The Chicago railroad fair celebrated the centennial of railroading's arrival in Chicago. The fair was a testimony to the place railroads held in the American lifestyle. Learn more about the Chicago railroad fair of 1934.
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The 1920s and 30s saw the rise of gangsters and the collapse of the economy, which brought the Great Depression. Here you can learn about some of the important figures and major events that happened during this time in American history.
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Scandals & Trials
Scandals and trials, such as the Scopes Monkey Trial, caught the attention of many Americans during the 1920s and 1930s. Topics include the Teapot Dome Scandal and the Sacco-Vanzatti trial.
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