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Henry Ford introduces Model T
The Model T was an automobile built by Ford Motor Company as a practical, affordable transportation for common people and became extremely popular due to its low cost, durability, versatility and easy maintenance. Henry Ford introduced the Model T on August 12, 1908. -
Council of National Defence
Council of National Defence was established on August 24, 1916. Which was established as an organization to coordinate resources in support of the war (War World I); this also coordinated transportation, industrial and farm production, financial support for the war and public morale. -
Zimmerman Telegram
Zimmerman Telegram was a secret diplomatic communication from German Foreign offices in January of 1917, which proposed an alliance between Mexico and Germany. Which stated that if the United States entered WWI Mexico would regain its lost land of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. -
Sedition Act of 1918
The Sedition Act of 1918 was enacted during World War I and made it illegal to write or publish any disloyal or abusive language about the form of government in the United States. -
18th Amendment
The 18th amendment was passed on January 29, 1919, which prohibited the manufacturing, transportation and sale of alcohol in the United states. -
The American Legion
The American Legion is an organization of U.S. war veterans whose political activity is to seek for benefits on veteran interests and services, including support benefits such as pensions and the Veteran Health Administration. -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment was passed on June 4, 1919, which finally granted all American women the right to vote. -
Volstead Act
The Volstead Act was the informal name for the National Prohibition Act which was started to carry out the intent of the 18th Amendment. -
Fordney-McCumber Tariff Law
The Fordney-McCumber Tariff Law of 1922 raised American tariffs on lots of imported goods to protect factories and farms. -
Immigration Act of 1924
The Immigration Act of 1924 included the Asian Exclusion Act and National Origins Act as a United States federal law that prevented the immigration from Asia. -
The Scopes Trial
The Scopes Trial was the 1925 prosecution of science teacher John Scopes for teaching evolution in a Tennessee public school, which was already made illegal by a recent bill. -
Kellogg-Briand Pact
Kellogg-Briand Pact was a 1928 international agreement which signatory states promised not to use war to resolve “disputes or conflicts on whatever nature or of whatever origin they may be, which may arise among them”. This pact was signed on August 27, 1928. -
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Stock-market Crash
The Stock-market crash of 1929 was when share prices on the new York Stock Exchange collapsed.