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Immigration Act of 1924
This act limited the number of immigrants into the United States and even excluded Asian immigrants completely in the U.S. -
Stock Market Crashes
In 1929, the stock market crashed which led to many U.S. economic problems. -
FDR Elected President
Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes President of the United States. -
The Rise of Hitler
Adolf Hitler comes to power in Germany which turns out to be a major part of history. -
CIO Formed
In 1953, the CIO, or chief information officer was formed. This person was in charge of management with computer information and technologies. -
Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act was an act passed that created the right to minimum wage and overtime pay when a person works more than forty hours a week. It also prohibits minors from working too much and having too much labor to do. -
World War II
With the rise of Adolf Hitler and powerful Germany, World War II begins when Germany invaded Poland. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
December 7, 1941, Japan launches a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killing thousands and damaging lots of U.S. ships.