1921-1940

  • 1929 Stock Market Crash

    1929 Stock Market Crash
    In 1929 the stock market had an insane crash. This had a huge impact on the economy and the peoples money. The stock market crash is a huge factor into what caused the Great Depression.
  • Hitler Comes to Power

    Hitler Comes to Power
    In January of 1933, Hitler comes to power. This awful decision from the German people leads to one of the bloodiest wars known to mankind. Hitlers power starts here and it has a serious long lasting impact on the world.
  • The 21st Ammendment was Passed

    The 21st Ammendment was Passed
    In December of 1933 the 21st Amendment was passed. This amendment ended the 18th amendment and ended prohibition. From this point forward alcohol was legal in America again.
  • Great Depression Ends

    Great Depression Ends
    In 1939 the Great Depression finally ends after years of weighing on American Citizens. After this things can finally return to normal in America and poverty is severely decreased.
  • WW2 Begins

    WW2 Begins
    The second World War begins in September of 1939 when Germany invades neighboring Poland. This aggression is due to the new leader, Hitler, coming to power and begging Germanys terrible reign once again.
  • Auschwitz Established

    Auschwitz Established
    Auschwitz opened its doors in May of 1940. Auschwitz was the biggest internment camp run by the Germans. Thousands of Jews made their way to Auschwitz and very few survived.