Roaring twenties

US History II 1921-1941

  • The Teapot Dome Scandal

    The Teapot Dome Scandal
    This scandal was brought on when the Secretary of Interior leases out the Teapot Dome in Wyoming without asking for bids;
  • Calvin Coolidge becomes president

    Calvin Coolidge becomes president
    Because Warren G. Harding died unexpectantly, his Vice President, Calvin Coolidge becomes president.
  • Stock Market Crashes

    Stock Market Crashes
    The Stock Market crashes which in turn led to the Great Depression to take place.
  • Franklin Roosevelt elected

    Franklin Roosevelt elected
    Franklin Roosevelt was elected as the 32nd president of the United States.
  • Twenty-first Amendment established

    Twenty-first Amendment established
    This amendment repealed the 18th Amendment which prohibited the consumption of alcohol
  • Japan invades China

    Japan invades China
    In an attempt to gain more land and resources, Japan invades China.
  • World War II begins

    World War II begins
    In the wake of Germany's expansion in Europe, World War II begins.
  • Pearl Harbor Attacked

    Pearl Harbor Attacked
    Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese military in an attempt to supersede America entering the war.