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*'''1861–1865:''' More than 35,000 Vermonters served in the Union Army during the Civil War.  
*'''1861–1865:''' More than 35,000 Vermonters served in the Union Army during the Civil War.  
*'''Late 1800s:''' French Canadians and Europeans settled mostly in cities to work in factories. Burlington grew rapidly because of lumber. The granite industry boomed in Barre. The textile industry declined, and many mills were moved to the South.  
*'''Late 1800s:''' French Canadians and Europeans settled mostly in cities to work in factories. Burlington grew rapidly because of lumber. The granite industry boomed in Barre. The textile industry declined, and many mills were moved to the South.  
*'''1898:''' Over 280,500 U.S. men were involved in the [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] which was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines.  
*'''1898:''' Over 280,500 U.S. men were involved in the [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] which was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines.  
*'''1917–1918:''' More than 26 million men from the United States ages 18 through 45 registered with the Selective Service.  Over 4.7 million American men and women served during [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I World War I].  
*'''1917–1918:''' More than 26 million men from the United States ages 18 through 45 registered with the Selective Service. Over 4.7 million American men and women served during [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I World War I].  
*'''1930's:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression The Great Depression] closed many factories and mills. Many small farms were abandoned, and many families moved to cities.  
*'''1930's:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression The Great Depression] closed many factories and mills. Many small farms were abandoned, and many families moved to cities.  
*'''1940–1945:''' Over 50.6 million men ages 18 to 65 registered with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Training_and_Service_Act_of_1940 Selective Service]. Over 16.3 million American men and women served in the armed forces during [http://www.worldwar-2.net/ World War II].  
*'''1940–1945:''' Over 50.6 million men ages 18 to 65 registered with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Training_and_Service_Act_of_1940 Selective Service]. Over 16.3 million American men and women served in the armed forces during [http://www.worldwar-2.net/ World War II].  
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*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971. This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H2v}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History&qt=owc_search Other libraries with book (Worldcat)]. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27&ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books].
*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971. This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H2v}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History&qt=owc_search Other libraries with book (Worldcat)]. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27&ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books].


*American Historical Association. ''Writings on American History''. Washington, District of Columbia : American Historical Association, 1906-1960. [http://www.google.com/search?q=%22writings+on+american+history%22&btnG=Search+Books&tbm=bks&tbo=1&safe=active Google Books]. {{FSC|244514|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 H23w}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=%22Writings+on+American+History%22&qt=results_page Other libraries with book (Worldcat)].
*American Historical Association. ''Writings on American History''. Washington, District of Columbia : American Historical Association, 1906-1960. [http://www.google.com/search?q=%22writings+on+american+history%22&btnG=Search+Books&tbm=bks&tbo=1&safe=active Google Books]. {{FSC|244514|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 H23w}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=%22Writings+on+American+History%22&qt=results_page Other libraries with book (Worldcat)].


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