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Roaring 20's Began
prohibition; women's suffrage; great prosperity; market flooded by goods; car symbol of freedom; radio changes lifestyles; credit to help pay for goods; caused by the progressive era and WWI. -
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Jazz Age
There were other greats musicians playing music at the time, but Louis Armstrong is credited with putting Jazz on the musical map. The 1920’s and 1930’s became known as the
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Beginning of Prohibition
The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol. It was ratified on January 16, 1920 and repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933. -
The 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted American women the right to vote; also known as woman suffrage. At the time the U.S. was founded, its female citizens did not share all of the same rights as men, including the right to vote. -
Car of the 1920s
The most important consumer product of the 1920s was the car. The Ford Model T cost $260 in 1924. In 1929, there was one car on the road for every five Americans. Motels and gas stations were created to serve the needs of this new mobil society. -
Black Thursday
On October 24, 1929, the stock market bubble finally burst, as investors began dumping shares en masse. A record 12.9 million shares were traded that day, known as “Black Thursday.” -
Black Tuesday
This is the date of the worst stock-market crash in American history and beginning of the Great Depression. -
Great Depression Began
When value of stock fell so low, people were left with huge debts; banks ran out of money and closed, people lost jobs. Start of Great Depression. -
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Herbert Hoover
He was the 31st President of the United States who held office during the stock market collapse and the height of the Great Depression. -
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
He was the 32nd President of the United States, He lead the United States during economic crisis/Great Depression and World War II. Created the New Deal programs. Elected four times. Died in office in 1945.
