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Al Capone
Al Capone was thee head of a criminal empire which he led through violence and bribes. He was quite popular mainly for the running of around 10,000 speakeasies and operated several illegal breweries. Also he supported smuggling in the liquor from canada into the U.S. -
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The 1920's
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Women Voting
On the 26th of January the eighteenth amendment allowed women to vote. The first time the subject was brought to light it was 1848 and it took 72 years for it to finally take action. -
Winter Olympics
The olympics were a form of a friendly way to see what country had the best athletes and competitors. For many countries it meant honor and pride. For others it meant a chance to boast and be rude. -
Wall Street Crash!!!
The Wall Street Crash of 1929, also known as the Great Crash began in late October 1929 and was the most devastating stock market crash in the history of the United States when taking into consideration the full duration of its impact. The crash signaled the beginning of the 10-year Great Depression that affected all Western industrialized countries. -
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The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a very trying time for America. The stock market plumeted and lowered the value of money at least 40%. The number of unemployed dropped so that one of every four Americans were without jobs. -
Apple-Sellers
The amount of unemployed people grew to more than 3.2 million people and the streets were litered with people selling little trinkets or like they were called some of them sold apples or other produce. -
The Food Riot!
"Food riots" begin to break out in parts of Minneapolis. several hundred men and women destroy the windows of several grocery stores and make off with fruit, canned goods, bacon, and ham. The riot is stopped by 100 policemen. Seven people are arrested. -
Memorial Day Massacre
On May 30, 1937, striking Republic Steel workers attempted to establish a picket line at the front of the mill on Chicago's Southeast Side. The protesting marchers, including families from the surrounding community. 10 protesters died and approximately 90 were injured while retreating from police clubs, tear gas, and bullets. -
Germany Invades Poland
German air force and militia storm Polands borders. -
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World War II
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Attack on Pearl Horbor
Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. -
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Cold War
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End of the War
The Japanese reluctantly surrendered after the second bomb was dropped!
