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What does the term 'Roaring 20's' refer to?

  • The 1920's in the United States characterized by exuberant culture (correct)
  • The women's suffrage movement
  • The promotion of communism
  • The economic crisis of the 1930s

    • What was the Great Migration?

    The movement of 6 million blacks from the rural Southern U.S. to urban areas in the Northeast, Midwest, and West between 1910 and 1970.

    Prohibition refers to the prevention by law of the manufacture and sale of alcohol.

    True

    What is a 'Flapper'?

    <p>A fashionable young woman in the 1920's who enjoyed life and rejected conventional standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Red Scare' refer to?

    <p>The promotion of fear of a potential rise of communism or radical leftism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Scopes Trial?

    <p>An American legal case in 1925 where John Scopes was accused of violating the Butler Act by teaching evolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Harlem Renaissance?

    <p>An African-American cultural movement in the 1920's and 1930's centered in Harlem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Black Tuesday?

    <p>October 29, 1929, when share prices on the New York Stock Exchange collapsed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 18th Amendment was the only amendment to be repealed from the constitution.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the 19th Amendment accomplish?

    <p>It granted women the right to vote in 1920.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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.

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    Test your knowledge of the Roaring 20's, a vibrant decade marked by cultural change and the Great Migration. These flashcards cover key terms and events that defined the era, highlighting the shifts in American society. Perfect for history enthusiasts and students alike.

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