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1865
Laissez-Faire

The KKK begins, a white supremacy terror group. They lynch numerous black lives, yet not much is done about them. The even go on to march on Capitol Hill in 1925.

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Begins Post-Civil War
Progressive

After the Civil War, America began to heal from battle. Industries were revived and people were brought back together. However, organizations like the KKK also resulted from the Civil War and thrived in the Jim Crow South.

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Begins 18
Laissez-Faire

The Gilded Age was an age of discrete capitalism. Billionaires sprouted from the millions of those below them. Workers Unions were common.

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Begins 1882
Progressive

Act passes that bans all Chinese from entering America. This is to put priority over real Americans. Many Chinese in America are now faced with severe segregation.

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Published 1889
Laissez-Faire

Andrew Carnegie's book on the economy and workers. He says in his book that he believes that capitalism reigns supreme and that social darwinism is ideal.

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1892
Progressive

Also known as the Homestead Steel Strike, it was a labor strike turned violent that killed multiple guards and workers.

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Was Shot on September 1st, 1901
DIed Eight Days Later
Lead into Progressive

William McKinley, 25th President of the United States, is shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz. He dies, making Teddy Roosevelt president. His death leads to new reform and a less Laissez-Faire approach to current issues.

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1901-1909
Progressive

With Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt now the commander-in-chief, the country saw large amounts of reform. Workers were given more rights, protests settled down, and the environment became slightly more protected.

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1909-1913
Progressive

Succeeding Roosevelt, Taft continued his legacy by busting more trusts and passing more laws of the conservative agenda.

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1913-1921
Progressive

Beating both Taft and Roosevelt in the election, Wilson busted ALL trusts and was the president through WWI, Women's Suffrage, and the beginning of the 20s.

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1918
Progressive

The 18th Amendment is ratified, making the sale and production of alcohol illegal. However, this is in vain, since many loopholes are found and speakeasies open. The amendment is nullified in 1933.

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1919
Progressive

Women everywhere protest their rights to vote. This leads to the 19th Amendment being ratified, allowing women to vote. This is a huge step in their battle for equality.

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1920-1929
Laissez-Faire/Progressive

An era of both reform and laissez-faire. The Roaring 20s, contained an era that resulted from the Progressive era. It was a society that women were now welcome to vote and alcohol was illegal.

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1921
Laissez-Faire

A protest turned massacre as black people in Tulsa, OK were annihilated by a white mob after a black man was arrested. The town burned to the ground and hundreds died.

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All throughout the 20s
Laissez-Faire

One of the leading causes of the Great Depression. Buying on margin was borrowing money to invest into the stock market. It was a gamble if you would still come out with money.

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October 29, 1929
Laissez-Faire

The stock market crashes, mainly because of an inflated market. The government does not take action and thus the economy grows worse. People blame the government for not taking action to prevent this, and millions are left without money.

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1929-1932
Laissez-Faire

Herbert Hoover becomes the president of a hard-hit nation. He does not help support those who have become less-fortunate, as he believe it's the job of charity. Hoover becomes hated by many and is not reelected.

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1933-1941
Progressive

FDR is elected president of a nation worse off than when Hoover became president. He gets to work: establishing the New Deal and reviving the country. He is elected an unprecedented 4 terms.

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1933-1939
Progressive

A series of acts to revive the nation's economy. From the AAA to the NRA, each act give Americans more jobs and money. This bodes well with many, and FDR is elected for a historic 3rd term.