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Woodrow Wilson
Wilson, leader of the Progressive Movement got elected as the 28th president. Wilson led America to war in order to "make the world safe for democracy." -
Underwood Tariff Act
President Wilson signed the underwood tariff act, this reduced the proces. -
Federal Trade Commission
He signed the FCT, this regulated business in a couple of different groups. -
Lusitania Sinks
On this day the boat the Lusitania was sunk by the Germans. This was one of the causes of wa, along with the killing of Franz Ferdinand and his wife. -
Federal Farm and Labor
Banking system for farmers to improve their holdings. -
Warren Harding
The 29th president, he embraced technology and was sensitive to women and minorities. -
Emergeny Quota Act
Harding signed this, which limited the number of immigrants from any given country. -
The Cable Act
The Cable Act was signed by Harding, this allowed a American woman to maintain her citizenship following marriage to an alien. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
Bribery incident that took place in the US, while Harding was in office. -
Calvin Coolidge
He was the 30th president of the US, he wanted to preserve the old morals and economic precepts of Americans. -
New Immigration Law
New immigration law with more restrictive quotas than the one passed two years earlier. Japanese are barred, Mexicans and Canadians are still exempt. -
The Dawes Plan
The Dawes Plan was signed by the US, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Belgium to solve German reparation problems. -
KKK
The KKK held a massive political demonstration in Washington DC. -
Air Commerce Act
This act was passed, there was now regulatory powers, dealing with pilots and aircraft. -
Herbert Hoover
Elected as the 31st president, "Great Humanitarian" -
Black Tuesday
Share price in NYSE collapsed. -
Bank Panic
305 banks across town close before a month is out, more than 500 will close in the next month. -
A New Anthem
The Star Spangeled Banner becomes the national anthem. -
Hundred Days
Congress meeting begins this, FDR introduces his "New Deal". -
Franklin D Rooselvelt
The 32nd president, helped American people regain faith.