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Alcohol is banned in the United States, leading to spiraling crime and even more people out of jobs.
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After World War 1, the economy was booming and people were happy. It is considered to be the richest the United States has been in the 20th Century.
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Hitler is elected into power. He is regarded as being the evillest man in history and was the direct cause of world war 2 starting, which caused over 40 million deaths worldwide.
- He was probably only elected because he supported the working class when no other party did
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Nosferatu is a silent german expressionist horror movie and remains a cult classic to this day
- Still considered to this day to be one of the most terrifying horror movies ever made
- Max Shreck portrayed the titular vampire and the movie was directed by F.W Murnau
- The movie was based on Dracula, and is credited for popularising vampires in fiction today as well as increasing interest in them in the 20th century -
Mussolini was an italian fascist leader who was the reason the italians joined the Axis Powers during World War 2
- Mussolini was probably elected because he was extremely patriotic and proud about Italy, and thought joining the Axis was the best option for his country. -
One of the most monumental inventions of the 20th Century, the Refrigerator helped food not spoil and keep, as well as popularising the idea.
- Back when it was first introduced, a Refrigerator cost almost $714 back then! (About 17 thousand dollars today!) -
When the Wall Street Stock Market crashed in 1929 it is considered to be the main reason of the infamous Great Depression coming from the Roaring 20's.
- Unemployment rose rapidly, and almost everyone became poor. People started starving and war on the horizon as well as the Prohibition only increased matters worse. -
Elvis Presley, one of the most influential musicians of all time is born in Massachusetts. He was arguably the most popular singer at the time and he sold massively.
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Germany Invades Poland without any warning or declaration of war. 1.5 million troops mobilized into Polish Ground (Over 5 Armies worth). British and French troops soon declare war on Germany and this directly starts WW2.
