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American Plan
American capitalism took off and they tried to claim labor unions were unconstitutional. Political -
Al Capone Gang Empire
Al Capone became rich and famous by selling moonshine, gambling, and prostitution. He became a big gang boss in New York and Chicago. Economic -
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1920s APUSH timeline
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Prohibition started
Production, sale, consumption, and posession of all intoxicating liquors was illegal, and would remain illegal until late 1933. Political -
Babe Ruth hits first home run as a Yankee
New to the New York Yankees, George Herman Ruth hit a "colossal clout" against the Boston Red Sox, and soon became famous for hitting a lot of home runs. Social -
19th amendment was passed
The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote, and women also gained many other freedoms in the 20s. Social -
National Football League is founded
The football we all know and love today was founded in 1920 and brought the best football players onto the field. It caused big economic booms in urban areas. Economic -
Sinclair Lewis published "Main Street"
This is Lewis' first big novel that sold over 25,000 copies and encouraged him to write more and make more money on it. Social -
Calvin Coolidge presidential term
Elected in 1923, Coolidge became the 30th president of the United States, and was president until 1929. Political -
Immigration Act of 1924
Limited amount of immigrants allowed in the United States with a quota. Political -
Ford Motor Company exceeds $1B
Ford Motor Company, ran by Henry Ford, exceeded $1,000,000,000 in net worth, and created more jobs for people in America. Economic -
Scopes Monkey Trial
When John Scopes was arrested and found guilty for teaching evolution in his biology classes when it was illegal. Political -
Lindbergh Cross-Atlantic Flight
Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Some say he cheated because he used a plane. Social -
The Jazz Singer was released
The first movie with sound that was synced to the actors was released in Hollywood in 1927. Social -
Mickey Mouse was created
Walt Disney created the best cartoon in the history of the world in Mickey Mouse. Social -
Stock Market Crash
Economic issue that caused all business stocks to collapse and everybody was broke for the next 10 years. Economic