A significant occurrence or happening that took place during the 1900s.
Think of a puzzle with many different pieces coming together to create a big picture. Each event in the 20th century is like a puzzle piece, contributing to the overall development of history.
World War I: A global conflict from 1914 to 1918 that led to changes in gender roles and opened opportunities for women as men went off to fight.
Suffrage Movement: A social and political movement focused on gaining voting rights for women.
Second-wave Feminism: A feminist movement that emerged in the late 1960s, advocating for gender equality and addressing issues such as reproductive rights and workplace discrimination.
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