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KDKA in Pittsburgh
The KDKA was a radio station in Pittsburgh. It was one of the first to really hit it off on the radio. -
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is adopted
The 19th amendment was giving women the right to vote. In 1920 all of the protesting they did finally payed off and still is to this day. -
Prohibition Begins
In 1920 the federal government outlawed all alcoholic beverages. Which is initially supposed to be the states decision. It had many effects following it such as bootleggers, cotton clubs, and many illegally handled beverages. -
Congress enacts Emergency Quota Act.
It was an act passed by the 67th Congress. It basically just stated that if you are an immigrant in the United States already then you may stay. Although, if you are not already in The United States then stay out. -
The Boll Weevil Ruins More Than 85 Percent of the South’s Cotton Crop
As the stalk market was rising it had to be stopped in its tracks. Cotton production was reduced by almost 50% when the boll weevil swept through and ruined the majority of Southern farmers cotton farms. -
National Origins Act Replaces Emergency Quota Act.
The National Origins Act replaced the Emergency Quota Act in 1924. It made immigration extremely hard, providing so many restrictions. Mostly it discriminated against immigrants from southern and eastern Europe and virtually excluded Asians. -
The Stock Market Begins Its Spectacular Rise
In 1924 sales were booming. Which were causing the stalk market to rise drastically. -
Ku Klux Klan Members Stage A Major March Through Washington, D.C.
The KKK had their largest march or "protest" in Washington D.C. in 1925. Almost a mile of men covered in white cloth. -
Scopes Trial Dayton, Tennessee
In Tennessee, the Scopes Trial took place because of a substitute teacher teaching his students about eveolution. -
Langston Hughes Publishes “The Weary Blues.”
In 1926 Hughes publisshes his book "The Weary Blues". It was full of poetry, and is a big symbol for the Harlem Renassaince. -
Sacco and Vanzetti are executed
Sacco and Vanzetti were of accused of the crie of stealing money. Although, there was little to no evidence of it happening.. They still were electrocuted. -
Charles Lindbergh Flies Across the Atlantic
harles Linderburgh, also known as lucky lindy. Due to his flight across the Atlantic. It took him 33 hours. -
Herbert Hoover is elected U.S. president
Herbert hoover was the 31st president. He was the elected republican.
