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What does '100 Percent Americanism' refer to?
Who was Warren G. Harding?
The twenty-ninth President of the United States known for the 'return to normalcy' and a corrupt administration.
What was the Teapot Dome Scandal?
Conspiracy involving officials leasing government land in Wyoming to oil companies for cash.
Which president was known for supporting business interests?
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The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote.
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Who became president after Calvin Coolidge?
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Who opposed Hoover in the 1928 election?
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Henry Ford is associated with the ______.
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What role did radio play in America during the early 20th century?
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What defines a 'Flapper'?
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What is meant by 'New Woman'?
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What did the 'New Negro' movement demand?
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Who was Marcus Garvey?
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Who was the first African-American Rhodes Scholar?
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What does the Harlem Renaissance refer to?
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What was the Great Migration?
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Who were Sacco and Vanzetti?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts and Individuals
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100 Percent Americanism
Reflects intense suspicion towards immigrants and others not fully supporting U.S. war efforts or policies. -
Warren G. Harding
Served as the 29th President; promoted the idea of a "return to normalcy" and is noted for presiding over a highly corrupt administration. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
Involved lease of government land in Wyoming to oil companies for cash, highlighting significant corruption within Harding's administration. -
Calvin Coolidge
Advocated for business interests, significantly lowering taxes and maintaining high tariffs to benefit wealthy Americans. -
19th Amendment
Granted women the right to vote, marking a significant advancement in gender equality. -
Herbert Hoover
Succeeded Calvin Coolidge as president; his administration faced major challenges during the Great Depression. -
Al Smith
Opponent of Herbert Hoover in the 1928 presidential election; represented urban, Catholic interests. -
Henry Ford
Innovated the assembly line, revolutionizing manufacturing and production efficiency. -
Radio
Became a major component of American culture, offering new forms of entertainment and escape for the public.
Social Changes and Cultural Movements
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Flappers
Represented a new female identity characterized by short skirts, makeup, and smoking, symbolizing women's liberation in the 1920s. -
"New Woman"
Denoted increased independence for women, embracing urban life, freedom of movement, and a desire for visibility and experience. -
"New Negro"
Signified a movement among African Americans actively claiming their rights and dignity through political engagement and resistance to historical injustices. -
Marcus Garvey
Jamaican labor organizer and publisher; founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), becoming a leading figure in black nationalism. -
Alan Locke
First African American Rhodes Scholar and influential figure in the Harlem Renaissance, contributing philosophical insights into the movement. -
Harlem Renaissance
Cultural and artistic explosion in the early 20th century centered in Harlem, establishing it as a black cultural hub. -
Great Migration
Mass movement of African Americans from the South to Northern industrial cities, seeking better economic opportunities and escaping racial discrimination.
Legal and Societal Challenges
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Sacco and Vanzetti
Italian immigrants arrested for robbery and murder, highlighted issues of justice and xenophobia in America. -
Scopes Trial
Legal case debating religious liberty, academic freedom, and the moral responsibilities of education, particularly regarding evolution teaching. -
Clarence Darrow
Noted agnostic attorney and a progressive thinker, prominent in the Scopes Trial defending the teaching of evolution. -
2nd KKK
Expanded its focus beyond anti-black sentiments to include opposition to various groups, claiming to protect American values against perceived threats from immigrants and radical movements.
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Test your knowledge with flashcards covering key terms and definitions from The American Yawp Chapter 22. This chapter focuses on significant historical figures and events, including Warren G. Harding and the Teapot Dome Scandal. Challenge yourself to remember important concepts related to early 20th-century American politics.
