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THE ROARING TWENTIES
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RED SCARE:
The term given to fear of and reaction against political radicals in the United States
Fear of a potential rise of communism
Waving their symbolic red flag communist cried out for an end to capitalism everywhere.
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PALMER RAIDS
The arrest of anarchists (people who oppose any form of government), communist, and socialist
The group invaded homes and businesses, and jailing anyone under suspicion
Later Palmer wasn't able to find evidence causing people to decide he didn't know what he was talking about
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SACCO & VAZETTI
These two men were both Italian anarchists immigrants who evaded the draft during World War One
Both were later arrested and charged with murder and robbery of a factory paymaster and his guard
Convicted mainly because of their political beliefs and ethnic backgrounds
Described as a miscarriage of justice in American legal history
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KU KLUX KLAN
Was a short-lived phenomenon that fueled intolerance for blacks, Catholics, Jews, and immigrants.
This group moved into many states to dominate local and state politics
Membership was not limited to the poor, and uneducated. Even doctors and lawyers and ministers joined in.
The 1920's was the klans peak that reached up to 4 million people.
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AUTO INDUSTRY:
U.S PRODUCTION OF AUTOMOBILES STOOD AT NEARLY 2.3 MILLION
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ASSEMBLY LINE
Manufacturing process which parts are added to finish a product much faster
Each worker typically performs one simple operation
All parts of are handled through conveyors or motorized vehicles
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HENRY FORD
An American industrialist the founder of the ford motor company
Sponsor of the assembly line technique of mass production
Manufacture the first automobile that many middle class Americans could afford
DID NOT invent the automobile
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PROHIBITION:
THE FORBIDDING OF ALCOHOL AND THINGS RELATING TO ALCOHOL
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18TH AMENDMENT
Banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol
Ratified on January 16th, 1919 and repealed by the 21st amendment in 1933
Only amendment to have repealed
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21ST AMENDMENT
Repealed the 18th amendment
Only one to repeal a previous amendment
Gave the right to determine alcohol laws for their own state
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ORGANIZED CRIME
Police funding increased to $11.4 million due to crime
Because of the prohibition people turned more and more to criminal activity
Example- Al Capone
Bootleg alcohol is what fueled the work of organized crime.
13.
SCOPES TRIAL:
FAMOUS AMERICAN LEAGAL CASE OF A TEACHER TEACHING HUMAN EVOLUTION
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CLARENCE DARROW
American lawyer and leading member of the American civil liberties union
Defended John T. Scopes in the Scopes "Monkey" Trial in which he opposed William Jennings Bryan
Remains notable for his humor and cleverness. One of the most famous American lawyers.
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W.J BRYAN
Leading American politician
Standing three times as it's candidate for presidency of the United States
United States Secretary of State under president Woodrow Wilson
Promoted free silver in 1896, anti-imperialism in 1900, and trust-busting in 1908 and author of gold speech
Strong supporter of prohibition and the non teachings of evolution
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DECISION ?
Scopes was found guilty and fined $100 ($1300 in today's money)
Overturned scopes conviction on a technicality
The bible can be interpreted many different ways
17.
HARLEM RENAISSANCE:
WAS A CULTURAL MOVEMENT THAT SPANNED THE 1920'S
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JAZZ
Beginning in New Orleans to Chicago, New York, and Kansas City
Jazz music influenced all aspects of society, and took the United States by storm.
End of the World War One until the start of the depression is known as "jazz age"
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LANGSTON HUGHES
Is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance
American poet, social activist, novelist, and columnist
20.
TIN PAN ALLEY
The name is given to the collection of New York music publishers and songwriters
21.
POPULAR PEOPLE
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CHARLES LINDBERGH:
Also known as lucky Lindy
First ever to fly a straight shot across the Atlantic Ocean
33 hours from New York to Paris
23.
BABE RUTH
American professional baseball player
MLB pitcher and outfielder playing for 22 seasons
Known for his influence of expanded the popularity of baseball in the 1920's
Greatest sports hero in American culture
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JACK DAMPSEY
American professional boxer
Many of his fights set numerous records including the first million dollar gate
Member of the international boxing hall of fame
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