1920’s events

  • Steel strike ends

    The steel strike of workers working in the steel industry comes to an end after a year.
  • Senate Rejects League

    The senate refused to participate in the League of Nations and the Versailles Treaty.
  • Garvey Conference

    Marcys Garvey an immigrant from Jamaica and the leader of Charismatic Black nationalist group, held the first International Convention empowering colored women and men
  • 19th amendment

    The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote in elections. A huge moment for women around the country.
  • Harding Wins Presidential Election by a Landslide

    Harding won 60% of the popular vote and 75% of the electoral vote. Harding was the republican candidate.
  • Immigration Quota Established

    This was the first time that America had put restrictions on immigration. It prohibited European immigrants from migrating to the US