https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg History Significant Events from Unit 1 en-us 2020-09-25 16:15:37 UTC 2025-10-31 11:34:55 UTC hello@padlet.com 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880592832 November 8th, 1904

This event marked a shift in policies for America which altered the mood of the nation and allowed change to come about. This new leader went on to greatly impact the country's state by advocating for taxation on the wealthy, preservation of natural resources and land, equality for society, and more. Him winning the election was significant since he made laws that advanced America.

]]> 2020-11-01 22:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880592832 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880611659 May 6th, 1882

This marked the first time that race was used to restrict immigration and it set a precedent for the time. It was a target to immigrants and went against Americas founding morals of equality and liberty for all. The Act continued on and eventually ended in 1942.]]> 2020-11-01 23:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880611659 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880622046 Began May 31st, 1921

Before this event blacks had been gaining rights and wealth more than before and especially around Oklahoma. Then in 1921 whites could not stand it anymore so hostile violence broke out between the dichotomy killing many and destroying the city of Tulsa. It was a terrible battle between races that showed Americans just how far people were willing to go to feel above others.]]> 2020-11-01 23:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880622046 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880632158 August 3rd, 1923

Due to this there was a new leader which America had to adapt to. Coolidge and Harding both believed in laissez faire for the government, which brought the country to a low point, nearing towards crisis]]> 2020-11-01 23:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880632158 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880638073 September 16th, 1920

An explosion on Wall Street killed 38 and injured many more. It was thought to be done by anarchists targeting the rich. It was an act of terrorism towards Americas divisions in class]]> 2020-11-01 23:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880638073 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880642451 January 17th, 1920

The production and sale of alcohol was no longer permitted with this Act passing. It made speakeasies very popular and also led to a growth in crime. Gangs were popular as people were willing to go to extremes to drink]]> 2020-11-01 23:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880642451 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880645501 August 18th, 1920

Women were now able to vote with this law. It greatly inspired women's rights throughout the country because with this new ability they felt they could have a true place in society and they were no longer totally held under the power of men. With this women were able to take a stance in society and do actions like getting jobs, travelling, and making decisions instead of just staying home to do chores]]> 2020-11-01 23:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880645501 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880651479 May 20th, 1927

This event was not only entertainment for people all around the world but it proved the skills of humankind and gave everyone a sense of positivity and optimism during the era]]> 2020-11-01 23:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880651479 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880657803 October 29th, 1929

The stock market crashed on this date, which kicked off the Great Depression. Due to this Americans tried to sell their stocks but with the banking situation there was not enough currency to give out to all in need. This left thousands broke and living in poverty for a long time as the banks were shut down]]> 2020-11-01 23:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880657803 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880667365 March 4th, 1933

While America was in the Great Depression suffering with a laissez faire leader, Herbert Hoover, Roosevelt was elected into office. He changed the course of US history by being a thoughtful, understanding, and wise president that helped bring America out of poverty with his New Deal program. He calmed people and boosted moral through hard times and his legacy began with him being elected on this date.]]> 2020-11-02 00:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880667365 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880675571 March 4th, 1929

Hebert Hoover started in office just around the time of the stock market crash and Great Depression. He preferred a hands off method for government and attempted to restore prosperity to the nation but was unsuccessful]]> 2020-11-02 00:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880675571 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880693982 Began around 1930

Big dust storms blew in the prairies of the country. It demolished fertile farming land which affected agriculture and the economy. Homes were destroyed as well and many people were injured and filthy as a result, which added to difficulties at the time]]> 2020-11-02 00:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880693982 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880704365 May 4th, 1886

In Chicago a bomb got thrown off into a group of police. There were many suspected anarchists that were found and hung even though it is unclear if they were responsible. This showed how threat was arising between disputes of different groups of people]]> 2020-11-02 00:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880704365 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880712446 June, 1889

Andrew Carnegie, a wealthy steel titan, wrote and published his vision for the role of wealth at the time. In his writing he discussed how he believed the rich and poor were not supposed to bind together with equal distribution of wealth. He believed in survival of the fittest, a laissez faire style, individualism, and material development for the rich]]> 2020-11-02 00:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880712446 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880727928 1890

His popular writing revealed to the public just how bad urban living conditions were at the time. It opened the public's eyes to inequality and treatment of those in lower positions]]> 2020-11-02 00:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880727928 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880770854 June 30th, 1892

A strike between the Carnegie Steel Company and its laborers started up. It was an issue of rights between people with and without power. The company ended up winning because it wanted to maintain wealth and prosperity while the workers hoped for better conditions for themselves and lost because of their lower power in the matter]]> 2020-11-02 01:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880770854 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880781813 1896

The first types of cars were put onto the market and made by Henry Ford and his company. Popular demand came about later but the initial inventions were brewing what was to be a major invention. People having cars enabled a boost in economy as well as danger on the streets and more ways of transportation]]> 2020-11-02 01:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880781813 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880793216 May 10th, 1869

This event not only enabled people to explore more land and travel but it also opened up jobs for workers (some of them being immigrants) to help with. Industry boomed due to this feat and it brought about major change in transportation for all]]> 2020-11-02 01:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880793216 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880799503 1916

Blacks after being freed from slavery started to get a place in society and they began to move North escaping Southern discrimination. While up in the North they brought their culture with them which inspired art, music, and style for people all across America]]> 2020-11-02 01:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880799503 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880820998 March 3rd, 1870

This tragedy killed 110 innocent workers which inspired states like Pennsylvania to pass safety laws for workers, ensuring emergency exits and necessities in case of dangerous situations]]> 2020-11-02 01:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880820998 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880824886 July 2nd, 1890

Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust Act that put an end to business monopolies. Monopolies were no fair to small businesses and they were taking over a lot of industry so this had a significant effect on the issue of corporate regulation]]> 2020-11-02 01:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880824886 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880833942 February 12th, 1909

This organization (NAACP is short for National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) challenged issues of racial violence going on. It aimed to stop outbreaks of violence against blacks.]]> 2020-11-02 01:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880833942 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880840536 March 3rd, 1891

This Act allowed the president to keep land under the government so private industries and people could not purchase it. This helped to keep natural resources alive and away from people trying to alter or take them]]> 2020-11-02 01:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880840536 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880846072 1896

Although not popular until a few years later, the radio is invented in 1896. It allows for people to get information from their own homes and puts the country on the same with page with news, entertainment, and sports. ]]> 2020-11-02 02:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/880846072 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/881839489 March 12th, 1933

FDR started doing live talks on the radio for the nation to hear. In these he discussed issues going with the banks in depth and how he hoped to recover the economy. He talked in a confident, smart, calming way which reassured the nation that everything would be alright]]> 2020-11-02 10:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/881839489 9961283 https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/881850434 March 9th, 1933

Congress gathered together over one hundred days to help with the struggling nation adapting to the first part of the New Deal. In the time they passed 15 bills and it gave the government a place to work and discuss how to better the country. ]]> 2020-11-02 10:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/9961283/p43jxrowl3df6sdg/wish/881850434