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United States limited the amount of immigrants allowed into America. They had a quota that was two percent of the total number of each nationality based off the 1890 census. The act mainly targeted eastern and southern european immigrants.
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The Stock Market Crash of 1929 ended the six year prosperity of the American economy. It started on October 24th and by 29th the stock prices reached rock bottom. Estimated of thirty billion dollars was lost.
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Three thousand unemployed workers march on Ford's Motor Company plant in Michigan. The police and guards of the company attack the unemployed workers and end up killing four of them.
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President Herbert signed an act that made the "Star-Spangled Banner" the national Anthem of the United States
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The Bonus Army was a group of World War I veterans that marched in Washington D.C and demanded for their bonuses that were promised for serving in World War I.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt ran against Herbert Hoover, and Roosevelt became the 32nd President of the United States. Roosevelt launched the New Deal, which is a series of programs that consisted of public work projects and financial reforms. He was the only President to serve three terms in office.
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It was a time period with severe dust storms, which was caused by drought and poor dry farming techniques. The wind erosion carried all the top soil in the air.
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The act that provided general welfare for many groups of people. Some are old-age, dependent mother and children, physically handicapped, and the blind. It was signed by President Roosevelt.
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The Fair Labor Standards Act established a minimum wage, a forty four hour work week, required extra payment for overtime workers, and made a standard for child labor. It was the last major part of the New Deal made by President Roosevelt
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Germany invaded Poland for lost territory, and to start his master plan. This started World War II.
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The Japanese targeted Pearl Harbor for an airstrike. It destroyed eight battleships, thirty five submarines, eleven destroyers, and killed two thousand four hundred and three U.S personal, including sixty eight civilians.