1921-1941

  • Dawes Act

    The Dawes Act was a plan in 1924 to resolve the World War I reparations that Germany had to pay.
  • Immigration Act

    Prevented immigration from Asia.
  • Revenue Act of 1924

    This act cut federal tax rates and established the U.S. Board of Tax Appeals.
  • The Great Depression Begins

    The Great Depression was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world
  • 20th Amendment

    The 20th amendment was ratified, this sets the dates at which federal (United States) government elected offices end.
  • Good Neighbor Policy

    Term used in Franklin Roosevelt's inaugural address stating that the U.S. will be a "good neighbor" with Latin America.
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt

    Roosevelt was elected as the 32nd U.S. President.
  • Wagner Act

    This act prevented employers from interfering with workers' unions and protests in the private sector.
  • Social Security Act

    The Social Security Act established a system of old-age benefits for workers.
  • The Great Depression Ends

  • World War 2 Begins

  • The Attack on Pearl Harbor