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1920’s Elections
On November 2,1920 Warren G. Harding is elected to be president. He won 60% of the popular vote and 75% of the electoral vote. Needless to say he won by a “landslide”. -
Immigration quota established
On May 19,1921 the immigration quota was established. Congress passed immigration restrictions creating a a quota for European immigration to the United States. This was mostly directed to southern and Eastern Europe. -
Tariffs
Congressed passed the Fordney McCumber tariff, highly raising tariffs to protect the American market and manufactures. Although it helps Americans it does not help European economies. It’s worsens the crisis in places like Germany and their grievances. -
1923
On August 2,1923 President Harding died. He died from a stroke in his San Francisco hotel room. Because of Harding’s death his Vice President Calvin Coolidge is put into office. -
1924
On January 9,1924 Ford motor company breaks records. The company has become so successful that they exceed one billion dollars. Ford motor company is one of the most successful motor compines around. -
1925
On May 5, 1925 a highschool teacher, John scopes, violates ban on teaching evolution. Because he violated this ban he was arrested. After being arrested he was shortly after tried and eventually found guilty. -
1926
In October of 1926 the famous book “The Sun Aso Rises” was published. Ernest Hemingway is the famous author of this book. This book became one of the best selling books. -
1927
On September 30,1927 Babe Ruth hits 60th home run. Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs in one baseball season even break his own record of 59. This record will stand for more than 30 years. -
1928
On November 6,1928 Herbert Hoover was elected president. His slogan was “A chicken in every pot, a car in every garbage,”. He ran against and won against Al Smith. -
1929
In October of 1929 the stock market crashed. As the American stock market crashed is started the Great Depression. This caused many American families to go into a panic.
