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J.Edgar Hoover Becomes Head of the FBI
When Hoover was 29 years old, he became the acting director and was later declared the Director of the FBI. -
Mein Kampf is Published
The book is about antisemitism and Hitler's thoughts. -
Stock Market Crash Begins Great Depression
Everyone lost their money due to the stock market crash which led to the Great Depression. People were buying stocks on margin and not paying back the money. The banks failed and people couldn't get their money from the banks. -
The Dust Bowl Begins
Overfarmed and overgrazed land turned to dust. Dust storms occurred regularly. -
Franklin Roosevelt is Elected President (1st Time)
The election was during the Great Depression between Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt. -
Adolf Hitler Become Chancellor of Germany
When Hitler became the Chancellor of Germany, he and the Nazis assumed control. -
CCC is Created
The CCC allowed men 18-25 to enlist in work programs. It improved the lands, forests, and parks. -
WPA is Created
WPA stands for "Works Progress Administration." It was used to boost employment. -
J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title
Braddock won against Baer and won the heavyweight boxing title. -
Olympic Games in Berlin
Jesse Owens won four gold medals. He was the first American to win four gold medals at an Olympic Games. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht is also known as "The Night of Broken Glass" because the Nazis destroyed the homes, businesses, and places of worship that belonged to Jewish people. -
Grapes of Wrath is Published
This is a movie about a family moved from Oklahoma to California because of the dust bowl. -
Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters
The movie is about a girl named Dorothy who was taken away while in her house by a tornado and landed in the land of Oz. She comes across a scarecrow, a tin man, and a lion. To help them get what they need, she needs to get the broom of the wicked witch of the West. -
Germany Invades Poland
German forces attacked Poland. It lasted from September 1 to October 5, 1939. -
The Four Freedoms Speech
This speech was about his vision of living in a world where people had freedom of speech and religion and didn't have to worry about where their next meal was coming from.