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1920s era
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The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is adopted.Prohibition begins.
Women could now vote, giving them a say in politics finally. Prohibition started, which lead to people illeagally buying, selling and consuming alcohol. -
KDKA in Pittsburgh
Was the worlds first commercial radio station that was licensed in Pittsburg. KDKA's first air date was on November 2nd 1920. This was the start of radio being in every home, with many Americans listening each day. -
Congress enacts Emergency Quota Act.
The Emergency Quota Act was also known as the Immigration Restriction Act of 1921. Which restricted the amount of immigrants admitted into the United States. Which in turn lead to fewer immigrants coming to the US. -
The boll weevil ruins more than 85 percent of the South’s cotton crop.
This beetle feeds on cotton buds and flowers, devestating cotton growers, because the ruin the crop. This lead to studying and trying to find out what to do about this epidemic. -
The stock market begins its spectacular rise.National Origins Act replaces Emergency Quota Act.
The stock market rising causes many to go and buy stocks. The national orgins act restricted immigration by creating national quotas. -
Ku Klux Klan members stage a major march through Washington, D.C.Scopes trial takes place in Dayton, Tennessee.
The KKK's major march was the strongest and longest presense they had ever done. Causing a riot among people. The scopes trial was held showing that evolution was not to be taught. -
Langston Hughes publishes “The Weary Blues.”
"The Weary Blues" describes an evening of listening to a blues musician in Harlem. Giving readers an apreciation for the state of mind of a blues musican. -
Sacco and Vanzetti are executed.Charles Lindbergh flies across the Atlantic.
Sacco and Vanzetti are executed by electric chair. Lindbergh was not the first man to fly solo or across the ocean. -
Herbert Hoover is elected U.S. president.
