1920 - 1941

  • Harlem Renaissance

    Harlem Renaissance
    Known as the “New Negro Movement”. It marked a moment when white America started recognizing the contribution of blacks and their identities.
  • Revenue Act

    Revenue Act
    Slashed income tax on wealthy and corporations.
  • Stock Market Crashes

  • Franklin Roosevelt elected

    Franklin Roosevelt elected
  • Hitler comes to power

    Hitler comes to power
  • Social Security Act

  • Fair Labor Standard Acts

    Creates the right to minimum wage.
  • World War II begins

    World War II begins
    World War II included many countries. Two opposing military alliances were the Axis and Allies.