Topics for Oakland Wiki History Editathon
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Landmarks and important historical sites
- Architecture
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Economic history
- Early economic history (founding of the port, early industrialization)
- WWI
- WWII
- Post-war (1950s-60s)
- 1970s and 80s
- 1990s-present
- Neighborhoods
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History of different ethnic groups in Oakland
- History of migration
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Transportation
- Union Pacific Railroad
- Key system
- Construction of major freeways
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Politics and politicians
- KKK in 1900s
- Civil Rights and Black Panther movement and Chicano Movement
- Occupy Oakland
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Major Events
- General Strike
- 1906 Earthquake
- 1989 Earthquake
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Cultural history (musicians, artists, writers)
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Sports history
- History of different sports teams
- Important figures
