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The Great Gatsby
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F. Scott Fitzgerald Born
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896. -
Fitzgerald's move to Minnesota
F. Scott Fitzgerald's family moves to Minnesota. -
Edward Fitzgerald Loses Job
F. Scott Fitzgerald's father loses his job. -
Fitzgerald Enters Princeton
Fitzgerald begins to attend Princeton University. -
Fitzgerald Joins Military
F Scott Fitzgerald joins the military and is afraid that he will die in World War I. -
Jazz Age
The start of the Jazz Age was in 1918. -
Prohibition Law
A prohibition law passed banning the use, sale, and manufacturing of alcohol. -
End of WWI
World War I had ended, with the United States achieving victory. -
Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties began. They started after the success of the United States in World War I. -
Age of Wonderful Nonsense
At the start of the 1920's, the Age of Wonderful Nonsense came about. This was an era of flappers and bathtub gin. -
Publishes First Book
F Scott Fitzgerald published his first book, titled This Side of Paradise. -
Fitzgerald Marries
F. Scott FItzgerald marries Zelda, which is whom he dedicated his novel to. -
Women Vote
Congress passed a law allowing women to vote in the United States. -
Fitzgerald and His Wife Travel in Europe
FItzgerald and his wife spend three months in Europe where they visit Italy, France, and England. -
FItzgerald's Daughter is Born
Frances Scott Fitzgerald, their only child, is born. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
The Teapot Dome Scandal was a bribery incident involving President Warren G. Harding. -
Charleston Dance
The Charleston Dance becomes popular. -
Winter Olympics
The first winter Olympics were held. -
Fitzgerald Moves to Paris
F. Scott Fitzgerald and his family move to Paris, France, where they spend the next seven years. -
Flapper Dresses in Style
Flapper dresses become a new fashion trend. -
Great Gatsby was Published
The Great Gatsby, a novel by F. Scott FItzgerald, was published. -
40 Hours Work Week
Henry Ford announces forty hour work weeks. -
Route 66
Route 66 was established. -
Stock Market Crash
The Stock Market crashed causing millions to lose money. -
Great Depression
The stock market crash of 1929 led into the Great Depression.
