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World War I
A global conflict primarily involving European powers, sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. It resulted in major political changes and set the stage for future conflicts. -
The Russian Revolution
Led to the fall of the Russian Empire and the rise of the Soviet Union, introducing communism as a major global ideology. -
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The Great Depression
A severe worldwide economic downturn that began with the U.S. stock market crash in 1929, affecting millions globally. -
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World War II
A devastating global war involving most of the world's nations, including the Axis and Allied powers. It led to the Holocaust, the use of atomic bombs, and the reshaping of global politics. -
Indian Independence
After decades of British colonial rule, India gained independence, led by figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. -
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The Civil Rights Movement (USA)
A major struggle for racial equality in the United States, led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr., that resulted in significant legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964. -
Moon landing
The United States' Apollo 11 mission made Neil Armstrong the first human to walk on the Moon—an iconic moment in the space race. -
The Fall of the Berlin War
A symbolic end to the Cold War, the fall of the wall marked the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe and the eventual reunification of Germany.