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A period of social activism and political reform in the United States in response to what many viewed as a growth in corruption and moral decay.
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On September 8th, 1900 a hurricane hit Galveston taking the lives of 6-10 thousand people. This is still the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
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On January 10th, 1901 the Hamil Brothers, backed by Anthony Lucas, struck Oil at Spindletop. Spindletop would soon produce more barrels of oil per day then the rest of the world combined.
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For the first time in history, woman are allowed to vote in the state primary
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This amendment made the production, distribution and sale of alcohol illegal, but not the consumption
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Prohibits any U.S. citizen from being denied their right to vote based on gender
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The Crash that began the Great Depression
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Prohibition is ended
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Abolished wage disparity based on gender
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Outlawed major discrimination based on racial, ethnic, national and religious minorities, and also
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Ended discriminatory voting practices
