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Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States of America. He was part of the Republican Party. -
San Francisco Earthquake
The San Francisco Earthquake kills about 500 people and destroys part of the city. -
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William Howard Taft
William Howard Taft was the 27th president of the United States of America. He was part of the Republican Party. -
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Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States of America. He led America into World War I. -
U.S. Purchasing West Indies
The United States agrees to purchase the West Indies. The signed a 25 million dollar treaty to make the purchase. -
World War I
America declares war on Germany for destroying their ships and blocking their trading with other countries. -
Influenza
Influenza was a new pandemic disease in 1918. The influenza killed about 20 million people in the world. This also killed many soldiers in battle. -
League of Nations Meeting
The league of Nations has a meeting for the first time ever. The United States does not show up to the meeting and make up new amendments.