The Great Depression

  • J.Edgar Hoover Becomes Head of the FBI

    On May 10th, 1924 J.Edgar Hoover became the head of the F.B.I.
  • Mein Kampf is Published

    Mein Kampf was an autobiography written by Adolf Hitler. In this book, he explains his beliefs and ideas for Germany's future.
  • CCC is Created

    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was created on March 31st, 1933. The CCC was a work relief program formed by the government.
  • Stock Market Crash Begins Great Depression

    The stock market began to crash on October 24, 1929. The market opened 11% lower that day than the previous.
  • The Dust Bowl

    The Dust Bowl was a big cloud of dust that was caused by wind, drought, and poor agricultural practices.
  • Franklin Roosevelt is Elected President (1st Time)

    Roosevelt won against his opponent Herbert Hoover (R) in 1932
  • Adolf Hitler Becomes Chancellor of Germany

    Adolf Hitler was officially elected Chancler of Germany on January 30th, 1933.
  • Germany Invades Poland

    Germany invaded Poland on September 1st, 1939.
  • J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title

    James Braddock won the heavyweight boxing title in 1935.
  • WPA is Created

    WPA, Works Progress Administration, was created by FDR as another form of remedy to try to ease the country out of the depression.
  • 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin

    The 1936 Olympics were held in Berlin, Germany. The Naziparty used this event as some form of propaganda.
  • The Four Freedoms Speech

    The Four Freedoms Speech was a speech given by Franklin D. Roosevelt. He speaks of how we as Americans should be free of speech, worship, want, and fear.
  • Grapes of Wrath is Published

    Grapes of Wrath was published on April 14, 1939. Written by John Steinbeck.
  • Kristallnacht

    Kristallnacht, also known as the night of broken glass, was a night full of attacks on the Jewish people. They burned buildings, arrested victims, killed over 91 people, etc.
  • Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters

    The Wizzard of Oz first premiered on August 25, 1939.