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Overfarming
Farmers begin to increase the amount of land they plow and till, as a result, they begin to remove the natural grasses that hold the plant in place. -
The start of the prohibition era
The 18th Amendment to the U.S, is ratified, prohibiting the manufacture, sales, as well as transportation of alcohol. -
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Farming Advances
Agriculture technology Advances, allowing farmers to plant more crops. Prices of what and other crops have gone up to the point that farmers expand their farms and plow more land. -
Women's Suffrage Amendment
The Women Suffrage and Amendment to the U.S Constitution is ratified, granting women the right to vote. -
Supreme Court was for the Prohibition
U.S supreme court rules in the Linder V. United States case that physicians were not allowed to prescribe alcohol to their patients, even for medical purposes. This ruling was a huge disadvantage to those who regularly used alcohol for medial reasons. It further solidified the governments stance on Prohibition. However, alcohol continues to be sued for medial reasons during Prohibition while others were still obtaining it through illegal means. -
Scopes Trial
The Scopes Trial takes place in Dayton, Tennessee, as John T. Scopes is tried for teaching evolution in a public school in violation of state law. -
First solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean
Charles Lindbergh completes the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, from New York City to Paris. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre was a brutal gang killing that took place in Chicago, Illinois, during the Prohibition era. Seven members of a rival gang were gunned down by members of Al Capone's gang using machine guns. The massacre was a turning point in the public's perception of organized crime and the need for stricter enforcement of prohibition laws. -
The First Movie with Sound
The Jazz Singer was directed by Alan Crosland and produced by Warner Bros. Studios in 1927. It starred Al Jolson in the lead role and featured synchronized sound for several musical sequences, marking a significant breakthrough in film technology. -
Start of the Great Depression
The Great Depression was triggered by the stock market crash of 1929, which led to a massive loss of wealth and widespread panic among investors. The depression was characterized by high unemployment, deflation, and a general decline in economic activity, resulting in widespread hardship for millions worldwide. The depression had far-reaching social and political consequences, leading to the rise of authoritarian regimes and the implementation of social welfare programs in many countries. -
Drought
The first major dust storm of the Dust Bowl hit the Great Plains region in April, covering an area of 350 million acres with dust. The drought continues throughout the year, with record-breaking heat and little to no rainfall. -
More drought
The drought continues, and farmers are forced to leave their land. The first migration of people from the Great Plains to California, known as the "Okie" migration, begins. -
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
President Herbert Hoover signed the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) into law. The RFC was a government agency established to provide loans to struggling banks, businesses, and state and local governments during the Great Depression. It aimed to stimulate economic activity and alleviate the effects of the depression. However, some criticized the RFC for favoring big businesses over smaller ones and for not doing enough to address the root causes of the depression. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt elected president of the United States
During his first year in office, Roosevelt worked with Congress to pass the 21st Amendment, which ended Prohibition and allowed for the legal sale and consumption of alcohol once again. Roosevelt believed that Prohibition had failed to achieve its goals and that the country would be better off without it -
Agricultural Adjustment Act
The federal government passes the Agricultural Adjustment Act, which pays farmers to reduce their crop acreage in an attempt to stabilize crop prices. The Civilian Conservation Corps is also created to provide jobs to young men in the Great Plains region. -
All time high of unemployment
The widespread unemployment led to severe economic hardship, as many families struggled to afford basic necessities such as food and shelter. The government responded with various programs, such as the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps, to create jobs and provide relief. -
End of Prohibition
The end of Prohibition had a significant impact on American society, including the revitalization of the alcohol industry, the reduction of organized crime associated with bootlegging, and the restoration of government revenue through the taxation of alcohol sales. -
The end of The Great Depression
The end of the Great Depression is often attributed to the entry of the United States into World War II in 1941, which led to increased government spending and job opportunities. However, other factors contributed to the end of the depression, including the implementation of the New Deal programs by President Roosevelt, the establishment of the Social Security system, and the increased regulation of the banking industry. -
The End of the Dust Bowl
The worst of the Dust Bowl is over, but many areas of the Great Plains region are still recovering. The demand for crops and food increased, leading to a resurgence in agriculture in the region. -
Incident with Rosa parks and the bus
Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus to a white passenger, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The boycott lasted for over a year and was a key event in the Civil Rights Movement, leading to the desegregation of Montgomery's bus system. -
Little Rock Nine
The Little Rock Nine, a group of African American students, attempt to integrate Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas. Governor Orval Faubus ordered the National Guard to prevent the students from entering the school, leading to a standoff with federal troops sent by President Eisenhower. The event highlighted the continued resistance to desegregation in the South. -
Cuban exiles tries to overthrow Fidel Castro's govt.
A group of Cuban exiles, with the support of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, lands at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba in an attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro's government. The operation fails, and many of the exiles are captured. -
I Have a Dream speech
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom is held, drawing over 250,000 people to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for an end to racism and segregation in America. -
Selma to Montgomery Marches
The first of three Selma to Montgomery marches takes place in Alabama, led by civil rights leaders including Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis. The marches were organized to protest the denial of voting rights to African Americans in the South, and were met with violent opposition from state and local authorities, including the brutal attack on marchers known as "Bloody Sunday". The events in Selma helped to spur the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. -
Raids on Chicago gangster Al Capone's brewer andy warehouse operations
Prohibition agents conducted a series of raids on gangster Al Capone's brewery and warehouse operations in Chicago. Capone was a notorious bootlegger and crime boss who made a fortune from the illegal production and sale of alcohol. The raids were part of the government's efforts to crack down on organized crime and enforce Prohibition, but Capone and his associates were able to evade prosecution for several years. -
Apollo 11 landing
The Apollo 11 mission achieved a major milestone in space exploration when it successfully landed two American astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, on the moon. Armstrong famously declared, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," as he became the first human to set foot on the moon's surface. Aldrin joined him shortly thereafter, and the two spent several hours conducting experiments, collecting samples, and planting the American flag. -
largest anti-war protest
The largest anti-war protest in U.S. history took place in Washington, D.C. Approximately 500,000 people participate in the Vietnam Moratorium March, calling for an immediate end to the war. -
National Guardsmen at Kent State University incident
Four students were killed and nine others injured by National Guardsmen at Kent State University in Ohio during a protest against the expansion of the Vietnam War into Cambodia. -
Paris Peace Accords are signed
The Paris Peace Accords are signed, officially ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. However, protests continue as many feel that the peace agreement did not go far enough in addressing the consequences of the war.