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Lesson 19 of 84 · History
Westward Expansion and the Oregon Trail
Ellis Island processed over 12 million immigrants between 1892 and 1954. People from Europe arrived seeking a better life, carrying little more than hope and determination.
Key Facts
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Oral histories preserve community stories.
2
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
3
Historians use evidence to support claims.
Timeline
1964
The Civil Rights Act is signed
1969
Astronauts land on the Moon
1989
The Berlin Wall falls
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an artifact?