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1920s
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The Palmer Raids
This was a series of raids during the first red scare. It took place in the Uniteds States. The raids targeted Italian immigrants and Eastern European Jewish immigrants. -
Sacco-Vanzetti Trial
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, both Italian immigrants, were convicted of murder. They were eventually executed in the electric chair. Investigations in the aftermath of the executions continued through the 1930s and 1940s. -
Tariffs were raised
Congress passes the Fordney-McCumber Tariff, raising tariff duties to protect the American market for American manufactures. This raised the economy of the 1920s. It also makes things worse for Germany’s struggling economy. -
Hardings death
Warren G. Harding died of a heart attack in a hotel room. Vice President Calvin Coolidge then becomes the president. Harding was associated with the Teapot Dome scandal, which put him under suspicion. -
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company exceeds 1 billion dollars. Ford Motor Company is the world's 5th largest automaker based on worldwide vehicle sales. Was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford, but was extremely successful in the 1920s. -
Klansmen March
This way the time when the KKK was at its peak, amassing over 3 million. 40,000 Ku Klux Klansmen march on Washington, trying to dictate their opinion. They carried out multiple beatings throughout their journey. -
The Gold Rush Premieres
This was a silent film that had everyone excited. The Gold Rush was held in Hollywood's newest wonder theatre, Grauman's Egyptian. The Gold Rush received Academy Award nominations for best music a few years later. -
Lindbergh's First Solo Transatlantic Flight
Charles Lindbergh completes the first solo transatlantic flight. Many people thought that this wouldn't be possible, including the Wright Brothers. Charles Lindbergh becomes a national hero. -
Babe Ruth Hits 60th Home Run
New York Yankee's star, Babe Ruth, hits his 60th home run of the season. He even broke his old record of 59 home runs, which is absolutely insane. This record was so incredible, it stood as a record for over 30 years. -
Stock Market Collapse
This is one of the main causes of the Great Depression. This was also called the Great Crash. The Great Depression lasted about 10 years and affected both industrialized and nonindustrialized countries in many parts of the world.
