War, Prosperity, Depression

By lcliburn

  • World War 1

    A global war that began in Europe.

  • The Roaring Twenties

    U.S. economy expands rapidly and wealth more than doubled between 1920 and 1929.

  • Radio

    Another popular invention of the roaring twenties were radios for personal home use.

  • 19th Amendment

    In August 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified and all American women were granted the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

  • The Great Depression

    The worst economic downturn in history as a result of the stock market crash of 1929-1939.

  • Hoovervilles

    In the 1930s as the depression worsened, families built shantytowns across the nation.

  • Fireside Chat

    The first fireside chat from President Roosevelt addressing the problems and successes of the Great Depression.