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President Harding
Warren G. Harding became the 29th President of the US. His administration is remembered for numerous scandals. -
Emergency Immigration Act
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National Origins Act of 1924
The Immigration Act of 1924 limited the number of immigrants allowed to enter into the US through a national origins quota. It provided visas to two percent of the total number of people of each nationality and severely discriminated against immigrants from southern and eastern Europe and excluded Asians. -
The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a time of revival of African American art, music, fashion, literature, theater, dance, etc. During this time, many African-Americans migrated from the South to Northern cities seeking creative and economic opportunities. -
The Great Depression
Severe worldwide economic depression started in the US after a major fall in stock prices. -
President Franklin D Roosevelt
Franklin D Roosevelt was elected as the 32nd President of the US. FDR created and installed many programs and policies including the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and the Social Security Act. -
World War II
A global war that lasted from 1939-1945. Majority of the world's countries formed two opposing military alliances. Biggest and deadliest war in history. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Surprise military attack by Japan's Navy Air Service upon the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. Approximately 2,403 Americans were killed.