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Palmer Raids
Palmer Raids was an intense government persecution or political complaint in response to the Red Scare sweeping the nation. -
Senate rejects league
The senate refused to ratify the Versailles treaty or authorize the United States participation in the League of Nations. -
Too much cotton
Cotton prices rise causing southern farmers to plant the largest crop in history. This lead to a huge overproduction and caused the cotton industry to collapse with depressive conditions for most of the 1920’s and 1930’s -
The 19th amendment
The 19th amendment is ratified, giving women the chance to vote and support equality. -
Harding wins presidential election
Harding won the election by a landslide, he had 60% of the popular vote and 75% of the electoral vote. -
Immigration quota established
Congress passes immigration restrictions, creating a quota for European immigration retaining allowance for migrants from Northern and Western Europe -
Sacco-Vanzetti trial
The Sacco-Vanzetti trial begins. The two will eventually be convicted or murder and executed. -
Tariffs rise
Congress passes the Fordney-McCumber tariff raising duties to protect the American manufactures. -
Harding Dies
President Harding dies of a stroke in a San Francisco hotel room. Vice President Calvin coolridge ascends to presidency. -
Stock market crash
The American stock market collapses without warning leaving millions with nothing, signaling the onset of the Great Depression.
