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Prohibition Starts
The U.S. banned alcohol with the 18th Amendment. People still drank, just illegally. It led to a ton of crime and bootlegging. -
Women can Vote
The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote. It was a big deal for equal rights and changed U.S. politics forever. -
Scopes trial
A teacher was put on trial for teaching evolution in school. It showed how science and religion were clashing back then. -
First movie with sound
The Jazz Singer came out as the first movie with real talking. It changed how movies were made and watched. -
Stock Market crash
On Black Tuesday, the stock market crashed. Tons of people lost jobs and money, it kicked off the Great Depression. -
Roosevelt becomes President
Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected during the Great Depression. He came up with the New Deal to try and fix things. -
CCC gets started
The Civilian Conservation Corps gave jobs to young men doing outdoor work. It helped with jobs and took care of nature. -
Social Security Act
This law gave money to retired people and the unemployed. It was a new way for the government to help people. -
Hindenburg disaster
A giant airship caught fire and crashed in New Jersey. It was on the news everywhere and ended the use of airships. -
WW2 begins
Germany invaded Poland, starting World War II. Lots of countries joined in and it became a global war. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan bombed a U.S. naval base in Hawaii. Over 2,400 people died. The U.S. joined WWII right after. -
D-Day
U.S. and Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to fight Nazi Germany. It was a major turning point in the war. -
UN is Created
After WWII, the UN was made to help countries work together and prevent more wars. -
Truman becomes President
President Roosevelt passed away and Harry Truman became president during WWII. Big changes followed. -
US Drops Atomic Bomb
The U.S. bombed Hiroshima, Japan, using the first atomic bomb. Thousands died and Japan surrendered soon after.