Roaring 20's Flashcards

Roaring 20's Overview

• Known as the Roaring Twenties, this decade was characterized by a vibrant and extravagant culture in the United States.
• defiance of Prohibition, new fashion trends, and a departure from traditional moral values defined the era.

Great Migration

• Involved the relocation of approximately 6 million African Americans from rural Southern areas to urban centers in the Northeast, Midwest, and West.
• The mass movement spanned from 1910 to 1970, significantly altering demographic patterns.

Prohibition

• Refers to the legal ban on manufacturing and selling alcohol, enacted in the U.S. from 1920 to 1933.
• Aimed to curb alcohol consumption but led to widespread illegal activities and disregard for the law.

Flapper Culture

• Young, fashion-forward women known as "flappers" represented a shift in societal norms, embracing excitement and rejecting conventional behavior.
• Associated with new dances and liberating styles indicative of the era's spirit.

Red Scare

• Indicates periods of heightened anxiety regarding the potential rise of communism in the U.S.
• The First Red Scare focused primarily on concerns over socialist uprisings and political radicalism among workers.

Scopes Trial

• The Scopes Monkey Trial in 1925 had John Scopes accused of breaking Tennessee's Butler Act, which prohibited teaching evolution.
• The trial became a landmark case highlighting the conflict between science and religion in education.

Harlem Renaissance

• A flourishing African American cultural movement during the 1920s and 1930s, centered in Harlem, New York.
• Celebrated Black culture, art, music, and identity, showcasing the contributions of African Americans to the wider societal narrative.

Black Tuesday

• Occurred on October 29, 1929, marking a catastrophic stock market crash.
• Contributed significantly to the onset of the Great Depression by decimating share prices on the New York Stock Exchange.

18th Amendment

• Enacted in 1919, this amendment prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol in the U.S.
• It is the only constitutional amendment to be repealed, reflecting its unpopularity and enforcement challenges.

19th Amendment

• Ratified in 1920, it granted women the right to vote, marking a significant step towards gender equality in the U.S.
• Complemented by the 15th Amendment, which established voting rights regardless of race.

21st Amendment

• Ratified on December 5, 1933, this amendment repealed the Eighteenth Amendment, ending nationwide Prohibition.
• Its passage highlighted a shift in societal attitudes towards alcohol consumption.