1900-1930

By 18jwilson

  • The Gold Standard Act

    The Gold Standard Act
    Established gold as the only standard for redeeming paper money.
    Signed by President McKinley
    (Ended in 1971)

  • San Francisco Earthquake

    San Francisco Earthquake
    $350-400 Million in damages

  • Financial Crisis

    Financial Crisis
    New York Stock Exchange fell almost 50%

  • 16th Amendment

    16th Amendment
    The government was able to collect income taxes.

  • Assembly Line

    Assembly Line
    Henry Ford installs the 1st assembly line

  • World War 1

    World War 1
    WW1 begins and U.S. troops occupy Vera Cruz.
    Lend Lease Act.

  • U.S. Entry

    U.S. Entry
    America enters the World War.

  • Prohibition

    Prohibition
    Led to boot legging and organized crime.

  • Treaty of Versailles

    Treaty of Versailles
    The treaty was signed ending WW1.

  • The Start of the Great Depression

    The Start of the Great Depression
    Stock market crashes.