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What does NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
What does UNIA stand for?
Universal Negro Improvement Association
Who were the Bonus Marchers?
A group of veterans that asked the president for their war bonus early
Who was Al Capone?
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What did Henry Ford invent?
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What is moonshine?
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What is a speakeasy?
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What does 'a chicken in every pot' refer to?
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What does Rugged Individualism mean?
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What are bootleggers?
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What is a flapper?
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Which party is seen as the conservative party?
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Which party is seen as the progressive party?
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What were The Roaring Twenties?
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What do Republican Party Policies focus on?
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What does federal mean in the context of government?
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What is mass production?
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What is Taylorism?
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What is the Model T?
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What does the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) focus on?
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What was The Monkey Trial?
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What was The Red Scare?
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What is immigration?
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What is the Volstead Act?
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What was the St. Valentine's Day Massacre?
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What does speculation refer to?
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What are Hoovervilles?
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Who was Calvin Coolidge?
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Who was W.E.B. DuBois?
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Who was Marcus Garvey?
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What does laissez-faire mean?
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Who was Paul Robeson?
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What does isolationism refer to?
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What were the Hundred Days?
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What are Alphabet Agencies?
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What does FERA stand for?
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What does CCC stand for?
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What does NIRA stand for?
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Study Notes
Key Organizations and Figures
- NAACP: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a prominent civil rights organization.
- UNIA: Universal Negro Improvement Association, founded by Marcus Garvey to promote African American self-reliance.
- Al Capone: Notorious gangster in Chicago, controlled a bootlegging empire, and was involved in community aid through soup kitchens.
- Henry Ford: Revolutionized car manufacturing with the Model T and assembly line, enabling wider car ownership among Americans.
- W.E.B. Du Bois: African-American socialist and NAACP co-founder advocating for civil rights.
Economic Concepts
- Mass Production: The method of producing large quantities of goods quickly and economically, exemplified by Ford's Model T.
- Overproduction: A situation where production exceeds demand, contributing to economic decline.
- Laissez-faire: Economic policy advocating minimal government interference in market affairs.
- Economic Boom and Bust: Periods of rapid economic growth followed by downturns with inflation decreases and rising unemployment.
Laws and Amendments
- The Volstead Act: Enforced Prohibition (18th Amendment), banning alcohol production and sale.
- Jim Crow Laws: Legislation designed to maintain racial segregation in the Southern United States.
Social Trends and Movements
- Flappers: Young women in the 1920s known for their bold fashion and attitudes, symbolizing a cultural shift.
- Rugged Individualism: An ideology promoted by the Republican Party emphasizing self-reliance and minimal government support.
Events and Their Significance
- Bonus Marchers: Unemployed veterans who protested for early payment of war bonuses during the Great Depression.
- St. Valentine's Day Massacre: 1929 gang-related killings orchestrated by Al Capone, highlighting the violent conflict in organized crime.
- Wall Street Crash: The catastrophic stock market crash on October 29, 1929, marking the beginning of the Great Depression.
Government Responses to Crisis
- The New Deal: A series of programs and policies by FDR aimed at economic recovery during the Great Depression.
- Alphabet Agencies: Federal programs created under FDR, such as FERA, CCC, and NRA, to provide relief and stimulate the economy.
Cultural Impacts
- The Roaring Twenties: A decade marked by economic prosperity, cultural dynamism, and a shift towards consumerism, though benefits were unevenly distributed.
- Speculation: High-risk investment practices that contributed to the economic collapse post-boom.
Radical Movements and Ideologies
- The Red Scare: The fear of communism following Russia's 1917 revolution, leading to social and political repercussions.
- Ku Klux Klan (KKK): An extremist group advocating white supremacy and nationalism, gaining traction in early 20th century America.
Historical Figures and Their Role
- Herbert Hoover: 31st President during the onset of the Great Depression; known for his belief in limited government intervention.
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR): 32nd President who introduced proactive government policies to combat the Great Depression.
- Sacco and Vanzetti: Italian immigrants executed after a controversial trial, reflecting anti-immigrant sentiment in the 1920s.
Concepts of Prejudice and Segregation
- Prejudice: Preconceived judgments not based on personal experience or reason.
- Racism: The belief in the superiority of one race over another, influencing social dynamics and policies.
Terminology Related to the Era
- Speakeasy: Illegal bars popular during the Prohibition era, reflecting the cultural defiance of the time.
- Moonshine: Homemade distilled alcohol, often produced illegally during Prohibition.
- Wets and Dries: Groups opposing and supporting Prohibition, respectively, highlighting the societal divide on alcohol regulations.
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This quiz covers key terms and concepts from AQA GCSE History related to America between 1920 and 1973. It includes important organizations like NAACP and UNIA, significant events such as the Bonus March, and notable figures like Al Capone. Test your knowledge and understanding of this pivotal era in American history.