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Smoot-HawleyTariff Passed
The Smoot-HawleyTariff adds a massive tariff to foreign good, this was the governments’ idea to make people buy domestic goods. -
Empire State Building Finished
Empire State Building is completed. Constrcution began in 1930, the opening day was on May 1, 1931. -
Al Capone is convicted of Income Tax Evasion
On June 16, 1931, Al Capone pled guilty to tax evasion, and prohibition chagres. He told the press he stroke the deal for a 2 and 1/2 sentance, but the judge said no such thing. On October 18, 1931, Capone was convicted after trial, and on November 24, was sentenced to eleven years in Federal prison. -
The Great Depression Influences Economies Worldwide
More than 24.5% of the population are unemployed in the United States. Over 20% of the workforce are unemployed in the United Kingdom. The Canadian unemployment reached 27%. The German unemployment rate reached nearly 30%. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt is Elected President
Started working in office in March 4th, 1933. He issued a list of orders, together they are called the New Deal. -
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary Opens
The Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, also known as "The Rock," opens near San Francisco and is used to hold some of the more dangerous and well-known U.S. criminals. -
The 21st Amendment is Passed
After about ten years, the 21st Amendment is passed repealing the 18th Amendment ending prohibition of alcohol. -
President Roosevelt's Revenue Act (Wealth Tax Act)
The Wealth Tax was a progressive tax that took up to 75 percent of the highest incomes, and was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. -
The Fair Labor Standards Act ( Wages and Hours Bill ) Psses
is a federal statute of the United States. It introduced the forty-hour work week and miniumun wage. -
The World's Fair opens in New York
On April 30, 1939, the New York World’s Fair opens in New York City. The opening ceremony, which featured speeches by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and New York Governor Herbert Lehman, ushered in the first day of television broadcasting in New York.
