The 1900s brought great progress to the United States. At the beginning of the century, automobiles were being tested. At the end of the 1990s, a space station was being built.

A Century in Review
This review of the 1900s was put together by students just like you!

Culture & Society in the 20th Century
Your About Guide to 20th Century History takes you on a joyride through American cultural history. Learn all about how people lived in the ealry 1900s. In some cases, it was exactly the same as how we live today.

Women's History
One of THE best sites on the Internet for researching Women's History. Let your About Guide take you through this fascinating part of history step by step.

Flight History
Learn more about the history of plane flight. Site includes many photos and archival material.

Child Labor in America 1908-1912
Did you know that some children worked 12 hours a day in the early 20th Century? This site from The History Place tells you more.

Way Back--Technology in 1900
You probably don't know too many people who were alive in 1900. But this site has lots of fun stuff to look at, including the first cars, the first telephones, and the first music video. (That's right, MTV wasn't the inventor!) Also, check out some predictions from 1900 to see how close they came to coming true.

Early Adventures with the Automobile
Read how some of the automobile's first drivers liked their experiences! You can also see pictures of those old cars. Some things have changed a great deal, but other things ...

Divided Highways
The story of the American highway system and how it grew is chronicled at this PBS site.

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