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18th Amendment Passed
Made it illegal to produce, transport and sell intoxicating liquors. It did not make it illegal to consume any intoxicating liquors though. Prohibition of the Amendment began 1 year after ratification. -
Palmer Raids
The Palmer Raids were raids on suspected radicals by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer. Thousands of people were arrested due to being considered radical. These people who were part of certain groups that were considered radical were called aliens and could face deportation. -
Jazz Music Becomes Popular
New styles of music and dancing emerged in the 1920s, that music being jazz music. Jazz music is largely credited to African-American artists. Jazz was the music that almost everybody listened to at the time. -
Labor Unrest
During this time there were around 3,000 strikes and around 4 million workers participated in these strikes against their jobs. There were many soldiers returning home which created an abundance of workers. All of the organized labor was linked to Communism. -
Credit is Created
A new form of being able to purchase items was created. Credit made it so you could buy something and not pay for it up front. You still had to pay for it later though. This made it easier for people to get things that they wanted. -
19th Amendment Passed
The ratification of the 19th Amendment made it possible for women to vote. Before this, only men were allowed to vote, but now voting is not limited based on gender. -
Radio Broadcasting Invented
Radio broadcasting became a new thing during the 1920s. It was much like watching tv today and everybody would tune in to listen to news and shows. Many different radio stations hosted broadcasts similar to today. -
Warren Harding Elected President
Warren Harding was elected POTUS in 1920 using the slogan, “Return to normalcy.” His goal was to bring this country back to normal and how it was before WWI. He was pro-business and wanted more business in government. -
Amelia Earhart Buys Her Own Plane
Amelia Earhart was an American female aviator who was the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She set many flying records. A year after her first flight in an airplane she bought one of her own after falling in love. She mysteriously disappeared on a flight somewhere in the Pacific Ocean and was never found. -
Mass Production of the Model-T
The Ford Model-T was the first affordable vehicle to be produced. Prices were low due to the assembly line which made mass production possible for vehicles. Ford workers were payed an unbelievable $5 a day. The Model-T revolutionized transportation. -
Immigration Act
Many immigrants were in fear during this time due to the revival of the Ku Klux Klan who’s goal was to rid the country of immigrants. This act also discriminated against eastern and souther Europeans. It also excluded immigrants from Southern & Eastern Europe and Asia. -
The Great Gatsby is Written
The Great Gatsby was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald about the Jazz age. It became one of the most popular books at the time due the author being so famous. -
KKK March in Washington D.C.
Members of the Ku Klux Klan were nativists who set out against minorities. They conducted massacres and extremely immoral things. They had over 4 million members. Their march through Washington D.C. demonstrated public acceptance of them and they gained support. -
Sacco and Vanzetti
Sacco and Vanzetti were Italian anarchists who were put on trial for murder. They committed and armed robbery where they killed two men. Their trial resulted in the execution of both of them. -
Babe Ruth Breaks Records
On September 30, 1927, Babe Ruth broke the home run record after hitting his 60th home run. His record stood for 34 years. Babe Ruth is still remembered today as a baseball legend for his success at the plate. -
Valentine’s Day Massacre
A team of men, believed to be part of Al Capone’s gang, killed seven men in Chicago. They opened fire on members of an opposing gang, run by George Moran. -
Stock Market Crash
The Stock Market Crash of 1929, also known as the Wall Street Crash, was a major stock market crash that occurred. It mostly occurred due to declining production, unemployment, low wages, debt, and economic struggles. This was a leading factor of the Great Depression.
