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American government cancels billions of dollars worth of contracts for arms and resources.
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January 16, 1920: Volstead act goes into effect at midnight and prohibits every tavern bar and saloon In the United States.
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More Americans live in cities than on farms.
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The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteed voting right for women.
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In Pittsburg Pennsylvania, the first commercial radio station is created. It is called KDKA.
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Only cost $260 per car
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City dwellers Vs. Small town folk
Religious disputes: Catholics Vs. Protistans
Racial Conflict: Blacks Vs. Whites
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Investors sell of shares and stock. A record 12.9 million shares were traded. Black Thursday. 5 days later on a day called Black Tuesday, 16,000,000 more shares were traded as people are panicking about the market.
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The longest downturn in American history.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt beats Hoover in the 1932 election.
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About 15,000,000 Americans were unemployed, and half of the countries banks had failed.
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Congress passed the social security act created a safety net for Americans who lose their jobs or retire.