Select a time span from the list below. 1500 - 1600
1600 - 1700
1800 - 1900
1920 - 1940
1950 - 1970
1970 - 1990
1990 - present
Research astronomy during that time and create a timeline of important events. You may use several materials to create your timeline, including a roll of paper, construction paper, or the computer. Be sure your timeline is accurate, legible, and visually appealing. Choose the event you believe had the greatest impact and write a 150-word summary supporting your opinion.

1920 census

the census was scheduled for january the 1st, as the government believed that more farmers would be in their homes by that time instead of april. the census did not ask about unemployment, the number of children, and how long was a couple married were not taken into consideration. individuals were considered as residents of the places they normally slept, not the places were they worked at or visited.

2010 census

the census was scheduled for april 1st, 2010. it was the shortest census in history: it only contained 10 questions related to name, age, gender, ethnicity, relationship, and whether the citizen owned a home or rented one. the government launched a website in order to provide the citizens with information regarding the census. there were also "teach census weeks" in schools nationwide.