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Teapot Dome Scandal
The Teapot Dome Scandal was a bribery scandal between President's Harding's administration and private oil companies. The bribe leased oil companies land reserves for low prices at Teapot Dome, Wyoming and two other locations. The scandal broke after Harding died in office. -
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The Stock Market Crash of 1929
After years of rapid growth, the US stock market suddenly crashed on October 24. Five days later, on October 29, "Black Tuesday", investors traded over 16 million dollars. The Dow Jones Industrial Average crashed. This is considered the worst economic event ever. The Stock Market Crash of 1929 event signaled the Great Depression. -
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The Great Depression
The Great Depression is considered the worst economic downturn in industrialized Western history. While the most obvious cause of the Great Depression is the Stock Market Crash of 1929, there were many factors that contributed to it. President FDR attempted to boast the US economy through a series of programs known as the New Deal. -
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Presidency
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States. He entered office during the height of the Great Depression, promising to restore America. Through his New Deal plan and WWII, FDR successfully turned America around. -
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New Deal
The New Deal was a series of federal programs, projects, and laws designed to help get the United States out of the Great Depression. The New Deal plan was created and overseen by President FDR. His programs provided jobs, relief, and economic aid (like the legalizing of unions). -
Japan Invades China
Japan invaded the Republic of China in what is known as the Second Sino-Japanese War. Japan invaded seeking imperialism. This invasion is considered by some as the true start of WWII, as it is the Asian side of the global fight. -
WWII begins
Most historians consider September 1, 1939 as the beginning of WWII. On this date, France and Great Britain declared war on Germany for invading Poland. -
Pearl Harbor Attack
The Pearl Harbor attack was a surprise military attack on the United States military by the Japanese. While the attack was unexpected, The US had been publicly condemning Japan, and imposing tariffs on them for their actions in Asia. Japan attacked the US in hopes to pause their military action for a while; however, days later, the United States declared war on Japan. By the end of the week, the United States declared war on Germany, officially entering WWII.
