the 20s

The Sherman Antitrust act

Jul 2, 1890

This was an attempt from Teddy Roosevelt when he was "trust busting" who tried to end business monopolies.

President Teddy Roosevelt becomes president

Nov 11, 1901

Teddy Roosevelt, who was vice president at the time, became president when President McKinley was assasinated.

President Theodore Roosevelt and the Panama Canal

Aug 20, 1903

President Roosevelt felt the need that the US needed a canal to ease travel distances for trading.

Roosevelt Corollary

Dec 20, 1904

This was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, saying that the USA has the right to intervene as a last resort to ensure that other nations in the Western Hemisphere fufill their obligations.

The making of the Bull Moose Party

Nov 21, 1912

This party was made by Teddy Roosevelt when the Republican party nominated William Taft to run for president. This branch was also called the Progressive party.

Federal Reserve Act

Dec 23, 1913

The Federal Reserve Act was passed by Woodrow Wilson. This act was made to create the Federal Reserve system, which is the Central banking system in the USA.

Clayton Antitrust act

Sep 21, 1914

This act provided clarification on the Sherman Antitrust act, to prohibit some actions that lead to business monopolies. This law was made by Woodrow Wilson.

Woodrow Wilson became president

Nov 20, 1915

Woodrow Wilson became president in 1915 when he ran against Eugene V Debs (socialist), William Taft (republican), and Teddy Roosevelt (Bull Moose)

The US entered WW1

Apr 6, 1917

President Woodrow Wilson decided to enter the US into the WW1 when Germany went against the their promise to not do unrestricted submarine warfare. Also, Authur Zimmerman wrote the "Zimmerman note" which wanted Mexico to plot against the US in 1917, which made things worse for Germany.

Passing of the 19th Amendment

Jun 4, 1919

This occured after years of women fighting for women sufferage. President Wilson passed this amendment and gave women the right to vote.

Warren Harding became president

Mar 4, 1921

Warren Harding was elected as president after running against James Cox.

Immigration restriction act

Oct 21, 1921

This is a law that Warren Harding passed that established the immigrant quota system.

Harding's speech on Civil Rights

Oct 26, 1921

On this date, President Harding gave a speech in Birmingham Alabama regarding his advocacy in the civil rights including women and African Americans.

Sheppard Tower Act

Nov 21, 1921

This is a law that Warren Harding passed to provide federal oversight for state infantry morality programs and women's and children's health care.

Calvin Coolidge became president

Aug 2, 1923

Calvin Coolidge was elected president in 1923 and ran against John Davis (democrat) and Robert LaFollete (progressive).

Soldiers' Bonus Bill

Mar 18, 1924

Congress wanted to pass a law that gave veterans 20 year annuities. This was given to Coolidge to veto or pass, and he vetoed this bill.

Indian Citizenship Act

Oct 21, 1924

During Calivin Coolidge's presidency, he was passed this act to give Native Americans citizenship.

McNary-Haugen Bill

May 23, 1928

This was a bill forwarded to Coolidge in 1928, but was vetoed. This bill was in hopes to subsidize American agriculture by raising domestic prices of farm products.

President Hoover was president

Mar 21, 1929

Hoover was elected into office in 1929 since Coolidge didnt want to run for the 2nd term.

The Great Depression started

Oct 29, 1929

This event started while President Hoover was in office. This was when the stocks crashed, unemployment rates skyrocketed, and resources ran extremely low.

Smoot- Hawley Tariff

Jun 17, 1930

This act was passed by Hoover that raised tariffs by almost 50% on over 20,000 imported goods.

Federal Home Loan Act

Jul 22, 1931

This was President Hoover's attempt to lower the cost to buy a home. This was crucial during the depression.