1920s History PDF

The 1920s Isolationism: a foreign policy doctrine where a country seeks to minimize its involvement in international affairs and avoid alliances or conflicts with other nations. Nativism: a political and social ideology that favors the interests of native-born or established inhabitants over those o...

The 1920s Isolationism: a foreign policy doctrine where a country seeks to minimize its involvement in international affairs and avoid alliances or conflicts with other nations. Nativism: a political and social ideology that favors the interests of native-born or established inhabitants over those of immigrants. Eugenics: the belief in improving the genetic quality of the human population through selective breeding or other forms of intervention The Red Scare: periods of intense fear and suspicion of communism in the United States, particularly after World War I and during the Cold War. Palmer Raids: series of government actions in 1919-1920, led by U.S. Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, aimed at arresting and deporting suspected anarchists, communists, and radical leftists. Communism: political and economic ideology advocating for a classless society where the means of production are owned and controlled by the community or the state. Anarchists: individuals who advocate for the abolition of all forms of hierarchical authority, including government, capitalism, and organized religion, in favor of self-managed, stateless societies. Sacco and Vanzetti: two Italian-American anarchists who were convicted of murder in 1921, largely due to their political beliefs and ethnic background, rather than concrete evidence. Ku Klux Klan - Group created on racism, based on Rebirth of a Nation. Emergency Quota System (Immigration law of 1924): U.S. immigration policy that set numerical limits on immigration based on national origin, favoring Western European countries. Labor unrest: collective dissatisfaction and protests by workers, often in the form of strikes or demonstrations, against poor working conditions, low wages, or unfair labor practices. Warren G. Harding: 29th President of the United States, serving from 1921 until his death in 1923, known for his pro-business policies and efforts to return the country to "normalcy" after World War I. Ohio Gang: a group of political allies and friends of President Warren G. Harding, many of whom held government positions and became involved in corruption scandals during Harding's administration. Calvin Coolidge: 30th President of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929, known for his conservative policies and belief in minimal government intervention in business. His significance lies in his promotion of economic growth during the Roaring Twenties Age of the automobile: period in the early 20th century when the widespread use of automobiles revolutionized transportation, economy, and society Charles Lindbergh: first person to fly solo around the world Modern advertising - Refers to modern strategies such as advertising by tv, radio, and print advertising Credit - the ability to borrow money to purchase something now and then pay back later Prohibition (18th Amendment): banned the making and distribution of alcoholic beverages Volstead Act: Enforced the 18th amendment and ended the production, sale and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the United States Speakeasies: secret hidden bars/clubs people went to to break the law Bootleggers: people who illegally sell alcohol Al Capone: famous gangster during the 20s The Jazz Age - Popularized by the african american culture, which led to whites finding joy in it Women in the 20s: letting loose, dressing how they wanted and acting how they wanted Flappers: women who went against societal norms. They wore short dresses and cut their hair Culture in 20s- Culture shift occurred during the 1920s, marked by creativity, innovation and a break from traditional ways (Fashion, music, film, radio, science, literature, art) Darwinism and Creationism: Darwinism=evolution, natural selection. Creationism=belief that god created the universe. They oppose each other Scopes Monkey Trial - Trial where a teacher was caught teaching about Darwin's Theory which was against law at the time, Scopes was found guilty The Harlem Renaissance: period of time where African Americans brought forth their music, art, fashion, and literature to be more prideful in their culture African Americans during the 20s - becoming more prideful in themselves. Flourishing Langston Hughes: poet. Leader of Harlem renaissance Jazz: upbeat style of music. Known as “black music”. White People enjoyed being rebellious and listening to “black music”