14. Silicon Valley has gone through the Great Depression
Because of unexpected unemployment, over production and deflation in early 1920s and 1930s, a lot of workers have no choice but to join labor unions in hope for fair wages to support families. It was a chaotic phase for the region but eventually was able to overcome depression after it sustained business, and political struggles.
15. War of fruit production versus military base
The San Francisco Bay area has undergone major face lift for decades. Formerly, Silicon Valley: was a fruit production ground, then has been converted into a military base in early 1940s due to World War II events.
The need to produce massive military gears and marine engines in Sunnyvale, the place is transformed into a large engineering and technology manufacturing zone.
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