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Stimson Doctrine
The Stimson Doctrine was a policy created toward Japan and China of non-recognition of international territorial changes executed by force. It applies the principles of "ex injura jus non oritur," or, the law does not arise from injustice. It was created as a non-forceful method to deal with the Japanese invasion of Manchuria. This is a turning point because the man who created this doctrine, Henry L. Stimson (secretary of State under Hoover), decided to take action on the issue. -
Bonus Army marches on Washington D.C.
The Bonus Army had 43,000 participants, 17,000 of which were World War I veterans. They demanded immediate cash payment for service certificates. Police in Washington killed four members and wounded 1,017. Sixty-nine police were injured. This is a turning point because it is an example of people collaborating when they feel the government is treating them unfairly. -
The Great Depression at its worst
The Great Depression began with the stock market crash on October 29, 1929. It reached its worst in 1933. This is a turning point because it was a period in time when the entire world was going through a rough spot. It showed that wealth would not last forever. -
20th Amendment passed
This amendment establishes the beginning and ending of terms of elected offices. It is a turning point because today our president and other offices can only be in that office for a certain amount of time. -
21st Amendment passed
The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment, which prohibited alcohol. This is a turning point because it showed that the government will relent to demands from the population if the population rebels enough.
