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Lesson 22 of 84 · The Civil War
Robert E. Lee: Confederate General
During World War II (1939–1945), the Allies fought the Axis powers. The conflict affected every continent and led to lasting changes in borders, governments, and cooperation.
Key Facts
1
Cause and effect explain why things happen.
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Oral histories preserve community stories.
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Primary sources come from the time of the event.
Timeline
1954
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
1963
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
1964
The Civil Rights Act is signed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What tool puts events in order?