Roaring 1920's

Roaring 20's

Period: Jan 1, 1920 to Dec 31, 1929

Treaty of Versailles

Jan 9, 1920

The League of Nations ratifies the Treaty of Versailles, ending World War 1.

18th Amendment

Jan 17, 1920

The 18th Amendment, which prohibts the use of alcohol, was created.

19th Amendment

Aug 18, 1920

The 19th Amendment was created, allowing women to vote.

Immigration Quota

May 19, 1921

Congress created the Emergency Quota Act, putting a quota on immigration into America.

American Peace Treaty

Jul 2, 1921

President Harding signed a peace treaty created by Congress stating all hostilites with Germany, Austria, and Hungary were over.

Teapot Dome Scandal

Apr 7, 1922

The Teapot Dome scandal begins when Albert B. Fall sold U.S. oil reserves in Wyoming.

Time Magazine

Mar 2, 1923

Time Magazine is published for the first time.

FBI

May 10, 1924

J. Edgar Hoover was chosen as the leader of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Monkey Trials

Jul 10, 1924

John T. Scopes was found guilty of teaching the theory of evolution in school, against Tenessee. He received a fine of $100.

The Great Mississippi Flood

Apr 23, 1927

The Great Mississippi Flood ocurred, which affected 700,000 people.