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U.S. Enters WWI
Pres. Woodrow Wilson declares war on Germany after submarine sink the Lusitania, killing 130+ American civilians. -
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Events that Shaped The Great Depression
This timeline includes key dates that occurred throughout The Great Depression. These dates represent the significant events that shaped the lifestyle of Americans. This timeline will provide information regarding the start and finish of The Great Depression, as well as the important events that took place in between. -
WWI Ends
League of Nations and Pres. Wilson's 14 Points introduced. U.S wanted peace, other Allied forces wanted punishment. A consensus could not be voted upon, so U.S. reverted to isolationism. -
The Roaring 20's
Post - War celebrations and the rise of consumer goods caused Americans to spend more money than they actually had. Women also received the right to vote which resulted in more freedom. -
The Stock Market Crash
Recession occurred in the United States as consumer spending decreased, causing a rise in the quantity of goods. Stocks continued to rise and investors could not meet the high standards. As a result, factories let off workers because they didn't need as many people. Ultimately, the cause of the Stock Market Crash resulted in people spending money that they didn't have (credit). -
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The Great Depression
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Rise of Unemployment
By 1933, 20% of the population was unemployed (about 13 - 15 million people). -
Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal
Inaugurated as President. His New Deal Plan created job opportunites and raised real GDP at a rate of 9% per year. One of the programs under the New Deal, the Works Project Administration, employed 8.5 million people starting in 1935 and ending in 1943. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor sparked a military infrastructure in the United States. President Roosevelt declared war and manufacturing increased in order to provide supplies for the war. The unemployment rate decreased to a level lower than at the start of the depression. World War II essentially ends The Great Depression.
