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Following World War I, what was the primary reason for the surge in unemployment?
Following World War I, what was the primary reason for the surge in unemployment?
- Increased global competition in manufacturing.
- Government contracts for wartime production ended. (correct)
- A widespread shift towards automation in factories.
- Immigration policies restricted available jobs.
The Palmer Raids were conducted with the primary purpose of uncovering illegal activities related to organized crime syndicates.
The Palmer Raids were conducted with the primary purpose of uncovering illegal activities related to organized crime syndicates.
False (B)
What was the defining characteristic that earned the 1920s the nickname "roaring"?
What was the defining characteristic that earned the 1920s the nickname "roaring"?
excitement and modernity
The musical genre of jazz originated in the city of ______.
The musical genre of jazz originated in the city of ______.
What primary factor contributed to Harlem's transformation into a vibrant center for African American artists and culture?
What primary factor contributed to Harlem's transformation into a vibrant center for African American artists and culture?
What was the ultimate outcome of the Scopes Monkey Trial verdict?
What was the ultimate outcome of the Scopes Monkey Trial verdict?
Match the cause with the effect
Match the cause with the effect
During the Great Depression, how did President Franklin D. Roosevelt's economic strategy primarily differ from that of Herbert Hoover?
During the Great Depression, how did President Franklin D. Roosevelt's economic strategy primarily differ from that of Herbert Hoover?
During the Great Depression, how did public works projects aim to stimulate the economy?
During the Great Depression, how did public works projects aim to stimulate the economy?
Flashcards
Post-WWI Unemployment Cause?
Post-WWI Unemployment Cause?
Reduced demand for war supplies led to job losses after World War I.
Palmer Raids Purpose?
Palmer Raids Purpose?
Raids conducted without warrants aimed to find and arrest suspected radicals.
"Roaring" Twenties?
"Roaring" Twenties?
A time characterized by excitement, social change, and new cultural trends.
Jazz Origins?
Jazz Origins?
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Harlem Renaissance Cause?
Harlem Renaissance Cause?
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Scopes Trial Verdict?
Scopes Trial Verdict?
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Prohibition Impact?
Prohibition Impact?
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Depression Surplus Cause?
Depression Surplus Cause?
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Bank Runs Cause?
Bank Runs Cause?
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Study Notes
- Unemployment after WWI was caused because the government did not need as many people to make supplies.
- The goals of the Palmer Raids were to uncover communists and socialists without warrants.
- The 1920s became known as the "roaring twenties" because of the excitement and modernity of the time.
- Jazz music originated in New Orleans.
- Harlem became a thriving neighborhood for African American artists because the price of real estate had declined
- The Scopes Monkey Trial verdict was overturned.
- Prohibition supported the spread of organized crime, with people called bootleggers smuggling more alcohol.
- "Lost Generation" members of American culture were upset about the violence of World War I.
- A large surplus in manufactured goods existed at the start of the Depression due to the snowball effect.
- Runs on the banks at the start of the Depression happened due to defaulted loans.
- President Hoover believed the Depression would end on its own
- President Roosevelt's approach to the economy differed as he used a strategy called "100 days" to give everything a "break".
- Public works projects helped the economy by providing infrastructure done by the government.
- Social Security is funded by taxes that a person would pay, and that money would come back to them once they are retired
- Movies like "The Wizard of Oz" appealed to audiences in the 1930s because it was escapism.
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The end of WWI caused unemployment. The Palmer Raids aimed to uncover communists. The 1920s became the 'Roaring 20s' due to its modernity. Jazz originated in New Orleans. The Depression started with surplus goods and bank runs. President Hoover believed the Depression would end on its own.
