U.S. Pioneers
Decades of Daring History
100

The 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963, known for his youth (youngest elected), inspiring "New Frontier" vision, creating the Peace Corps, handling the Cuban Missile Crisis, advancing the Space Race, and his charismatic leadership during the Cold War.  

Who is JFK?

100

The Stock Market increased significantly after WW1 during this era of the 20th century.

What were the Roaring 20s?

200

He was a quintessential American polymath—a Founding Father, statesman, diplomat, printer, author, scientist, and inventor—who played a pivotal role in the nation's founding, helping draft the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, serving as the first U.S. Postmaster General, and achieving international fame for his scientific work, especially with electricity.

Who is Ben Franklin

200

You couldn't even afford food in this era.

What was the Great Depreession?

300

He was an American industrialist, philanthropist, and oil tycoon who founded the Standard Oil Company, becoming one of the wealthiest people in modern history through ruthless business practices, then giving away vast sums to establish major foundations, universities (like the University of Chicago), and public health initiatives, forever shaping American business and charity.

Who is J.D. Rockefeller

300

The Austrian Painter seized control of Poland in 1939, which started a war that lasted until 1945.

What were The Flying Forties

400

He was a famous American frontiersman, trapper, scout, and soldier known for guiding explorers like John C. Frémont and for his complex role in westward expansion, including his involvement in forced Native American removals like the Navajo's "Long Walk"

Who is Kit Carson?

400

Birth Rates Sky-rocketed, along with the birth of greasy hair, Elvis, and the rise of consumer culture.

What was the Baby Boomer Era?

500

He was an American pioneer and frontiersman whose exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. He became famous for his exploration and settlement of Kentucky, which was then beyond the western borders of the Thirteen Colonies.

Who is Daniel Boone?

500

Disco Fever, afros, and bell-bottom pants became the norm until a decade later.

What were the 1970s?

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