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After 1919
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Prohibition begins
national ban on the production and consumption of alcohol. Led by civilvan and polotical protestants. -
Germany Signs Treaty of Versailles
Germany signs to end WWI. This ended war between the allies and Germany.It stated that germany recives full responsibility for the war and damges. -
Founding of Nazi Party
Founded in Germany as a violent movement. This led to the rise of Hitler and into WWII -
19th Admendment, women given the right to vote
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Warren G. Harding, comes into office
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Teapot Dome Scandle
reserves at teapot dome in Wyoming and two other locations in California to private oil companies at low rates without competitive bidding -
Yankee Stadium
constructed in the Bronx, New York. -
President Harding Dies
Died due to lung infection in San Francisco -
Coblige Elected President
After taking over after Hardings death, was elected, 30th President. Restored Public confidince following series of scandles. -
Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald publishes The Great Gatsby. -
Rise of KKK
The reappearnce of KKK members or civil rights -
Scopes Trail
John Scopes was accused of violating Tennessee's Butler Act which made it unlawful to teach human evolution in any state funded school -
NBC Founded
National Broadcasting Company -
CBS Founded
originated from Columbia Broadcasting System -
Babe Ruth
New York Yankees star Babe Ruth hits his 60th home run of the season, breaking his own record of 59. Ruth's record will stand for more than thirty years -
Hoover Elected President
31st President Of US -
Mickey Mouse
Walt Disney -
Black Tuesday
. Stock Market Crash that led to The Great Depression -
Franklin D. Roosevelt Elected President
32nd President of US -
FDR "Fireside Chat"
the first time fdr used his new idea of talking one the radio to help calm the american people. -
Congress establishes the Tennessee Valley Authority
A public project to provide electricity for those who didn't have it in the area. -
National Employment System Act
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21st Amendment
reaples the 18th admendment of prohibition -
Gold Reserve Act
Give control to government over dollar value. -
Cotton Control Act
put limitaions on individuals producing and selling cotton. -
Securities Exchange Act
established the SEC to regualte security transactions -
Federal Housing Administration
to insure loans for construction and renovation or repairs of homes -
Emergency Relief Appropriation Act
authorizing almost five billion for immediate relief and increased employment on useful projects -
Resettlement Administration
help farm families relocate and furnish them with loans -
Works Progress Administration
build thousands of roads, public buildings, parks and bridges and provide employment for artists, musicians, actors and writers -
Roosevelt delivers annual message to Congress
Discuss part 2 of New Deal -
Social Security Act
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Public Utilities Act
gave federal agencies new powers of regulating the gas and electric companies -
Roosevelt defeats Alfred M. Landon
Holds his presidency