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Sewing Machine
The first successful sewing machine that was patented was created in 1846 by Elias Howe. -
Refrigerator
The refrigerator allowed people to store and keep their food cold. -
Tap Water and Plumbing
Tap water and plumbing allowed water to run so they could wash their hands and it makes the homes more sanitary. -
Tractor
The tractor allowed farmers to do farm work more easily. -
Vacuum Cleaner
The vacuum cleaner allowed cleaning to be much more efficient. -
Introduction of the Automobile
The introduction of the automobile had a huge impact in the 20th century. -
Automobile Assembly Line
Henry Ford created the assmebly line between 1908 and 1915. -
Start of Prohibition
The 18th amendment, which prohibitited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol, was ratified on January 16, 1919. This amendment came into effect on January 16, 1920. -
Chicago Race Riots
On July 27, 1919 in Chicago there were dozens of race riots that killed and injured hundreds of people. This riot was considered the worst riot to ever happen in Illinois. -
Boston Police Strike
1,100 police officers, almost three fourths of the cities force, went on strike on September 9, 1919. The people of Boston took advantage of the smaller police force and started rioting. -
Palmer Raids
The most ambitious raids of the Palmer Raids began on January 2, 1920. -
KKK
The Klu Klux Klan would burn a cross to scare people. -
KKK
The KKK would put on a white mask with two holes for the eyes and one hole for the mask. They woud go around to houses and act like they were a ghost to try and scare them. -
Women Get To Vote
Women gain suffrage in 1920. -
Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to have a pilots license. -
Limit on Immigration
In 1921 a restriction was put on immigrants coming to America. Only 350,000 immigrants were allowed to come into America a year. -
National Origins Act
The National Origins act was passed in 1924. -
Restrictions on Immigration
In 1924 the government would not allow any Asians to come into the United States. -
Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance made a huge impact on the role of African Americans. It let African Americans express themselves. -
Changes in the Role of Women
Nellie Tayloe Ross was the first woman governor of the United States. She was inaugurated on January 5, 1925. -
End of Acohol Prohibition
On December 5, 1933, the 21st amendment was passed which repealed the 18th amendment and allowed the sale and manufacture of alcohol.
