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Decade - 1900s

This category has questions involving events, social trends, political beliefs, major discoveries, or general information related to the 1900's.

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How many African Americans were lynched in the us between 1882-early 1950's?

How many African Americans were lynched in the U.S. between 1882 and the early 1950's?

Living and Working Conditions in the early 1900s?

Working conditions in the early 1900s were really bad as the people who could actually afford houses were only to find out that the houses were really poorly built with a thin layer of brick and 1 toilet which was shared with anyone else on the street meaning that sometimes over 160 people would use the same toilet as you.

4 Wars fought by the US in the 1900's?

World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War.

What was living in 1900 like?

i have been there and to the year 3000 not much has changed but they live underwater

What major events happened in the 1900s?

Industrial revolution, the great depression, the computer and internet, the first automobile (Ford Model-T), television, NFL, many many things.

What were the modes of transportation in 1908?

The common modes of transportation in 1908 were through trains and ships. Merchants used ships to transport materials over long distances.

What is the most powerful country during the 1900s?

Great Britain. it had taken power of many countries and they had gained power by making allies with other countries, such as Russia and others.

__________

The US. It just didn't realise it yet. Britain had already realised it couldn't rule the roost any more, hence its sudden quest for allies.

What were houses like in the 1900's?

Houses were typically made out of slabs of sod (peices of soil, grass roots). Only the rich people had houses that were made out of wood.

When did Prince Albert Become King?

Albert, Prince of Wales, became Edward VII from 1901 to 1910 following the death of his mother, Queen Victoria. Known for his jovial personality and social skills, he did much to improve Britain's relationship with the rest of the continent.

In 1900-1955 who were the kings and queens?

British = House of Brunswick, Hanover Line Victoria House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Edward VII House of Windsor George V Edward VIII George VI Elizabeth II

Why do countries build an empire?

Because they have the power to do it. An empire id run by a powerful country in order to steal or acquire forcibly the labor and goods that are in fact the property of other countries

What type of money did they have in the 1900s?

the money they had were shillings and fathers to spend on clothes

What did children take to school for lunch in early 1900s?

they took peanut butter and jelly sandwhich. They also took ham sandwhitches.

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How were houses made in the 1900s?

Houses were made with better quality materials in the early 1900s, and are more sturdy. However, some materials people now know to be harmful were also used in construction a house.

What were the changes between 1750 and 1900?

weellllll there were a lot of changes between the 1750-1900...

transport

fashion of clothes

the industrial revelution

What did people do for work in 1908?

people worked in factories, especially women in 1908

What did some common things cost in 1903?

A bag of flour would have cost around 12 centsSteak would have been about 13 cents per pound

Milk was about 14 cents a gallon

A shirt was about a dollar

A dress would have been around 10-12 dollars

Shoes were 2-3 dollars

The average home cost around 5,000 dollars

What does the hallmark 14K S mean on a 1900 American made wedding bandIs this an American jeweler mark from the 1900's?

I don't know, but I just bought a new wedding band to replace one that I lost and all it says on the inside is "14K S."

How did people dress 100 years ago in the early 1900s?

In the early 1900s, women wore long dresses from top to bottom but skirt lengths were rising to the ankles. Men wore trousers and shirt, with suit coat and tie, except for farmers.

What monarchs reigned between 1750-1900?

bob the buider tweenies telytubbies ben ten

What did people dress like in the 1900s?

All the people dressed very nicely. Ladies wor eligent dresses and men wore black tuxes. Although men didnt care about dressing as nice as the ladies.