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What was the main impact of the 18th Amendment?
What was the main impact of the 18th Amendment?
Which amendment repealed Prohibition?
Which amendment repealed Prohibition?
What characterized the flapper lifestyle in the 1920s?
What characterized the flapper lifestyle in the 1920s?
What does 'The New Woman' concept represent?
What does 'The New Woman' concept represent?
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Which factor was NOT a cause of the Roaring Twenties?
Which factor was NOT a cause of the Roaring Twenties?
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What event directly marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
What event directly marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
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What was one effect of the Great Depression?
What was one effect of the Great Depression?
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What social movement was significantly advanced by the ratification of the 19th Amendment?
What social movement was significantly advanced by the ratification of the 19th Amendment?
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What was a significant criticism of the New Deal?
What was a significant criticism of the New Deal?
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What event is referred to as Black Tuesday?
What event is referred to as Black Tuesday?
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Which of the following was NOT an effect of Prohibition?
Which of the following was NOT an effect of Prohibition?
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What led to many bank failures in 1929?
What led to many bank failures in 1929?
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What was a major consequence of the Stock Market Crash of 1929?
What was a major consequence of the Stock Market Crash of 1929?
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What was the main purpose of the New Deal programs?
What was the main purpose of the New Deal programs?
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How did the automobile industry change in the 1920s?
How did the automobile industry change in the 1920s?
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Which development significantly shaped American culture in the 1920s?
Which development significantly shaped American culture in the 1920s?
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What was the primary effect of Dust Bowl migration?
What was the primary effect of Dust Bowl migration?
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What characterized Hoovervilles during the Great Depression?
What characterized Hoovervilles during the Great Depression?
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Study Notes
18th Amendment
- Prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.
- Ratified in 1919.
- Marked the start of Prohibition.
19th Amendment
- Granted women the right to vote.
- Ratified in 1920.
- Significant for women's suffrage.
21st Amendment
- Repealed the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
- Ratified in 1933.
- Ended Prohibition.
Flappers
- Young women in the 1920s.
- Embraced a new style and attitude.
- Bobbed hair, shorter skirts.
- More liberated behavior.
- Engaged in activities like dancing, smoking, and socializing.
- Symbolized changing women's roles.
"The New Woman"
- Feminist ideal of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Sought independence, education, and public life.
- Included participation in the workforce and politics.
- Associated with the suffrage movement.
Causes of the Roaring 20s
- Economic prosperity after World War I.
- Technological advancements (automobiles).
- Consumer culture and advertising.
- Urbanization and rural-to-urban migration.
- Cultural dynamism (Harlem Renaissance, Jazz Age).
Causes and Effects of the Great Depression
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Causes:*
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Stock Market Crash of 1929.
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Bank failures.
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Overproduction and declining demand.
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High unemployment.
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Drought conditions (Dust Bowl).
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Effects:*
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Widespread poverty and unemployment.
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Business bankruptcies and bank closures.
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Social unrest and migration.
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Government intervention (New Deal).
Hoovervilles
- Makeshift shantytowns built by homeless people during the Great Depression.
- Named after President Herbert Hoover.
- Constructed from scavenged materials (cardboard, tin).
- Reflected widespread poverty.
Effects of Prohibition
- Rise of organized crime and speakeasies.
- Increased illicit alcohol production and consumption.
- Corruption among law enforcement and government.
- Social tensions and moral divisions.
The New Deal
- Series of federal programs and policies by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
- Response to the Great Depression.
- Aimed at providing relief, economic recovery, and financial reform.
- Included job creation programs, social security, regulatory reforms.
Critiques of the New Deal
- Expanded government power and regulation too much.
- Insufficient help for marginalized groups (African Americans, women).
- Critiques from both the political left and right.
Black Tuesday
- October 29, 1929.
- Stock market crashed dramatically.
- Marked the beginning of the Great Depression.
- Significant financial loss for investors.
Causes of Bank Failures in 1929
- Overextension of credit and risky loans.
- Bank runs (large numbers of depositors withdrawing money simultaneously).
- Poor financial management and lack of regulation.
Stock Market Crash of 1929
- Major financial collapse in late October 1929.
- Dramatic stock price decline.
- Loss of billions of dollars.
- Eroded consumer and business confidence.
- Led to widespread economic hardships.
The Automobile Industry in the 1920s
- Significant growth and transformation.
- Mass production of affordable cars (assembly line).
- Henry Ford.
- Increased automobile ownership.
- Urban sprawl and infrastructure expansion.
- Cultural shift towards individual mobility.
The Rise of Radio and Hollywood in the 1920s
- Radio became a household staple (news, music, entertainment).
- Shaped public opinion and culture.
- Hollywood became the center of the film industry.
- Production of iconic films and stars.
- Emergence of celebrity culture.
- Significant influence on American society and culture.
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Test your knowledge on the significant amendments of the 1920s, including the 18th, 19th, and 21st Amendments. Explore the cultural transformation characterized by flappers and the emergence of 'The New Woman'. This quiz covers key historical advancements and societal shifts during the Roaring Twenties.
