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Stock Market Crash
Known as "Black Tuesday" the stock market crashes which will have a ripple effect on the economy. -
The Bank of the United States fails
The fourth-largest bank in the nation closes. It is the largest bank failure in history at that time. -
Bonus Army
World War 1 Veterans march on Washington demanding pensions. -
1932 Election
Franklin D. Roosevelt wins the election and becomes the 32nd president. -
The New Deal
President Roosevelt launches the New Deal, which is supposed to help Americans get jobs and make the economy stable again. -
Black Sunday
The worst dust storm ever occurs. FDR passed the Soil Conservation Act to teach farmers sustainable methods. -
Creating Jobs
The Emergency Relief Appropriation created the Works Progress Administration to hire 8.5 million people. -
World War 2 in the making
Hitler conquered France and bombed London. U.S. began sending arms to Britain. Congress reinstated the military draft.
