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Wilson’s Presidency term
He was the 28th president of the US and advocated for world peace. This term ended on March 4, 1921. -
WW1 time frame
The United States got involved in WW1 in 1917, but the war was going on long before that. The war was The Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire) against The Allied Powers (Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Japan and the United States). War ended on November 11, 1918 -
Lusitania
The Lusitania was a boat that changed the course of WW1 when a German U-boat torpedoed the British ship killing many people including 123 Americans on May 7, 1915. This was one of the reasons why the United States decided to join the war fight. -
Great Migration timeframe
6 million African Americans migrated from the South to cities like New York. They were moving with the purpose to leave segregated areas, and find jobs up north. This lasted through 1970. -
Year of first woman elected to Congress
Jeannette Rankin, a woman from Montana was elected into congress on this day leading her to be called the “Lady of The House”. She passed away on May 18, 1973 after working in Congress for many years -
Selective Service Act
Signed by Wilson, this act forced all males between the age of 21-30 to register for the military. After a Few months over 10 million men had drafted into WW1. -
Espionage Act
Made it illegal to speak on private information learned while in the US army, taking pictures that could be used as an advantage to a foreign nation, and obtaining national defense information .It’s still an actual act in government today. -
Lenin led a Russian Revolution
Lenin was a Russian lawyer who was the Bolshevik party leader. He led a bloodless revolution against Duma's government. -
Influenza (flu) epidemic
An unusually deadly influenza virus that was the first of 2 pandemics. The epidemic killed more people than the Great War did. -
Wilson’s 14 points
This was a speech Wilson made that stated a 14 point plan to future world peace. The points expressed issues with Europe, post war diplomacy ideas, foreign policy, etc -
Sedition Act
Made it illegal to talk badly about the United States Government, our armed forces, or our flag. This caused problems since it was messing with the first Amendment freedom of speech. -
Schenck vs. US
Charles Schenck and Elizabeth Baer stated that the draft & its rules on not being able to say certain things violated the 1st amendment, so they went to court. The court ruled that Espionage act didn’t violate the 1st amendment and could continue. The ruling was decided on March 3rd 1919 -
US Senate rejects Treaty of Versailles
This treaty officially ended world war 1. It was a peace document signed by both sides from the war. -
Prohibition of alcohol
Occurs when the 18th amendment is out into effect. It was a nationwide ban on the production, transportation, and sale of alcohol. Alcohol becomes legal December 5, 1933 -
Speakeasies
Illegal drinking clubs/dens were people would dance & party during the prohibition of alcohol. The Cotton Club in Harlem and the Stork Club were the most popular clubs. -
19th amendment
It was passed through congress on June 4th 1919, but wasn’t ratified until August 18th 1920. This Amendment granted women the right to vote. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
A US government scandal involving president Warren G. Harding and oil companies. Lots of bribery led was occurring & the presidential cabinet member going to jail, It lasted til 1923. -
World Series is first broadcasted on radio
The New York Giants beat the New York Yankees 5-3. This was the first time the World Series was broadcasted on the radio -
StockMarket Crash
The stock market crashed due to Herbert Hoover & low wages. The stocks originally were declining in September. It ended October 29, 1929. -
Saint Valentine's Day Massacre
7 Chicago north side gang members died in a gang shooting. The event occured on that morning in Lincoln Park.
