1920's

Time line of the 1920's

By justin zacharyasz

  • Prohibition begins

    Prohibition begins
    Prohibits the use of alcohol around the nation. Many people defy the law and still drink. Many people upset about the restriction. Shows that the central government has too much power.

  • The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is adopted.

    The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is adopted.
    Women can now vote on issues concerning the government. This will lead to more equality in the nation and later lead to African American voting.

  • KDKA in Pittsburgh

    KDKA in Pittsburgh
    The KDKA was the first broadcast radio station in 1920. It helped with the jump of mass media in the country. Distributed information to the people of eartern United States

  • Congress enacts Emergency Quota Act.

    Congress enacts Emergency Quota Act.
    Restricted immigrants coming into the United States. Many people would be stranded because of this act.

  • The boll weevil ruins more than 85 percent of the South’s cotton crop.

    The boll weevil ruins more than 85 percent of the South’s cotton crop.
    The boll weevil infested more than 85 percent of the South's cotton. It ruined the cotton, the cotton could not be used for making clothes and other materials. Helped urge people to take care of crops and the creation of pesticides.

  • National Origins Act replaces Emergency Quota Act.

    National Origins Act replaces Emergency Quota Act.
    The National Origins Act replacing the Emergency Quota Act that restricts certain amount of immigrants in. It is changed to show ethnic diversity.

  • The stock market begins its spectacular rise.

    The stock market begins its spectacular rise.
    The stock market market begins to climb which help people make more money. More products will be produced along with the creation of the movies.

  • Langston Hughes publishes “The Weary Blues.”

    Langston Hughes publishes “The Weary Blues.”
    Langston Hughes published this peom to prove that African Americans can become famous people too. He wanted to earn the respect of the whites through literature.

  • Ku Klux Klan members stage a major march through Washington, D.C.Scopes trial takes place in Dayton, Tennessee.

    Ku Klux Klan members stage a major march through Washington, D.C.Scopes trial takes place in Dayton, Tennessee.
    John Scopes taught about the Theory of Evolution. Many people ended up questioning his ideas. KKK march on Washington to be heard.

  • Herbert Hoover is elected U.S. president.

    Herbert Hoover is elected U.S. president.
    Herbert Hoover is elected president and he is the president in office during the Great Depression. He also has a damn named after him in Nevada.