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Canceled Government Contract
American government cancels billions of dollars worth of contracts for arms and resources. -
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The Roaring 20s
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18th Amendment
January 16, 1920: Volstead act goes into effect at midnight and prohibits every tavern bar and saloon In the United States. -
American Cities
More Americans live in cities than on farms. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteed voting right for women. -
First Commercial Radio
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania, the first commercial radio station is created. It is called KDKA. -
Ford Model T
Only cost $260 per car -
Conflict
City dwellers Vs. Small town folk
Religious disputes: Catholics Vs. Protistans
Racial Conflict: Blacks Vs. Whites
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Stock Market Crash
Investors sell of shares and stock. A record 12.9 million shares were traded. Black Thursday. 5 days later on a day called Black Tuesday, 16,000,000 more shares were traded as people are panicking about the market. -
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The Great Depression
The longest downturn in American history. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt beats Hoover in the 1932 election. -
American Unemployment
About 15,000,000 Americans were unemployed, and half of the countries banks had failed. -
Social Security
Congress passed the social security act created a safety net for Americans who lose their jobs or retire.