Great Depression

Herbert Hoover: Presidentcy

Mar 4, 1929

Herbert Hoover promises change. Hoover would provide work for the poor and commonly know, people would live in "Hoovervilles".

Crash of the Stock Market

Oct 28, 1929

The crash of the stock market led to the start of the great depression. This led to the multiplier effect which left the economy in ruins.

Bank Failure

Jan 2, 1930

After the stock market crashed many banks failed. The multiplier effect happened and the economy was at a standstill.

Pluto Discovery

Feb 18, 1930

Pluto was discovered opening doors in the science community.

Unemployment

Jan 1, 1932

33% of Americans were unemployed. This was the most unemployed Amercans in history.

Prohobition Ends

Jan 17, 1933

The 18th admendment is lifted and the 21st admendment is put into place. This ended the prohobition and took emidiate effect.

World War II

Sep 1, 1939

The Nazis invade Poland, starting WWII.