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19th Amendment is passed
In august of 1920, the 19th amendment was finally ratified. For a very long time, women were protesting for their right to vote. When the amendment was passed, every citizen in America were legally allowed to vote. -
The Fordney McCumber Act of 1922
The Fordney McCumber Act was passed by congress in 1922. The act raised tariffs in hopes to protect American farms. Passing this law exuded a pro-business point of view. Unfortunately, the act was extremely unsuccessful. -
Louis Armstrong moves to Chicago
Louis Armstrong was an African American jazz musician. He moved to Chicago to join a band called Oliver's band. Armstrong became the very first successful trumpet soloist while he was in Chicago! Armstrong is still a role model for many people today. -
President Harding passes away
Warren Harding was one of the first presidents to die while in office. Days before his passing, doctors actually thought that Harding was getting better! His death was sudden; he suffered from a heart attack in San Francisco. Just after Warren died, information on the Forbes scandal was exposed. -
Calvin Coolidge elected president
Calvin Coolidge took over for Harding when he passed away in 1923. When it came time for the next election in 1924, Coolidge had to run on his own. Calvin, a republican, won by a landslide. Calvin Coolidge believed that the government should not interfere with business often. -
The KKK marches down Pennsylvania Avenue
The Ku Klux Klan was a racist association that was booming during the 1920's. The most famous event put together by the hate group was the march down Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington. Around 50,000 members attended the march. -
Langston Hughes publishes "I Too"
Langston Hughes was a famous African American poet in the 1920's. In 1926, Hughes published "I, Too Sing America." This poem was meant to empower black people. It also showed white people that African Americans are equal. This poem is still popular today. -
Sacco and Vanzetti executed
Sacco and Vanzetti, two men born in Italy, were executed for murder. America executed these men without even knowing the full truth of the case. By doing this, the United States definitely showed their hatred towards immigrants. They were executed by electric chairs. -
The start of the golden age of Hollywood
The golden age began when "The Jazz Singer" was released. This movie was the first movie ever to have sound! The film was so popular that it was recreated in 1980. Film was a huge way to entertain people in the 20's. -
Teapot Dome scandal ends
Albert Fall was convicted of accepting $100,000 that was used for leasing the Elk Hills naval oil reserve. Fall was the secretary of interior, so obviously he got into a lot of trouble! He was put in jail for one year. In addition, Fall got a $100,000 fine!
