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18th Amendment

Jan 16, 1919

This Amendment made alcohol illegal.This inspired bootlegging and speakeasies.

Lenin and the Communist State/Red Scare

Mar 15, 1919

Vladimir Lenin founded the communist state in Russia. This was a Strong anti-communist time, Many were Afraid communist tried to override capitalism.

Volstead Act

Oct 18, 1919

This Act inforced the 18th amendment.This act prohibited alcohol.

Palmers Raids

Nov 7, 1919

Raids by the Government to get rid of radicals.These raids were led by Alexander Palmer

Sacco and Vanzetti trial

Apr 15, 1920

Two Innocent Italians are executed.Sacco and Vanzetti were falsely accused of robbery and murder.Everyone knew they were innocent.

19th Amendment ratified

Aug 18, 1920

Gives women the right to vote. This helped women gain suffrage they fought hard for.

Teapot Dome Affair

Apr 15, 1922

This eas a fight over oil reserves in wyoming.End when Secretary of interior is guilty of accepting bribes and was arrested.

National Orgins Act

May 15, 1924

First Permanent limitation on immigrants.The number of immigrants coming into america was Reduced by 2%

Scopes Trial

Apr 25, 1925

Also known as the "monkey trial".John T. Scopes was guilty of teaching the evolution theory.

Charles Lindbergh crosses the Atlantic

May 20, 1927

Charles Left Roosevelt feild in New York May 1927.He landed In Paris about 34 hours later.Plane named "spirt of St.louis"

1st talking movie,The Jazz Singer is released

Oct 6, 1927

89 Minute movie starring Al Jolson.This was The first talking movie.

Herbert Hoover elected president

Mar 4, 1929

Won election with and electoral college victory 444 to 87.He beat democratic Alfred E. Smith

Stock Market Crashes

Oct 24, 1929

Worst Depression in the nations history.Estimated loses of $50 Billion.