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J.Edgar Hoover Becomes Head of the FBI
This event was important because Hoover ended up being in charge of the FBI until May 2 1972. He was an important figure and knew a lot about everyone. -
Mein Kampf is published
Hitler's book was important to the 1930s because it marks the start of his rise to power in Germany. -
Stock Market Crash
The Stock Market Crash started on Black Thursday and it is important because it is the event that is considered to be the start of the Great Depression. -
Dust Bowl
The Dust Bowl was the name given to the drought-stricken Southern Plains region of the United States, which suffered severe dust storms during a dry period in the 1930s. As high winds and choking dust swept the region from Texas to Nebraska, people and livestock were killed and crops failed across the entire region. -
FDR is elected for the first time
This event is important because it was the highlight of the 1930s. FDR was president until he died in 1945, so he was the person of highest power in the US during the 1930's decade. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany
This event was important because it marks the actual arrival of the nazis into the government power. -
CCC is created
The Civilian Conservation Corps was important because it allowed single young adult men to enlist in work programs to improve America's public lands, forests, and parks. -
WPA is created
The WPA is a program that is important to the 1930s because it was introduced by FDR as part of his plan to lift the country out of the Great Depression. It stands for Works Progress Administration and it is and employment and infrastructure program. -
J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title
This event was important because of the history of this boxer. He had lost everything after the stock market crashed and he was left with no job, fighting in the docks for shifts. -
Olympic games in Berlin
This event was important because hosting the Olympics was a great opportunity for the nazis to showcase Hitler's third Reich to the world. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht was the name given to the nazi attacks against Jewish people and Jewish homes, synagogues, schools and businesses. -
Grapes of Wrath is published
The Grapes of Wrath is an American book written by John Steinbeck. It is important because it gives an insight into what living in the Great Depression was like, more specifically being part of a poor family during the Dust Bowl drought. -
Wizard of Oz premiers in movie theaters
Wizard of Oz is a musical fantasy film adapted from the children's book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz". It is important for the 1930s because of the historical context of WWII. -
Germany's Invasion of Poland
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Four Freedoms Speech
The Four Freedoms Speech was a speech given by FDR, where he mentions four fundamental freedoms that people everywhere in the world should enjoy. These were freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear. It was important for the 1930s given the historical context of WWII.