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The U.S. was involved with taking over the Hawaiian government,
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This was after the overthrow of the Hawaiian government, they were annexed into the United States, politics and a social change occurred.
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A violent anti christain and anti foreign movment in China that resulted in the large scale murder of well over 100,000 lives
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After events such as the sinking of the lusitania and the zimmerman note, the outraged US oficially joined The Great War
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The treaty that ended the forst world war. The treaty of Versailles brutally punished germany by limiting its military and placing the country in massive debt. The treaty of versailles was a contributing factor to hitlar's rise as a radical dictator.
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The 18th ammendment made the production and distribution of alcohol illegal. Many gangs came to power in big cities via speak easies and other illegal alcohol trades
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An ammendment that granted women the right to vote. The 19th ammendment was the result of many years of progressive movments and the activities womens rights activists
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The stock market crashed and brought american finance and peace of mind with it. The crash was detrimental to stockholders and companies, but it was worsened by a general distrust of the bank system that sent the economy into a downward spiral that would only be undone by the profits of war.
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FDR's all encomposing plan that sought to end the depression via massive government spending to stimulate the economy and safety net programs to help the average citizen.
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The winning blow that defeated the german forces and brought peace to Europe. The operation was headed by general Eisenhour, and that fame would go on to grant him the preaidancy.