1921-1941

By Kristina Hoskins

  • Warren G. Harding Becomes President

    The 29th President of the United States.

  • Calvin Coolidge Becomes President

    The 30th President of the United States.

  • The Butler Act

    The Butler Act was a Tennessee law that made it illegal for schools to teach evolution in the classroom.

  • Herbert Hoover Becomes President

    The 31st President of the United States.

  • Stock Market Crash

    The stock market crashes which led to the Great Depression.

  • The 20th Amendment Ratified

    The 20th Amendment, also known as 'the lame duck amendment', changed the inauguration day from March 4th to January 20th.

  • Fair Labor Standards Act

    This act allowed individuals to be paid the 'minimum wage' which was 25¢ per hour.

  • The Atlantic Charter

    The Atlantic Charter was signed by the US and the UK.