1929-1940

  • Stock Market Crash

    Stock Market Crash
    This was the day all the stocks crashed and dropped very low. Often refered to as black tuesday.
  • Hoovervilles

    Hoovervilles starting showing up everywhere, They were shanty towns built by unemployed and destitute people during the depression.
  • The Dust Bowl

    The Dust Bowl
    Severe storms of dust came over the lands. Many people had to wear gas masks to protect themselves from all the dust.
  • Star Spangled Banner

    Star Spangled Banner
    The Star Spangled Banner was approved by president Hoover.
  • Lowest point

    Lowest point
    Stock Market drops to its lowest point ever.
  • 1st term

    1st term
    F.D.R is elected into his first term.
  • Hitler...

    Hitler...
    Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany.
  • 21st Amendment

    21st Amendment
    Prohibiton was put in place. No Alcohol was to be produced or sold.
  • National Labor Relations

    National Labor Relations
    President Roosevelt signs the legislation into law. It protects the rights of employees and employers.
  • Social Security Act

    Social Security Act
    Roosevelt approved the social security Act. It provides general welfare for people in need.
  • Hindenburg

    Hindenburg
    A Blimp catches on fire. It killed 35 people.
  • Rooselvelt's back

    Rooselvelt's back
    Rooselvelt is back for his 3rd time in office.