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Herbert Hover took office on march 4th, 1929. sadly, he was blamed for the depression even though it wasnt his fault completely.
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The Dust Bowl began around July 16th, 1932. a lack of raind for a really long time led to many dust storms and lack of crops in western America.
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The bonus army marched to Washington on July 28th, 1932. it was an army of soldiers from world war one who wanted the money they were promised for fighting in WW1 that was to be given to them in 1945. hoover did not agree and sent in the troops to get rid of them.
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The Reconstruction Finance Corporation was established on August 1st, 1932. It sent out two million dollars to banks in America to help repay loans.
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Franklin Roosevelt was elected on November 8th, 1932. He would end up serving as president until 1945. It was because of him that presidents are now only allowed to serve two terms in office.
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Adolf Hitler took power as Chancellor around January 4th, 1933. The people of Germany liked him because he was a strong leader.
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The New deal” began being passed on June 28th, 1933. It was a series of laws FDR came up with to lead America to “relief, recovery and reform.”
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Father Coughin came on the air during the 1930s. originally e was on FDR's side but then came to attack him and blame jewish people just like hitler
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The Indian Reorganization Act was passed on June 18th, 1934.it gave land back to native americans and entitles them to certain rights.
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The Social Security Act was passed on August 14th, 1935. it was made up to help the many americans who were in need.
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Neutrality Acts began on august 31st, 1935 and would go until 1939. it said that america wouldn't be involved in foreign conflicts.
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The Gm sit-down strike began on December 30th, 1936. They sat down in their plants until their demands were met by the company.
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The Rape of Ninking happened on december 13th, 1937. Japanese soldiers killed and raped many chinese people.
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“The grapes of wrath” was published on October 1st, 1939. It talked about what it was like living on a farm during the great depression.
