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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The assassination of Ferdinand and his wife was significant because he was heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne. Johnson, B. (n.d.). World War 1 Timeline - 1914. Retrieved October 3, 2019, from https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/World-War-1-Timeline-1914/. Franz Ferdinand (Archduke of Austria). (1859, January 27). Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://www.onthisday.com/people/franz-ferdinand. -
Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary is the first to declare war in WW1
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia and their Russian allies because of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Germany promises to fight with them. (Russia also calls upon its ally, France to mobilize their army as well) Central Powers. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/austria-hungary-facts. -
The Christmas Truce!
On Christmas Day of 1914, Troops in WW1 all discontinued any fighting and joined each other across no man's land, shook hands and celebrated the evening together. Christmas Truce of 1914. (2009, October 27). Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/christmas-truce-of-1914. Christmas truce. (2019, October 4). Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_truce. -
US President Wilson is reelected
Running on the campaign "he kept us out of war" Wilson gets reelected. Inscription on the Liberty Memorial Tower in Downtown Kansas City, M. (2019, July 17). Interactive WWI Timeline. Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://www.theworldwar.org/explore/interactive-wwi-timeline. -
The collapse of the Russian Czarist Regime
Russia became inflated during the war because of a shortage of workers, food and materials.The people were being heavily affected by this and began to riot and they lost all faith in the government. Measures to amend the treatment of the people were not taken so a Revolution broke out and the collapse of the regime was under way.
Why did the Russian Romanov Dynasty collapse in 1917? (2019, January 18). Retrieved from https://dailyhistory.org/Why_did_the_Russian_Romanov_Dynasty_collapse_in_1917? -
Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram
British intercept the Zimmerman Telegram and shortly after share the information with the US. The Telegram was sent from Germany, intended for the eyes of Mexico and promised Mexico the return of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California's land if they were to side with Germany in the war. (This is one reason USA joined the war later) -
United States Declares War on Germany
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President Wilson outlines Fourteen Points
"The peace plan includes independence for Poland, restoration of Belgian independence, the return of Alsace-Lorraine to France, an end to secret diplomacy, autonomy of subject nationalities and the formation of a League of Nations" (Interactive WW1 Timeline 2019) Inscription on the Liberty Memorial Tower in Downtown Kansas City, M. (2019, July 17). Interactive WWI Timeline. Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://www.theworldwar.org/explore/interactive-wwi-timeline. -
Treaty of Versailles is signed
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Women win the right to vote!
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US Census reports Americans living Urban
USA has its first Census reporting that the majority of the population living in Urban areas rather than Rural areas. This shows the shift in landscape, the cities are building up and getting taller rather than wide spread. Shmoop Editorial Team. (2008, November 11). The 1920s Timeline of Important Dates. Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://www.shmoop.com/1920s/timeline.html. -
The League of Nations holds its first meeting
The league of Nations holds its first assembly in Geneva and had 58 member states. The US never joined. Brown, D. (2015, June 24). 10 World-Shaping Events That Happened in 1920. Retrieved October 6, 2019, from http://mentalfloss.com/article/65436/10-world-shaping-events-happened-1920. -
First Immigration Quota
Congress passes the first immigration quota establishing a limit on the number of people allowed to immigrate into the country. The limit was two percent of the total number of people of each nationality in the United States as of the 1890 national census. The Immigration Act of 1924 (The Johnson-Reed Act). (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://history.state.gov/milestones/1921-1936/immigration-act. -
Warren G. Harding becomes President
He promised a "return of normalcy" after World War One. He was President until 1923 when he passed because of a heart attack. History.com Editors. (2009, October 29). Warren G. Harding. Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/warren-g-harding. -
Time magazine is published
The first time Time Magazine was published is representative of the fact that the US was becoming more inter connected and advanced. Timeline - The 1920s. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1920.html. -
IBM Corporation is funded
IBM stands for International Business Machines and was the world leader in providing computer systems for both business and scientific studies. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). (1976, January 1). Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://www.computerhistory.org/brochures/g-i/international-business-machines-corporation-ibm/. -
John Scopes is arrested for teaching evolution
Tennessee High School Teacher is arrested for teaching about evolution and denying the teaching of the Bible. This ended up being a huge discussion about weather or not evolution should be taught in schools. Britannica, T. E. of E. (n.d.). Scopes Trial. Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://www.britannica.com/event/Scopes-Trial. -
The Air Commerce Act is Passed
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The Smoot - Hawley Act is signed by President Herbert Hoover.
It attempted to protect the to protect the American trade and level the field of economy after industrialization, the placement of the tariffs did the opposite it brought world trade to a halt.
American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html.
Sutori. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.sutori.com/item/the-tariff-act-of-1930-codified-at-19-u-s-c-ch-4-otherwise-known-as-the-smo-b2a2. -
The Star-Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key, is approved by President Hoover and Congress as the National Anthem
The lyrics of the anthem were inspired by the bombing of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor in September of 1814. American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html. -
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation is Established
Its suppose to stimulate banking and business. Unemployment had reached twelve thousand. American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html. (n.d.). Retrieved from
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Democratic challengers Franklin D. Roosevelt defeats incumbent President Hoover.
It was a landslide victory 472 electoral college votes to 59 electoral college votes. American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html. 1932 Presidential Election. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.270towin.com/1932_Election/. -
President Franklin D Roosevelt is inaugurated for the first time
One quote that FDR said when he was inaugurated was "We have nothing to fear but fear itself." American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html.
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Franklin D Roosevelt Inaugural Speech
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The New Deal social and economic programs are passed by the United States Congress Starts
It was a special one hundred day session to address the depression. The standard was dropped in April and ratified in June.
American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html. The Great Depression and the New Deal (1929 to 1941). (n.d.). Retrieved from https://kr.usembassy.gov/education-culture/infopedia-usa/history/great-depression-new-deal-1929-1941/. -
The New Deal social and economic programs are passed by the United States Congress Starts
It was a special one hundred day session to address the depression. The standard was dropped in April and ratified in June.
American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html. The Great Depression and the New Deal (1929 to 1941). (n.d.). Retrieved from https://kr.usembassy.gov/education-culture/infopedia-usa/history/great-depression-new-deal-1929-1941/. -
The 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution is Passed
It ended Prohibition.
American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html.
Pollart, T., Athmann, J., Knight, E., & Marie, J. (n.d.). Prohibition Dead, 21st Amendment Ratified, Crowds Hail Repeal by Thomas Pollart. Retrieved from https://fineartamerica.com/featured/prohibition-dead-21st-amendment-ratified-crowds-hail-repeal-thomas-pollart.html. -
Securities Exchange Act is signed by Franklin Roosevelt
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission is established.
American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html.
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The Social Security Act is Passed
IT passed because it was part of the new deal legislation and signed by Franklin Roosevelt.
American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html. History.com Editors. (2018, January 26). Social Security Act. Retrieved from https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/social-security-act. -
Franklin D Roosevelt beats Alfred Landon
His electoral college votes was 523 to 8 and 62% of the popular vote because of the New Deal.
American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html. 1936 Presidential Election. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.270towin.com/1936_Election/. -
The Naval Expansion Act Passes
This expanded the navy by giving them 20% more funds.
American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html.
As War in Europe Escalated, 1940 Naval Expansion Act Came When #PlatformsMatter-ed Most. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/2014/07/19/as-war-in-europe-escalated-1940-naval-expansion-act-came-when-platformsmatter-ed-most/. -
Fair Labor Standards Act is Signed
It established a minimum wage of $0.25 as well as time and a half for overtime. It also prohibits the employment of most minors
American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html.
The Fair Labor Standard Act of 1938 - TWU Social Work Resource Manual. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/twusocialworkresourcemanual/home/the-fair-labor-standard-act-of-1938. -
The Lend Lease Act is Approved
It provided 7 billion in military credits for American manufactured war supplies for allies
American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html.
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The Attack on Pearl Harbor
When Japanese fighter planes launch a surprise attack on the United States soil, destroying the United States Pacific Fleet Dock. American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html. History.com Editors. (2009, October 29). Pearl Harbor. Retrieved from https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor. -
The United States Declares War on Germany.
This responded to the declaration they had against america.
American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html.
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Iwo Jima
American troops invade Okinawa and captured it and put an american flag on that.
American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html. Michal. (2017, July 9). Iwo Jima and Okinawa: Death at Japan's Doorstep: The National WWII Museum: New Orleans. Retrieved from https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/iwo-jima-and-okinawa-death-japans-doorstep. -
President Franklin D Roosevelt dies
Harry Truman takes over for him.
American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html. O’Rourke, T. (2016, April 13). Chronicle Covers: A front-page farewell to FDR. Retrieved from https://www.sfchronicle.com/chronicle_vault/article/Chronicle-Covers-A-front-page-farewell-to-FDR-7242224.php. -
U.S Bombs Japan
After the Atomic Bombs Japan surrenders American Best History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2019, from https://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1930m.html.
The Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb: Arguments in Support. (2018, July 6). Retrieved from https://www.historyonthenet.com/decision-use-atomic-bomb-arguments-support.
