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1920-1940
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Adolf Hitler becomes leader of National Socialist (Nazi) Party.
Adolf Hitler becomes leader of National Socialist (Nazi) Party. -
Supreme Court strikes down child labor legislation. Outside Of The US
Outside of the US
The conservative Supreme Court strikes down federal child labor legislation. -
The Stock Market Skyrockets
The stock market begins a spectacular rise, however, bears little resemblance to the rest of the economy, meanwhile, americas middle class shrinks as the lower class grows. -
Germany admitted to League of Nations.
Germany admitted to League of Nations. -
Stock Market Crash In The US
In The US
The stock market crashes marking the end of 6 years of unparalleled prosperity. -
A Severe Drought Started In The Great Plains Area Ruining Millions Of Farmers.
In the US
A severe drought started in the Great Plains area ruining millions of farmers. The condition lasted until 1935. -
The First Bank Attack Causing Bankruptcy.
Outside of the US
The first bank attack causing bankruptcy. -
Germans elect Nazis making them the 2nd largest political party in Germany.
Germans elect Nazis making them the 2nd largest political party in Germany. -
Over 6,000 Americans Are Unemployed and are selling apples for 5 cents a piece.
In The US
The street corners of New York City are crowded with apple-sellers. Over 6,000 Americans are unemployed and are selling apples for 5 cents a piece. -
Franklin Roosevelt elected President of the United States.
Franklin Roosevelt elected President of the United States. -
Stock Prices Reached Their Lowest Point Of The Depression
In the US
Stock prices reached their lowest point of the depression. -
11,000 Of The 25,000 Banks Are Closed
In the US
More than 11,000 of the nation’s 25,000 banks had closed. -
Thanks to Germany's economic desperation, hitler was able to push his way to the top, and gain the people's love by turning the economy around.
Thanks to Germany's economic desperation, Hitler was able to push his way to the top, and gain the people's love by turning the economy around. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt is reelected for another term.
Franklin D. Roosevelt is reelected for another term. -
Britain and Poland sign a Mutual Assistance Treaty.
Britain and Poland sign a Mutual Assistance Treaty. -
Germany Invades Poland
Outside of the US
Germany invades Poland, initiating World War II in Europe. -
When World War II hit, it pulled the vast majority of the world out of the Great Depression through all of the government spending on the war.
When World War II hit, it pulled the vast majority of the world out of the Great Depression through all of the government spending on the war. -
United States government declares its neutrality in the European conflict.
United States government declares its neutrality in the European conflict. -
Nazis and Soviets divide up Poland.
Nazis and Soviets divide up Poland. -
Soviet Union expelled from the League of Nations.
Soviet Union expelled from the League of Nations.
