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Origin of species
-Darwin's book is published
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Racism begins as immigrants flock in
Aniti-immigrant attitudes begin to grow in the United States in the 1880's when new immigrants begin to arrive from southern and eastern Europe. -
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded
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The Great MIgration
The Great Migration was the large-scale movement of hundreds of thousands of southern blacks to cities in the North. Before the war started, african americans began trying to escape the south, but it became a rapid influx Post-WWI. One of the causes for the migration was majority of african americans sought to escape the racial discrimination, which made it hard to make a living, they were receiving in the south. This influx causes major racial tensions in the North. -
Congress Passes Espionage Act
The Espionage Act essentially made it a crime for any person to convey information intended to interfere with the U.S. armed forces prosecution of the war effort or to promote the success of the country's enemies. -
Russian Revolution
During the final phases of the war, the Russians withdrew from the battle by the decree of Lenins new government. With the assassination of Russias Czar Lenin created the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) replacing the traditional monarchy with communist states. -
Black WW1 veterans recieve little to no recognition
The two African American units that were sent across seas fought bravely, however they recieved more thanks and reception from France over America. They were among the first Allied troops to fight through enemy lines and reach the Rhine River in Germany. After returning from war, they were rarely included in veteran parades or acknowledged for their actions. -
Congress Passes Sedition Act
Aimed at socialists, pacifists and other anti-war activists, the Sedition Act imposed harsh penalties on anyone found guilty of making false statements that interfered with the prosecution of the war; insulting or abusing the U.S. government, the flag, the Constitution or the military; agitating against the production of necessary war materials; or advocating, teaching or defending any of these acts. -
93rd infantry regiment (colored) sent to france
all black Regiment who was sepparated from other american regiments. they found good standing amongst the french soldiers, as they were already used to fighting along side african soldiers. this division received The Croix de Guerre from the french government. theis regiment along side the 92nd regiment served the longest time of any american regiment in the trenches. -
WW1 armistice, by this tie over 350,000 black roops had served.
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Immigrants number around 141,000 people
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Congress passed the Nineteenth Amendment
Women have the right to vote! -
Summer, 1919 Riots
White people attack blacks in a number of race riots during summer of 1919. Overall, over 25 riots were recorded during that summer. -
Palmer Raids
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New Ku Klux Klan Begins Recruitment
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Billy Sunday
-Was the voice for much of evangilism.
-Was a professional basebal player(1883-1890) before converting.
-Drew large crowds with his enthusiasm.
-Linked his cause with patriotism.
-Faught against booze
-Part of the revival movement
-Accepting towards blacks, welcoming them to his sermons and stating they are equally capable of fighting -
Ku Klux Klan totalling over 100,000 members
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Number of immigrants has gone up by 600%
Since 1919, the number of immigrants has gone from 141K to 805K. Congress begins to limit immigration from certain countries, namely those in southern and eastern Europe -
Emergency Quota Act of 1921 is passed
Emergency Quota Act of 1921 is passed to set up a quota system that establishes the maximum number of people who could enter the U.S. from different countries -
KKK has over 4.5 million members
By 1926, KKK membership has reached 4.5. Members of the KKK mostly consisted of white males who were native born citizens. -
Amended Quota act of 1924
Law limited immigraton from each Europen nation to 2% of the number of its nationals living inthe United States in 1890. -
The Immigration Act of 1924 was passed
This act established immigration quotas that discriminated strongly against people from outside Western Europe. The Act set a quota of southern and eastern Europeans and barred Asians completely. -
Tennessee bans the teachings of evolution in schools
Fundamentalists succeed in illegalizing all teachings of evolution in schools.
-Movement passed on March 13 during the 64th general assembly , and was approved in March 21.
-Stated that all violators will be fined $100-$500 for each offense.
-Act was repealed at 85th general assembly.
-Passed May13, 1967, and approved May 17, 1967.
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Scopes Trial
-John T Scopes is tried and aquitted after illegally teaching Darwin's theory evolution to his biology class.
-Defended and assigned lawer by ACLU, Clarence Darrow. -Occurred in Dayton, Tennessee -
20,000 Ku Klux Klan members march in Washington, D.C.
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The Stock Market crashes
On October 29. now known as Black Tuesday, the bottom fell out of the market and the nation's confidence. Shareholders frantically tried to sell before prices plunged even lower. The number of shares dumped that day was a record 16.4 million. Additional millions f shares could not find buyers. People who had bought stocks on credit were stuck with huge debts as the prices plummetted, while others lost most of their savings.
