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Garvey founds Universal Negro Improvement Association
Garvey supported a movement to help African-Americans start their own country in Africa/help African-Americans start businesses. -
Bolshevik Revolution in Russia
Russian Communist revolution succeeded; caused fear in America that capitalism might be overthrown. -
Red Scare
"Reds", or Communists were hunted by the government. J. Edgar Hoover and Palmer were involved in the arrests. -
Anarchist Bombings
New York City, Seattle, and others were bombed. -
Riots!
Riots caused by a group of whites stoning an African-American in Lake Michigan. Fighting between A-A's and whites-38 died and 500 injured. -
Steelworker Strike
350,000 steelworkers go on strike demanding higher wages and eight hour day. It ended in a riot-18 died in Gary, Indiana. -
Boston Police Officers' Strike
When Boston police officers went on strike hoping to get a union; they were fired by Massachusetts governor Calvin Coolidge. -
1920 Election
Harding won presidency, Coolidge won vice presidency. They were Republicans. First time women could vote. -
Sacco and Vanzetti Found Guilty
Two Italian anarchists found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
One of the people hired by Harding (in his Cabinet) leased land in Wyoming in exchange for a bribe-greatly stressed Mr. Harding. Harding would have a heart attack. -
Coolidge Becomes President
Calvin Coolidge is sworn in as president by his father. -
Kellogg-Briand Pact
The US and 14 countries outlaw war. -
1924 Election
Coolidge is elected president. Robert La Follette ran as a third party candidate (Progressive). Some women even won governorships.
