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What was the expectation for women in terms of their role in business?
What was the expectation for women in terms of their role in business?
What was the situation in many hometown coffee shops for more than half a century?
What was the situation in many hometown coffee shops for more than half a century?
Why did millions of Europeans migrate to America between 1900 and 1914?
Why did millions of Europeans migrate to America between 1900 and 1914?
What was the working condition like in industrial settings?
What was the working condition like in industrial settings?
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What was the goal of progressive women fighting for suffrage?
What was the goal of progressive women fighting for suffrage?
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How were African-Americans treated in the southern United States?
How were African-Americans treated in the southern United States?
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What was notable about the work conditions in factories, canneries, and mines?
What was notable about the work conditions in factories, canneries, and mines?
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What was the significance of the 20th century in America?
What was the significance of the 20th century in America?
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What was Washington's approach towards achieving equality for African Americans?
What was Washington's approach towards achieving equality for African Americans?
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What was a significant result of urbanization in the early 20th century?
What was a significant result of urbanization in the early 20th century?
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What was the significance of the 9,000 public libraries in the US during the early 20th century?
What was the significance of the 9,000 public libraries in the US during the early 20th century?
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What was the main factor that contributed to the rise of entertainment in the early 20th century?
What was the main factor that contributed to the rise of entertainment in the early 20th century?
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What was the outcome of the 1898 war between the US and Spain?
What was the outcome of the 1898 war between the US and Spain?
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What was Roosevelt's vision for the US during his presidency?
What was Roosevelt's vision for the US during his presidency?
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What was the main reason behind the construction of the Panama Canal?
What was the main reason behind the construction of the Panama Canal?
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What was the impact of immigration on American cities during the early 20th century?
What was the impact of immigration on American cities during the early 20th century?
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The 20th Century in America
- The 20th century saw transforming events that impacted every city and small town in America.
- Annual celebrations commemorate historical reminders of how towns survived the Great Depression and older people saved democracy.
Schools and Education
- Boys were taught shop and girls were taught typing in schools, reflecting the expectation that women wouldn't succeed in business.
Racial Segregation and Inequality
- In some places, hometown coffee shops only served whites for over 50 years, highlighting the racial segregation.
- The Civil Rights Movement aimed to change attitudes, as people were judged solely on their skin color.
World War I and II
- Memorials on American main streets honor those who died on European battlefields during World War I.
- During World War II, men departed from almost every hometown train station to fight.
The American Dream
- The 20th century was shaped by the determination and actions of ordinary people.
- The United States represented the land of opportunity, where anyone could rise to the top.
Immigration
- Between 1900 and 1914, over 13 million impoverished Europeans migrated to America.
- Immigrants were drawn to America's promise of material abundance and freedom.
Industrialization and Labor
- Industrial work involved long hours, six days a week, and low wages.
- Children as young as four worked in factories, canneries, and mines, with no safety precautions.
Suffrage and Women's Rights
- Progressive women fought for suffrage, or the right to vote.
- Emily Davison died fighting for the cause, throwing herself in front of the king's horse at the Epsom Derby.
African-American Experience
- Black Americans lived in poverty in the southern United States, segregated from whites by Jim Crow laws.
- Lynching and violence against African-Americans were rampant.
Notable Figures
- Booker T. Washington accepted segregation, urging blacks to better themselves through work and vocational training.
- W.E.B. Du Bois advocated for full political and social equality for African-Americans.
Urbanization and Technology
- The rhythm of American life quickened as people moved to cities with bright lights and opportunities.
- Skyscrapers, subways, and technological marvels transformed American cities, especially New York City.
Immigration and Culture
- By the early 20th century, 9,000 public libraries in the US freely dispensed information.
- Immigrants brought diverse languages and customs, enriching urban culture.
- Cities like New York and Chicago had large immigrant populations, including Polish, Irish, Jewish, and Italian communities.
Entertainment and Innovation
- Rising income and declining work hours enabled working-class people to afford entertainment.
- Nickelodeon movies became popular, charging 5 cents per ticket.
- The first American film, "The Great Train Robbery," told a story and gained huge success, leading to the rise of fiction films.
Politics and War
- The 1898 explosion of the USS Maine in Havana harbor led to cries of revenge against Spain.
- President William McKinley was reluctant to go to war, but Theodore Roosevelt pushed for war and foreign adventure.
Imperialism and Engineering
- Roosevelt envisioned the US as a real empire, exercising great power like European empires.
- He planned to link the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans with a canal through the Isthmus of Panama.
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