1930s TimeLine.

Mein Kampf is Published.

Jul 18, 1925

Mein Kampf is a 1925 autobiography by Nazi Adolf Hitler. The book shows many of Hitler's political beliefs. This book also included the way he wanted the future for Germany and "his people."

Stock Market Crash Begins Great Depression

Oct 29, 1929

Many businesses closed and people lost all their savings.

The Dust Bowl Begins

1930

This was caused by a severe drought that hit the Midwest that lasted for about a decade, but it is said that the long-term economic impacts on the region lingered much longer.

Franklin Roosevelt is Elected President (1st Time)

Mar 4, 1932

Roosevelt defeated President Herbert Hoover in a landslide victory. But shortly after unemployment was incredibly high.

Adolf Hitler Become Chancellor of Germany

Jan 9, 1933

Hitler was appointed Chancellor, and his rise to power is believed to be the result of the impact of the Depression.

CCC is Created

Mar 31, 1933

This was a voluntary government work relief program. This program helped many unemployed men.

Olympic Games in Berlin

1936

The Berlin Games were the 10th occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. The event was held in a political atmosphere, this happened just two years after Adolf Hitler became "Führer."

Kristallnacht

Nov 9, 1938

Nazi leaders unleashed a series of pogroms against the Jewish population in Germany

Grapes of Wrath is Published

Apr 14, 1939

Grapes of Wrath is an American realist novel written by John Steinbeck.

Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters

Aug 15, 1939

The movie officially premiered in Hollywood at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

Germany Invades Poland

Oct 5, 1939

German forces launched a surprise attack on Poland.

The Four Freedoms Speech

Jan 6, 1941

the freedom of speech, the freedom of worship, the freedom from want, and the freedom from fear