guns, tanks, and poison gas — caused devastating casualties across Europe.
Key Facts
1
Cause and effect explain why things happen.
2
Oral histories preserve community stories.
3
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
Timeline
1861
The Civil War begins
1865
The Civil War ends; slavery is abolished
1869
The Transcontinental Railroad is completed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What tool puts events in order?