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1920s Timeline
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The 18th Amendment
The banning of alcohol began and bars began to close. Females strongly wanted it to be banned. Laws were passed. -
The 19th Amendment
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The 19th Amendment
Women get the right to vote. They are starting to become equal to men. A law is finally made. -
The Butler Act
The controversy to teach evolution in school. Some people believed that God created all. Others believed that we evolved from apes. -
Rudolph Valentino
He was an italian actor who died. He starred in a lot of movies. Also, was very famous. -
Dempsy vs. Tunney
The boxing match that was very popular. The match was played everywhere. It was broadcasted on the radio. -
Babe Ruth
He had hit 60 home runs in one season. Beat his record. He had become the most famous baseball player of all time. -
The First Talking Film
The start of talking in films. A lot of people lost their jobs because their voice wasn't pleasing to the ear. Was a big hit in the 1920s. -
Herbert Hoover
Hoover wins the presidency. He was a republican. Defeated democrat Alfred E. Smith. -
Mickey Mouse
First Mickey Mouse film was made. Was the very first cartoon made. Very popular with children. -
The Stock Market Crash
The stock market had crashed. It caused people to lose money. Started the Great Depression.
