Time Line of the 1920's

By 18nhufenbach

  • Prohibition begins

    Prohibition begins
    Nationwide ban on all transportatino and use of alcohol.
    Promoted by "dry" crusaders movement.

  • The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is adopted

    The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is adopted
    19th Amendment no longer denies the right to vote based of gender. First introduced to congress in 1878.

  • KDKA in Pittsburgh

    KDKA in Pittsburgh
    KDKA was a licesned radio station in Pittsburgh.
    First commercial free radio station in the world.

  • Congress enacts Emergency Quota Act.

    Congress enacts Emergency Quota Act.
    Immagration to the U.S. was restricted.
    People from only Northern Europe of similar cultrues had a chance to get into the U.S.

  • The boll weevil ruins more than 85 percent of the South’s cotton crop.

    The boll weevil ruins more than 85 percent of the South’s cotton crop.
    The boll weevil is clamed to be one of the most harmful pests in the U.S. at the time.
    They reproduced rapidly in certain areas.

  • The stock market begins its spectacular rise.

    The stock market begins its spectacular rise.
    Bears little relation to the rest of the economy.

  • National Origins Act replaces Emergency Quota Act

    National Origins Act replaces Emergency Quota Act
    American immigration quotas.
    Restricted immigration on the proportion of the population.

  • Ku Klux Klan members stage a major march through Washington, D.C

    Ku Klux Klan members stage a major march through Washington, D.C
    Parade was grander and gaudier.
    Stood in front of the treasury for two hours.