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End of WWI and Start of Great Depression
In 1918, World War I is ended when an armistice is signed between the Allies and Germany. The U.S. lives in luxury for most of the 1920s. In October of 1929, the stock market crashes, leading to the Great Depression. The event that happened on the 24th would be known as "Black Thursday". -
Senate Refuses to Ratify Versailles Treaty
The Senate does not sign to ratify the Versailles Treaty. They also rejected the idea of the League of Nations, Woodrow Wilson's plan to create peace. After a lot of confusion and discussion, Congress left the treaty to stay dead but later passed the Knox-Porter Resolution to end the war with Germany -
19th Amendment is Ratified
The 19th Amendment gets ratified, allowing women the right to vote. After a long movement known as the women's' suffrage movement, Congress passed the amendment. Many southern states opposed the amendment however, but Tennessee tipped the scale in favor of it. -
Sacco-Vanzetti Trial
Two Italian anarchists, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, will be convicted of murder. They will later be found guilty and executed in 1927. Even though they were found guilty, no one knows if they actually committed the murder or were simply put to death because of their beliefs. -
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald publishes his most popular and critically acclaimed book, <u><i>The Great Gatsby</i></u>. When he first published the book, it sold poorly and the reviews were mixed. Unfortunately, Fitzgerald died believing he was a failure and his work forgotten. -
KKK March
Klansmen marched on Washington to protest and gain followers. The KKK is a heavily racist, anti-immigrant group. Despite massive hate for the group, they were still allowed to have the march because of their constitutional rights. More than 30,000 members were in the parade. -
Charles Lindbergh's Solo Transatlantic Flight
Charles Lindbergh attempts a solo flight across the atlantic. He succeeds, landing his <i>Spirit of Saint Louis</i> in Paris 33 hours after his departure from New York. He becomes a national hero and icon. -
Babe Ruth Hits 60th Home Run
Babe Ruth, the biggest name in baseball at the time, hits his 60th home run in a season. He breaks his previous record of 59. Babe Ruth becomes a hero for the populace. His record stands for another 30 years. -
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney's animated character, is born. Introduced in <i>Steamboat Willie</i>, Mickey Mouse becomes an iconic character. Disney's character is still relevant and seen today. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
7 followers under Bugs Moran are murdered. A decade-long turf-war and rivalry over the bootlegging trade prompts Al Capone to take action. Capone's members dress up as cops to take advantage of the rivals then murder them, marking the bloodiest incident in the turf-war. -
Stock Market Crash
In 1929, the stock market, which has made many wealthy beyond belief, crashes, dropping stock prices severely. This crash leads to a loss of an estimated $50 billion and the start of the Great Depression. This depression will last for more than a decade.
