U.S. History, 1920-1941

By Molly Inmon

  • Washington Naval Conference

    A disarmament conference is held in Washington D.C. and is called by the United States.

  • Revenue Act

    The Revenue Act is established and is meant to help lower tax rates.

  • Stock Market Crash

    Periods of fear and speculation lead to the crash of the Stock Market in the United States.

  • Gold Standard Terminated

    The Gold Standard is terminated and no longer used. The Treasury Department no longer accepts it.

  • Social Security Act

    This act is signed by President Roosevelt and provides insurance for retired elders.

  • Fair Labor Standards Act

    One of the first acts is implemented in the U.S. that prescribes nationwide compulsory federal regulation of wages and hours.

  • World War 2 Begins

    The second World War is declared and is pursued. It is a global war of which involves many of the world's countries.

  • First Peacetime Draft

    The first Peacetime Draft is instituted in the U.S. and requires males of a certain age to be drafted.