1921-1941

By Summer.utzig

  • Immigration Act of 1924

    This act limited the number of immigrants into the United States and even excluded Asian immigrants completely in the U.S.

  • Stock Market Crashes

    In 1929, the stock market crashed which led to many U.S. economic problems.

  • FDR Elected President

    Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes President of the United States.

  • The Rise of Hitler

    Adolf Hitler comes to power in Germany which turns out to be a major part of history.

  • CIO Formed

    In 1953, the CIO, or chief information officer was formed. This person was in charge of management with computer information and technologies.

  • Fair Labor Standards Act

    The Fair Labor Standards Act was an act passed that created the right to minimum wage and overtime pay when a person works more than forty hours a week. It also prohibits minors from working too much and having too much labor to do.

  • World War II

    With the rise of Adolf Hitler and powerful Germany, World War II begins when Germany invaded Poland.

  • Bombing of Pearl Harbor

    December 7, 1941, Japan launches a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killing thousands and damaging lots of U.S. ships.