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At the beginning of the 20th century, war breaks out in Europe. It included many countries. One side was called the Central Powers this was Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire. The other side was called the Allies which were Russia, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, and later the United States.
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The United States enters World War I as Germany submarines started sinking American ships carrying supplies heading for France and Great Britain.
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Germany surrenders to the Allies thus ending the war.
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After the war many Americans enjoyed several years of wealth. More jobs were created, lending both men and women to earn more money than ever before.
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Congress ratified and passed the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution thus giving them the right to vote.
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The Roaring Twenties comes to an abrupt end as banks failed, and people lost their jobs and money. During this time about 25% of the American population is without a job.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt enacts several government agencies and Acts to help get the country out of this dark time.
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The depression ends as the world builds to war once again.
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Germany invades Poland thus beginning World War II.
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Japan attacks the U.S. military base in Pearl Harbor. This event forces America to enter the war.
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Germany surrenders and the United States drop the atomic bomb on Japan thus ending World War II.
