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Hawley-Smoot Tariff
This raised tariffs to their highest price in U.S. history. President Wilson thought it would increase agriculture profits in the time of such depression. The opposite occurred and it actually lengthened the depression. -
Japan Invades Manchuria
Japan occupied this Chinese City, against treaty obligations. This is the first step to American involvment in WWII. -
Recontruction Finance Corporation
President Hoover established this corporation in an effort to relieve some effects of the depression. It gave money to railroads, banks, and other industries. The effort was to small scale to have any success. -
Hitler Gains Power
Despite winning only a minority of German votes, Hitler gains power of the country. This moves the world closer to war. -
The Bonus Army
This was a group of WWI veterans who protested in Washington D.C. for over a month. They wanted the bonus they earned from the war, but the government had no money as it was. -
The New Deal
The day after Roosevelt is elected into office, he establishes many new policies in an effort to revive the country. -
Repeal Of Prohibition
President Roosevelt passes the 21st Amendment, allowing the sale and consumption of alcohol. This was widely supported by the public and helped cut gangster's profits. -
Social Security Act
This act provided welfare for the homeless and benefits for the elderly. It aided many people it the time and still does. -
W.P.A. Created
Congress Approved the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act. 4.8 billion dollers was alloted to put Americans to work. The largest program supported by this was the Works Progress Administration. At the time is employed 3.5 million people and built or improved over 20,000 schools, hospitals, or public parks. -
Minimum Wage Set
The Fair Labor Standard Act set minimum wage at 25 cents per hour (which soon raised to 40) and a 44 hour hour work week (which soon lowered to 40).
