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Council of National Defense Establshed
The Council of National Defense was created by President Wilson to study and fix problems with mobilization before World War 1. -
Germany's Violent Response
Germany announces their decision to wage unrestricted submarine warfare. They were sinking all ships in the warzone, including Americas as a response to Wilson's neutrality address. -
Peace Without Victory Address
Woodrow Wilson delivers his "Peace Without Victory" address which was one of his most moving addresses. It restated America's commitment to neutral rights. -
Zimmermann Note is Pubished
The Zimmerman Note was a document written by Arthur Zimmermann that proposed a German-Mexican Alliance. This infurieted Americans. -
President Wilson's Second Inauguration
This was President Wilson's second term. It ocurred in the midst of World War 1. -
Request for War
Wilson addresses a joint session of Congress asking for the Declaration of War. He no longer belives that America can profit from neutrality. -
America Comes to Fight
America officially enters World War 1 and coins the trademark term "Made in Germany." -
First Regular Airmail Service Begins
For the first time, with one round trip a day, between Washington and New York. -
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Influenza Epidemic
Worldwide influenza epidemic kills nearly 20 million by 1920. The US loses 500,000 people. -
Wilson Delivers His Fourteen Points Address
Wilson had been recognized as the leader of the Allied cause in the war. He delivers this famous speech to Congress with the purpose of keeping Russia in the war. -
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Red Scare
The Red Scare was a movement caused by the Bolshevik Revolution. Many Americans were afraid that Communism would come into the US and take over, causing many political radicals to be arrested and deported. -
League of Nations Meets
For the first time, the League of Nations meets. The US is not represented at this meeting. -
18th Amendment is Ratified
The 18th Amendment prohibited the non-medical sale of alcohol. It forbade the sale, manufacture, and transportation of all alcohol throughout the US. The 18th Amendment was repealed by the 21st Amenddment in 1933. It is the only Amendment to ever be repealed. -
Seattle General Strike
The seattle General Strike started from worker's discontent after World War 1. 35,000 shipyard workers walked off their jobs and demanded higher wages and shorter hours. The entire city then went on strike to get the same rights as they did before the war. The Seattle General Strike helped start the Red Scare. -
Volstead Act
The Volstead Act establishes a Prohibition Bureau within the Treasury Department. It was mostly ineffective, especially in strong anti-prohibiton states. -
The 19th Amendment is Ratified
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified. This gave women the right to vote. -
President Wilson Faces Health Issues
President WIlson has a stroke, setting him back in the midst of international tensions. From this stroke, Wilson became paralyzed on his left side. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles outlines the terms of peace for the end of World War 1. It is rejected by the Senate. -
Warren G. Harding is Inaugurated
Warren G. Harding is inaugurated as the 29th President of the United States. -
Emergeny Quota Act
The Emergency Quota Act was passed to set a quota for newcomers coming from Europe. This new quota was set at 3% for any given year. -
Peace with Austria and Germany
President Harding signs a resolution declaring a peace between the US, Austria, and Germany. -
President Harding Dies
President Harding dies suddenly in his wife's prescence. Vice President Coolidge takes over. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
The Teapot Dome Scandal breaks and the Senate launches an investigation into the improperly leasing of naval oil reserves during the Harding presidency. -
Immigration Act of 1924
The Immigration Act of 1924 cut immigration quotas from 3% to 2%. Certain countries were allowed to send a set amount of immigrants to the US each year. It also restricted the immigration of many Eastern Europeans, Italians, and Jews. -
Coolidge's Second Inauguration
After becoming President, former Vice President Coolidge is inaugurated as a second term for President. -
Evolution is Prohibited in Public Schools
Tennessee passes a law prohibiting the teaching of evolution is public schools. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
The Scopes Monkey Trial happened in response to law passed in Tennessee that banned schools from teaching evolution. Teacher John Scopes was put on trial for teaching evolution, raising a countrywide debate on whether people believed in evolution and whether it should be taught. -
The Spirit of St. Louis
Charles Lindbergh makes the first nonstop transatlantic flight alone in his plane The Spirit of St. Louis. -
Herbet Hoover is inaugurated
Herbert Hoover is inaugurated as the 31st president. He promised the people prosperity and tried to deal with the Great Depression by restoring public faith in the community. -
Great Depression
The Stock Market crashes, causing the Great Depression. This depression continued throughout most of the 1930s. This was a huge economic crisis and a period of very low business activity.
