Historical Events

The 1930's has tremendous events that helped shape the United States and the world. The decade began with the Great Depression. Money was tight and families struggled in the East and Midwest which led many to migrate to California. During this period the “New Deal” helped spur economic growth again.

The World War II was creating immense pressure in the U.S. in the late 1930's. President Roosevelt felt the U.S. needed to enter the war to help save Europe. President Roosevelt did not believe that Germany would stop with just Europe. Most Americans at that time did not want to enter the war, but the the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in December of 1941, the U.S. was now involved. During the war, many inventions that have changed the world occurred including nuclear energy and the basis for the modern computer.