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These notes cover various historical events and social changes in the United States, including the impact of flappers, the Great Depression, and related social phenomena.
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### Page 1 * Flappers - People who were rebellious and rejected social norms * Jazz - Music mixed with black culture * European Immigrants - Artistic expression from Africans * Red Scare - Widespread fear of communists * Eugenics - Racist improvement of the human race * Prohibition - No alcohol * 21...
### Page 1 * Flappers - People who were rebellious and rejected social norms * Jazz - Music mixed with black culture * European Immigrants - Artistic expression from Africans * Red Scare - Widespread fear of communists * Eugenics - Racist improvement of the human race * Prohibition - No alcohol * 21st Amendment - Repealed prohibition * Live by the Bible * Scopes Trial - Prohibited teaching evolution in schools * Organized Migration - A lot of immigration * Teapot Dome Scandal - ### Page 2 * Great Depression - A period of starvation, homelessness, and famine * Speculation - Investment in stocks * Bank Run - When a lot of people take out their money in fear of the bank crashing * Hawley Smoot Tariff - Highest tariff point in history * Federal Reserve - Central US bank * Dust Bowl - Severe dust storms * New Deal - Relief, recovery and reform * AAA - Boost agricultural prices by lowering surplus * FTC - An independent agency to the federal government * Social Security Act * NLRB * Fair Labor Standards Act * Works Progress Administration * Court Packing Plan
