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Coco Chanel's great influence on women's fashion
The fashion designer Coco Chanel influenced greatly on what women wore in the 1920's. For starters she introduced the little black dress, a color that was originally only used for funerals. Then in 1924 she introduced her first line of makeup and again in 1925 she introduced the widely used Chanel suit. It wasn't until 1939 when she closed he salon down when France declared war on Germany. Then opened it back up for a comeback in 1953 -
The Start of Prohibition
From 1920 to 1933, the sale, manufacturer, and transportation of alcohol was banned in the US. It was a way to lower crime and corruption as well as reducing social problems in society. -
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The Big Five Studios domination over movie production
In the years before, the motion picture industry worked on production, distribution, and exhibition separately. But as the Industry rapidly grew these functions integrated under one to maximize profits. There were eight studios that dominated the industry, but by 1929 there were only five major studios that were sometimes dubbed "The Big Five". These five studios had made more than ninety percent of the fiction films in america. -
The US Fails to Ratify the Treaty of Versailles
The US fails to ratify the treaty of Versailles and also did not join the UN. This made the US more isolated to the ongoing problems in Europe. -
19th Amendment
This amendment gave the women the right to vote and prohibits any US citizen to be denied the right to vote based on sex. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony made the original draft of the amendment. -
Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first woman governor
Nellie Tayloe Ross, the 14th governor of Wyoming, became the first women governor of the US. -
The Ku Klux Klan marched in Washington DC
In December 24, 1865 the clan called the Ku Klux Klan (A.K.A KKK) had been formed. 55 years later and the racist clan had reached about 4 million people that claimed to be members. In the 8th of august, 1926 many of those members of the KKK marched in Washington DC. This shows how socially acceptable the views of the KKK were back then compared to present day. -
Kellogg-Briand Pact
This pact was a way to prevent any war from accruing between Italy, Germany, UK, France, and the US. It was a way for america to avoid getting involved with the European alliance system. -
St. Valentines Day Massacre
Four men who were believed to be apart of Al Capone's gang, entered in a warehouse claimed by the 'Moran Gang' on Valentine's Day. The four men open fired on them killing seven people. It verified popular stereotypes with Chicago being ridden with gangs, crime, and death. -
The Great Wallstreet Crash of 1929
This stock market crash was the leading factor to the great depression, which will go on to devastate many Americans in the near future
