The Roaring Twenties Flashcards

A period marked by economic prosperity, social change, and cultural dynamism. It witnessed the rise of new technologies, entertainment, and social movements, like the Harlem Renaissance.

President Warren G. Harding's campaign slogan emphasizing a return to stability and traditional values after World War I, aiming to heal the country's social and economic wounds.

A cultural movement that celebrated African American art, music, and literature in Harlem, New York. It had a profound impact on American culture, particularly jazz music.

A period of intense fear and suspicion of communist infiltration in the United States. It led to deportations of suspected radicals and restrictions on immigration.

The movement of African Americans from the South to Northern cities, driven by economic opportunities, better social conditions, and escaping Jim Crow laws.

Organizations advocating for an ethnically homogeneous society, supporting strict immigration restrictions and opposing the influx of immigrants from different backgrounds.

The 18th Amendment prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. It led to the rise of speakeasies and organized crime.

The rejection of Social Darwinism, which argued that individuals' social positions were determined by their inherent capabilities. Progressives believed in social reform and equality.

A surge in the belief that immigrants posed a threat to American culture and society, leading to stricter immigration policies.

A famous trial where a teacher, John Scopes, was put on trial for teaching evolution, highlighting the conflict between traditional religious beliefs and modern scientific theory.

The movement of people, primarily to urban areas, driven by factors like job opportunities, escaping war-torn regions, and seeking a better life.

The widespread adoption of radio broadcasting, transforming leisure activities and facilitating faster communication, connecting people across vast distances.

A Jamaican political activist who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association that promoted black pride, self-reliance, and an eventual return to Africa for African Americans.

A scandal involving the illegal lease of oil reserves, leading to a decline in public trust in government officials.

The period during World War I when African Americans moved northward in large numbers for industrial jobs created by wartime production.

A period of significant advancements in automobile manufacturing, led by Henry Ford's assembly line, making cars more affordable and increasing mobility for Americans.

A manufacturing system pioneered by Henry Ford, revolutionizing production by breaking down tasks into smaller, specialized steps for increased efficiency.

The period of significant advancements in aviation, with pioneers like Glenn Curtiss and Charles Lindbergh making notable contributions to the development of aircraft.

The rise of purchasing items with credit, allowing consumers to purchase new innovations like automobiles, radios, and appliances on installment plans.

The negative consequences of Prohibition, including the rise of organized crime as criminals profited from the illegal production and sale of alcohol.