-
Period: to
The Roaring 20s
-
The Volstead Amendment is Made
This closes every bar, and tavern, and saloon in the United States. Stops people from buying alcoholic drinks. -
The Radio and Automobile
In the 1920's the radio is loved by everyone in the country. The cars cost $260 and they move people around faster. People are now buying things with credit, they are loaned money by the bank. -
Canceled Contracts
The Government cancels contracts with companies that made war parts. But the economy does grow back. The 1920's were a happy time for the younger adults. -
The 19 Amendment allowed Women to Vote
This amendment allowed women to vote. New technologies made house work quicker and easier. -
Social Conflict
Conflict between city dwellers and small town resident, Protestants and Catholics, Blacks and White, and New women and Old fashioned family values. -
Stock Market Crash
Investors begin selling off multiple shares in stocks. On Thursday November 24th, 12.9 million shares were sold, Black Thursday. On Black Tuesday, 16 million more shares are traded away. Panic swept Wallstreet. -
Period: to
The Great Depression
-
Franklin D. Roosevelt
He won an overwhelming victory against Herbert Hoover, Hoover became so unlikeable because he couldn't deal with the Great Depression. -
American Unemployment
By 1933, nearly fifteen million Americans were unemployed, half of the countries banks had failed. In 1929, people in the country stopped spending money. Consumer spending drops, factories are filling up with their un bought products. -
Social Security
The Social Security act was passed by Congress, this gave the government would save your money. This was helpful to people who couldn't save their money well.