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Immigration Act of 1924
Designed to slow or diminish immigration into the US. These included the Asian Exclusion Act and the National Origins Act, -
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Herbert Hoover Presidency
31st president of the United States. His term covered the depression as he tried to recover the economy but failed. -
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The Great Depression
The worst economic downturn in history. Starting with the stock market crash, the depression led to dramatically high unemployment rates and a devastating cycle of poverty. The only thing that brought the US out of the Depression was the economic boost from joining the Second World War. -
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Later she would fly non-stop across the US. Eventually she would try to fly around the world, which she disappeared during. -
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The First New Deal
US government programs to help "relieve, recover, and reform" those affected by the Depression. The "First New Deal" is the first set of programs FDR presents such as the NRA and FERA -
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidency
The 32nd president, FDR served more time than anyone in the presidential position: 12 years. He recovered the nation from the Depression and led through World War 2. He died shortly into his fourth term. -
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The Second New Deal
The 2nd group of programs that FDR introduced more aid and relief programs such as the WPA, the Social Security Act, and the US Housing Authority. -
WW2 Begins
When Germany invades Poland, Great Britain and France declare war on Germany, where Hitler was planning his "Final Solution" -
Pearl Harbor
A US naval base in Hawaii was attacked by the Japanese Naval Air Service. This surprise attack launched America's entry into WW2.