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Scopes "Monkey" Trial
Tennessee passed a law against evolution being taught in public schools, and a biology teacher, John Scopes, violated it and was taken to trial. -
First Transatlantic Flight
Charles A. Lindbergh was the first to complete a solo transatlantic flight, in his plane, Spirit of St. Luis. It took 34 hours and he flew from New York to France. -
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Great Depression
The economic depression throughout the world started with the stock market crash. Spending and investment slowed, employment dropped, and there was much panic and poverty. -
Herbert Hoover
He was the 31st President and served during the first part of the Great Depression. He helped make advances in air travel and radio. -
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New Deal
Taking place during the Great Depression, the projects and programs were put in place by Roosevelt to bring hope and prosperity to the Americans, as many people were put back to work. -
Franklin Roosevelt
The 32nd president served during the Great Depression and World War II. His 3rd inauguration was in 1941 and 4th in 1944, he was the first and only president to serve more than two terms. -
21st Amendment
This amendment repealed the 18th amendment on the prohibition of alcohol. -
Pearl Harbor
The Japanese surprise attacked and bombed a United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, in hopes to prevent the US from interfering with their military attacks in the South Pacific. -
US Declares War
The day following Pearl Harbor, the US declared war on Japan. Germany then declared war on the United States, which led the US to declare war back on them on December 11th.