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25 events, 15 reflecting life and times from 1890-1929 and 10 relating to Fitzgeralds. -
F. Scott Fitzgerald is Born
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald also known as F. Scott Fitzgerald was born September 24th, 1896 in St. Paul Minnesota. “F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Dec. 2017, www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261. -
The end of the Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American war that began in 1895 finally came to end when The treaty of Paris was signed in 1989. Leaving Spain with almost nothing while the United States gained an overseas empire. Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. “Treaty of Paris.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 3 Aug. 2017, www.britannica.com/event/Treaty-of-Paris-1898 -
Newsboys on strike
In 1899 there was youth-led campaign thats purpose was to try and force change in the way that newspapers compensated their child labor force. The young paper boys experienced a change in newspaper prices where the boys had to pay more for the newspapers and were not refunded for unsold papers causing them to only ear 26 cents a day. “Extra! Extra! Read All About the Newsboys Strike of 1899.” Nypl.org, www.nypl.org/blog/2012/05/25/extra-extra-read-all-about-newsboys-strike-1899. -
Fitzgerald's Education
F. Scott Fitzgerald attended Princeton University at the age of 17 from 1913 until 1917 where he then left university without graduating to join the army. “F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Dec. 2017, www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261. -
The Start of World War One
Start of world war one began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand who held the throne of an Austro-Hungarian Empire, in Sarajevo, Bosnia. this assassination was the leading cause in which started the events for the first world war. History.com Staff. “Outbreak of World War I.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/outbreak-of-world-war-i. -
Life During University
As Fitzgerald entered University he became interested in the literary aspect causing him to have known role in the universities literary life. As this came about he made a strong friendship with novelist, John Peale Bishop and Journalist, Edmund Wilson. Mizener, Arthur. “F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 15 Aug. 2017, www.britannica.com/biography/F-Scott-Fitzgerald. -
Fitzgerald Joins the Military
After attending Princeton University for a short 4 years Fitzgerald decided to leave and join the military during world war one. Although the war ended his time at the university, war also gave him the chance to find the love of his life. Popova, Maria. “April 3, 1920: Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald Get Married and One of History's Most Turbulent Romances Ensues, Recounted in Zelda's Letter.” Brain Pickings, 18 Sept. 2015, www.brainpickings.org/2014/04/03/zelda-scott-fitzgerald-marriage-letter/. -
The End of World War One
The world war one came to a close on November 11th, 1918 when Germany signed an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car outside Compiégne, France. In the end the great war had left millions upon millions not only injured but dead. “World War I Ends.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/world-war-i-ends. -
The Great Steel Strike
The great steel strike in 1919 was an attempt from the Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers to organize the U.S.'s steel industry during the times of world war one. “Great Steel Strike of 1919.” Great Steel Strike of 1919 - Ohio History Central, www.ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Great_Steel_Strike_of_1919. -
The age of the Flappers
Flappers began to appear after world war one and were described as young women who were "lovely and expensive". They were an infamous aspect of the roaring 20's with their short haircuts, flashy clothing, and out going characteristics. Rosenberg, Jennifer. “The New, Modern Woman: The Flapper.” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/flappers-in-the-roaring-twenties-1779240. -
Roaring 20's
The 1920's was a time of change, the political and social aspects of people lives were no longer the same. As the national wealth increased people began to purchase and share the same interest which sparked a new lifestlye and time of celebrations. History.com Staff. “The Roaring Twenties.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenties. -
Changes in the Youth
During the 1920s the youth for the first time ever had some freedom of their own, the roaring 20's was a time of liberation and independence. The young people had their own culture, slang, music, and fashion causing a great change in the youth which showed they no longer accepted the values their parents once had. “Youth and Pop Culture - The Roaring 20s.” Google Sites, sites.google.com/a/uconn.edu/the-roaring-20s/youth-and-pop-culture. -
Palmer Raids
Palmer Raids also known as Palmer Red Raids led by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer in 1919 and 1920 were raids made by the U.S. Department of Justice to try to stop and arrest any foreign anarchist and communist. Dehler, Gregory. “Palmer Raids.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 8 Sept. 2014, www.britannica.com/topic/Palmer-Raids. -
Prohibition Movements
Prohibition had began in the late 1800's due to the increase in religious groups and their want for perfection. The movement reached its peak when congress decided to ratify the 18th Amendment which prohibited the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors. History.com Staff. “18th And 21st Amendments.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/18th-and-21st-amendments. -
The start of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Career
After leaving university F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote his very first novel, This Side of Paradise. This novel was very well received giving him great fame and the start of his career “F. Scott Fitzgerald's First Novel Published.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/f-scott-fitzgeralds-first-novel-published. -
Fitzgerald's Marriage
After finding love while assigned in Montgomery, Alabama during the war fitzgerald married Zelda Sayre, exactly one week after his first novel, This Side of Paradise. The two married in New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Popova, Maria. “April 3, 1920: Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald Get Married and One of History's Most Turbulent Romances Ensues, Recounted in Zelda's Letter.” Brain Pickings, 18 Sept. 2015, www.brainpickings.org/2014/04/03/zelda-scott-fitzgerald-marriage-letter/. -
The 19th Amendment
on August 18th, 1920 the United State's 19th amendment was ratified, this amendment allowed for the women's right to vote. History.com Staff. “19th Amendment.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/womens-history/19th-amendment. -
Ford Motor Company
In the late 1800's the first car was made in France and Germany
but the man who created the most well known automobiles was Henry Ford. He was the one who not only created the common car for an average man, the Model T but he also initiated the standard mass production techniques. History.com Staff. “Automobile History.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/automobiles. -
The Great Gatsby
Fitzgeralds third novel, The Great Gatsby, was his most successful and known novel which was published on April 10th, 1925. Mizener, Arthur. “F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 15 Aug. 2017, www.britannica.com/biography/F-Scott-Fitzgerald -
The Jazz Singer Film
The Jazz Singer created by Al Jolson was the very first motion picture that contained actual talking. The film was a huge mark in the film industry as it was the start of the end for silent films. “The Jazz Singer (1927).” An Award-Winning, Unique Resource of Film Reference Material for Film Buffs and Others, with Reviews of Classic American-Hollywood Films, Academy Awards History, Film Posters., www.filmsite.org/jazz.html. -
The Fall of the Stock Market
The Stock Market of New York began to see various declines in the month of September and October but the The Stock market did not completely collapse until Tuesday, October 29th. When more than 16 million stocks were traded in one day causing billions of dollars to be lost and also taking out investors with it. History.com Staff. “Stock Market Crash of 1929.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/1929-stock-market-crash. -
The Peek of the Great Depression
The great depression began in 1929 and lasted until 1939 but between those years as America experienced an economic downturn. 1933 was the year that showed Americas lowest point in which 15 million people were left with no job and most of the country's banks were failing History.com Staff. “Great Depression.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/great-depression. -
Fitzgerald's unsuccessful work
As Fitzgerald had struggled to complete his novel Tender is the Night so did his sales. This novel in particular had poor sales and not so positive reviews unlike his other two novels, The Great Gatsby and This Side of Paradise which in the end left him defeated. History.com Staff. “F. Scott Fitzgerald.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/f-scott-fitzgerald. -
A Change in Fitzgerald
Once Fitzgerald began to have issues with his success and wife he became an alcoholic. He could not cope with his wife's mental break downs nor the poor recival of his novel,Tender Is the Night.With that he decided to have a change and moved to Hollywood to become a script writer. Mizener, Arthur. “F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 15 Aug. 2017, www.britannica.com/biography/F-Scott-Fitzgerald -
The Death of Fitzgerald
On December 21st, 1940 the infamous author of the Great Gatsby dies in Hollywood, California due to a heart attack at the age of 44. “F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Dec. 2017, www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261.
