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The Volstead Act, which officially defined intoxicants, was vetoed by President Wilson, but Congress overrode his veto.
The Volstead Act, which officially defined intoxicants, was vetoed by President Wilson, but Congress overrode his veto.
True (A)
The Harlem Renaissance, although originating in Harlem, New York, had little impact beyond its immediate time and place.
The Harlem Renaissance, although originating in Harlem, New York, had little impact beyond its immediate time and place.
False (B)
The primary supporters of Prohibition resided mostly in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States.
The primary supporters of Prohibition resided mostly in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States.
False (B)
The Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform advocated for the continuation of Prohibition, citing its positive effects on family stability.
The Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform advocated for the continuation of Prohibition, citing its positive effects on family stability.
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The Cotton Club, a renowned Harlem nightclub during the Harlem Renaissance, allowed patrons of all races to enjoy its performances.
The Cotton Club, a renowned Harlem nightclub during the Harlem Renaissance, allowed patrons of all races to enjoy its performances.
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The Palmer Raids, which targeted suspected radicals and communists, marked the peak of the First Red Scare.
The Palmer Raids, which targeted suspected radicals and communists, marked the peak of the First Red Scare.
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Langston Hughes was a pioneer in combining jazz rhythms with poetry.
Langston Hughes was a pioneer in combining jazz rhythms with poetry.
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The First Red Scare directly led to the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.
The First Red Scare directly led to the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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The Dust Bowl, a period of severe dust storms, primarily impacted urban areas in the United States.
The Dust Bowl, a period of severe dust storms, primarily impacted urban areas in the United States.
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The Great Depression had a more severe impact on minority groups compared to white Americans.
The Great Depression had a more severe impact on minority groups compared to white Americans.
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Flashcards
Prohibition Era
Prohibition Era
The period from 1919 to 1933 when alcohol was banned in the U.S.
Volstead Act
Volstead Act
The law that enforced Prohibition and defined intoxicants.
Speakeasy
Speakeasy
Illegally operated bars that sold bootlegged alcohol.
Harlem Renaissance
Harlem Renaissance
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NAACP
NAACP
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Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes
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First Red Scare
First Red Scare
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Palmer Raids
Palmer Raids
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Great Depression
Great Depression
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Dust Bowl
Dust Bowl
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