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Woodrow Wilson’s Presidential Term
President Woodrow Wilson served as President of the United States until March 4, 1921. -
World War I
World War I is also called the “Great War” and was started when Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated.
It ended on November 11, 1918. -
The Sinking of The Lusitania
The RMS Lusitania was heading to England from the United States when German U-Boats torpedoed the ship with passengers onboard, which precipitated the United States’ involvement in WWI. -
The Great Migration
The Great Migration is a period of time where African-Americans migrated to urban areas of the United States and left the south due to racial discrimination. This ended in 1970. -
Lenin Led a Russian Revolution
Lenin lead an uprising against the provisional government once Czar Nicolas went into hiding. He called for a system of government where the working class ruled. The Revolution ended in 1923 when Lenin and his forces destroyed the White Army, which was a grouping of democratic socialists. -
First women Congressman
Jeannette Rankin from Montana was elected to the House of Representatives. -
Selective Service Act
The Selective Service Act authorized the conscription of people for the military for men ages 21 to 45. -
Espionage Act
The Espionage Act limited the content of information allowed to be spread regarding US political standings and policies -
Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points Speech
Woodrow Wilson made his speech outlining ideas and procedures for promoting peace throughout the world. -
Influenza Epidemic
The first casa of influenza in the United States was reported at a military base in Kansas. The virus spread throughout the U.S., and the world due to the transportation of troops form WWI. The Pandemic ended in April of 1920 when people built up immunity and the virus ended. -
Sedition Act
The Sedition Act made it illegal to speak out against U.S governmental decisions and policies. It was repealed in 1921. -
Prohibition in The United States
The 18th amendment to ban the sale, distribution, and ability to make alcohol was ratified, but was repealed in 1933. -
Schenck vs United States
Schenck distributed a flyer opposing the draft, which under the espionage act was illegal. The Court ruled in favor of the Espionage Act, said the Act was lawful and did not inhibit the first amendment. -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment, which gives women the right to vote was ratified. -
Rejection of the Treaty of Versailles
The United States Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles, despite Woodrow Wilson’s advocation for it. -
Wall Street Terrorist Attack
An bomb was placed in a wagon and was detonated on a corner Wall Street, killing 38 people. Italian anarchists were the likely culprits behind the bomb. -
Teapot dome scandal
President Warren G. Harding’s Secretary of Interior accepted bribes from oil tycoons and gave them land rights for oil drilling on federal land. The scandal ended in 1923. -
Irish Free State Created
After the Irish War of Independence, a treaty was signed forming the Irish Free State. -
Route 66 Opened
Route 66 which spans from Chicago to Los Angeles was opened. -
The Great Depression
Once the stock market crashed, it decimated the United States economy, and due to the gold standard the economic depression entered Europe and was felt worldwide. People lost their jobs and were struggling to put food on the table. The Great Depression ended in 1939.
