Key Events from 1918-1929

By baumgartneraar
  • The Treaty of Versailles

    The Treaty of Versailles

    The Treaty of Versailles ended the war between the United States and Germany.
  • Band-Aids were invented

    Band-Aids were invented

    There is no specific day they were made, but Earle Dickson invented Band-Aids, because his wife was always cutting her fingers while in the kitchen preparing food.
  • The 18th Amendment

    The 18th Amendment

    The 18th Amendment established prohibition. This made the distribution of any type of alcohol or liqour illegal. It was not illegal to consume alcohol, but it just was not sold publically.
  • The 19th Amendment

    The 19th Amendment

    Women finally gain the right to vote. The 19th Amendment ends women's suffrage.
  • The 29th President of the U.S is elected

    The 29th President of the U.S is elected

    Warren G. Harding from Ohio, is elected as the 29th President of the United States.

  • Immigration Act of 1924

    The Immigration Act of 1924, limited the number of immigrants that could be admitted from any country.
  • The Great Gatsby is published by F. Scott Fitzgerald

    The Great Gatsby is published by F. Scott Fitzgerald

    F. Scott Fitzgerald has The Great Gatsby published.
  • The Kellogg-Briand Pact

    The Kellogg-Briand Pact

    The Kellogg-Briand Pact was signed by the U.S, Germany, and France. It stated that they would not use war to resolve disputes or conflicts.
  • Penicillin is discovered

    Penicillin is discovered

    Alexander Fleming made his biggest discovery in 1928, when he discovered Penicillin. It is important because it is effective against many serious diseases.
  • The 31st President of the U.S is elected.

    The 31st President of the U.S is elected.

    Herbert Hoover of Iowa, is elected the 31st President of the United States.