1900-1930

By 18jwilson
  • The Gold Standard Act

    The Gold Standard Act

    Established gold as the only standard for redeeming paper money.
    Signed by President McKinley
    (Ended in 1971)
  • San Francisco Earthquake

    San Francisco Earthquake

    $350-400 Million in damages
  • Financial Crisis

    Financial Crisis

    New York Stock Exchange fell almost 50%
  • 16th Amendment

    16th Amendment

    The government was able to collect income taxes.
  • Assembly Line

    Assembly Line

    Henry Ford installs the 1st assembly line
  • World War 1

    World War 1

    WW1 begins and U.S. troops occupy Vera Cruz.
    Lend Lease Act.
  • U.S. Entry

    U.S. Entry

    America enters the World War.
  • Prohibition

    Prohibition

    Led to boot legging and organized crime.
  • Treaty of Versailles

    Treaty of Versailles

    The treaty was signed ending WW1.
  • The Start of the Great Depression

    The Start of the Great Depression

    Stock market crashes.