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they were charged with armed robbery and murder, however it is unknown if it was actually them who truly completed the crimes. people thought there were prejudice reasons behind this due to them both being of Italian origin. there's a few factors that point to this idea as well. it's significant because it sparked global protests, and become a symbol for ethical, and political prejudice.
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this was the world's first radio station. it first premiered by broadcasting the presidential election between Harding and Cox which allowed people to hear the results before they had to wait for the papers. this was important because it allowed for significant news to be spread more easily.
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it was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. its main goal was to attack tourists after Labor Day. its significant because it shaped peoples ideas about beauty, fashion, the role of women, and so much more.
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they were held in France and were originally called international winter sports week. It was changed to Olympic winter games in 1926. 16 people competed in 16 events for six different sports. This was an important event because it made winter sports seem more important than they already were, were a huge selling point, and allowed for future events to be held.
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Charles Scribner's Sons wrote this, and his goal was to sell 75 thousand copies, but by the time of his passing he never got to see that. he has seen around 25 thousand copies sold during his lifetime. this was important because of the message behind it that the idea of achieving the American dream is nearly impossible.
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this took place in Tennessee, and was the event where a high school teacher violated the Butler Act, which made it illegal to teach the process of evolution. the court case was a battle between science and religion and ended in Scopes loosing and getting a 100 dollar fine.
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he left from Roosevelt Field in New York, and landed in Paris. he flew in a plane called "the spirit of St. Louis. this trip allowed for the world to know that planes can go for far distances, and inspired people to fly more.
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this was a massacre between two crime groups, Al Capons mafia and the North-Side gang. seven of North sides members were shot and killed. Capons members were dressed as cops when the event occurred. this event was important because it showed everyone the true reality of how aggressive and dangerous gang violence was.