1900-1920 Timeline

  • The Model T

    In 1908, five years after Henry Ford established Ford Motor Company, he released the Model T. This put America on wheel and made it possible for the middle classes to have cars.
  • The Assembly Line

    The first assembly line created by Henry Ford was used and changed manufacturing in America
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    World War I

    War involving America and nations across the globe which lead to over 115,000 American deaths. America joint the war in early 1917.
  • Sinking of the Lusitania

    The sinking of this British ship by German U-boat was a leading factor to America joining World War I.
  • Eighteenth Amedment

    The eighteenth amendment was ratified causing the prohibition of alcohol in the United States. This was controversial amendment and brought halos within America.
  • Nineteenth Amendment

    the 19th amendment was ratified giving women the right to vote in America.
  • The League of Nations

    League of Nations with an origin at the treaty of Versailles goes into affect in 1920. America refused to join even though it was President Wilson’s idea.