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The League of Nations
As World War One came to and end, the League of Nations was established. It was an organization consisting of major powers (58 member states). The goal of this organization was to form international cooperation. -
The 18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment was created in 1919,
And allowed intoxicating liquors to be manufactured, sold, and transported. However, in 1920, this was declared illegal but didn’t outlaw consumption of alcohol. This soon lead to black market alcohol (found in speakeasies). -
Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth, still to this day, is known as one of the most talented and powerful baseball players. In 1920, he set some of the highest records for home runs, bases on balls, runs batted in, etc. In his 1920 season, Ruth managed to finish with 54 home runs. In years further, he continued to break his own records. He was a true hero of the 1920’s. -
Summer Olympics
The first opening of the Olympics began in August 14th, 1920, closely after WW1. The event was held in Antwerp, Belgium. However, because of WW1 and all the destruction and losses of life, not many countries were able to participate in the Games. -
The 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment allows women the opportunity to vote. No matter what sex, all citizens would have a voice in law and politics. -
Chanel No. 5 Perfume
The iconic perfume, still iconic to this day, was created by Coco Chanel. She was a well-known designer and businesswoman. She made millions with her perfumes. -
The Communist Party
In 1921, the communist party of China is formed. This group seeks social and economic achievements of communism. -
Egypt Declares it’s Independence
In 1922, Egypt became its own independent state. Although they were independent, British still had a strong influence in this country. This was angering to the Egyptians, because they felt as if their own country didn’t belong to them. -
The Great Gatsby
In April of 1925, The Great Gatsby was published by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It is known to be one of the most famous and well-known novels. It’s about justice, power, greed, betrayal, and the American Dream. -
Route 66
The U.S Route 66 ran from east west to the central part of New Mexico. The purpose of this as to reduce distance from Chicago to Los Angeles. It was a convenient way of transportation. -
The First Trans-Atlantic Flight
Charles Lindbergh was the first pilot to successfully cross the Atlantic Ocean. Alone, he non-stop flew from Long Island, New York to Paris, France. -
The First Television Transmitter
John Logie Baird creates the first television transmitter in Great Britain. Otherwise known as the first television station. Obviously this has grown and developed into bigger and better things as of today. -
Mickey Mouse
In the cartoon “Steamboat Willie,” Mickey Mouse appeared and became a huge hit. Still to this day, Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse are incredibly famous. -
St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
On February 14th of 1929, seven members of Bug Moran’s gang were shot by men in police uniforms. Al Capone, member of a well-known gang, along with other men are suspected to be responsible for this occasion. The gang violence had reached its maximum. -
Black Thursday / The Great Crash
Black Thursday also known as the Great Crash is what started the Great Depression (a worldwide economic crisis). This happened because of sellers who traded 13 million shares on the NY exchange.
