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What was the Sacco-Vanzetti Case about?
The 1920s were a time of massive economic growth for everyone.
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What happened to agriculture during the 1920s?
Entered a depression due to lower prices for farm goods.
Which industries did the automobile contribute to?
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What defines a consumer society?
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Speakeasies were legal bars during Prohibition.
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What is fundamentalism in terms of religious belief?
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What was the primary focus of the Scopes Monkey Trial?
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What was the American Plan in the 1920s?
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Study Notes
Sacco-Vanzetti Case
- Two Italian immigrants, Sacco and Vanzetti, were convicted despite scant evidence against them.
- Their case highlighted anti-immigrant sentiment and anti-anarchist attitudes prevalent in America.
- Resulted in widespread protests worldwide, emphasizing issues of justice and prejudice.
American Prosperity
- The 1920s experienced significant economic growth, yet the benefits were unevenly distributed, particularly marginalizing Black Americans.
- Increased wealth disparity saw the rich amassing greater fortunes while the poor struggled.
Agriculture during the 20s
- After a post-WWI boom, agriculture faced a downturn characterized by lower prices.
- This decline led to significant rural-urban migration as farmers sought better opportunities in cities.
Automobiles
- Became crucial to the American economy, similar to the significance of railroads in the late 19th century.
- Their popularity fueled growth in related industries including steel, oil, rubber, and road construction.
Consumer Society
- The 1920s marked a shift towards a consumer-driven culture with an emphasis on purchasing new household goods.
- A rise in credit purchasing contributed to economic weakness, foreshadowing the Great Depression.
Speakeasies
- Illegal establishments serving alcohol during Prohibition, often operated by organized crime.
- Their popularity reflected widespread defiance of Prohibition laws and societal attitudes towards alcohol consumption.
Fundamentalism
- A movement advocating for strict, literal interpretations of the Bible, gaining traction mainly in rural America.
- Highlighted a cultural divide between traditional beliefs and modernity.
Pluralism
- A belief system where multiple ideologies, including religion and science, coexist without definitive superiority of one over the other.
- Rose as a response to urbanization, immigration, and the broader trends of modernization.
Scopes Monkey Trial
- John Scopes was convicted for teaching evolution, igniting a clash between science and traditional religious values.
- Served as a symbolic representation of the broader cultural conflicts of the time.
American Plan
- Employers in the 1920s adopted a policy of avoiding union negotiations and resisting government intervention in labor disputes.
Equal Rights Amendment
- Proposed by Alice Paul to eradicate sex discrimination, the amendment ultimately failed to gain support from major feminist organizations.
Teapot Dome Scandal
- Involved Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall, who illegally leased government-owned oil reserves to private companies, earning $500,000.
- Marked a significant instance of corruption within Harding's administration.
Flappers
- Women who embraced a more liberated lifestyle, engaging in activities traditionally associated with men, like drinking and dancing.
- Represented a shift towards greater personal freedom and changing gender norms in the 1920s.
"Lost Generation"
- A collective of disillusioned writers in the 1920s, critical of materialism and lacking moral direction in American society.
- Prominent figures included Ernest Hemingway and T.S. Eliot, many of whom chose to live in Paris.
American Foreign Policy in the 20s
- The U.S. adopted an isolationist approach post-WWI, only intervening internationally to safeguard business interests.
Fordney-McCumber Tariff (1922)
- A protective tariff initiated to shield American industries from foreign competition, significantly raising taxes on imports.
Harlem Renaissance
- A cultural movement based in Harlem, New York, celebrating African American art, music, and literature, fostering a sense of identity and community.
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