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42 Cards in this Set
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Disillusionment |
the Condition of Fact of being Disenchanted |
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Conservatism |
Maintaining Traditional Order
(Non-Religious Based) |
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Fundamentalism |
a set of Traditional Religious beliefs
(Living by the Bible) |
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Intolerance |
Opposing to act with a certain group of people
(Ex. Not joining the KKK) |
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Prosperity |
Huge economic growth with rising business profits |
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New Morality |
Rapid social change post-WW1 |
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Materalism |
Desire for wealth and material possessions |
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the "Gatsby" 20's |
Time of big money and big parties, as well as big people (celebrities) |
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Flapper |
Rise of the new Women
(Individualism, Short Dresses, voting, etc.) |
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The enemy of the Flapper |
Most men, as well as conservatism women
Causes a cultural war of sorts |
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American Economy in 1920 |
Huge growth due to mass production of goods resulting in lower prices |
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Cars |
First product industry within America
(First mass produced product available to the general public) |
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Consumer Goods |
Becomes mainstream during this time
(ex. Fridge, Radio, Newspaper, etc.) |
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Advertising |
First major push for ads
(Done mainly through billboards, newspapers, radio ads, etc.) |
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Consumer Credit |
By now, pay later - Rise of the Credit Card
(80% of all goods bought via credit) |
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Celebrities |
Becomes mainstream socially, and a first in world history for the most part |
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18th Amendment |
Prohibition, limiting to production and sale of alcohol within the US (1920) |
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Rise of the Mafia / Gansters |
Due to Prohibition, as well as a huge italian immigration into America (Starting through bootlegging Beer, Wine, etc.)
Bootlegging Wine, Beer, etc. |
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Red Scare |
1919, fear of immigrants, as well as a fear of communism due to the Russian Revolt |
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Russian Revolt |
1917, very deadly revolt, resulting in the rise of communism |
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Palmer Raids |
A. Mitchell Palmer calls for raids/jailing of immigrants, thought that they were protecting the life of "native" americans
4,000+ jailed, 500+ deported
Ex. Succo and Vanzetti case |
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Succo and Vanzetti Case |
Two anti-government italians put on trial for murder (Killed through an unfair trial)
Example of the Palmer Raids |
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Immigration Limits |
1921 and 1924 as a result of the Palmer Raids that resulted in higher standards for immigrants entering into the US
Targeted mainly at Asians, as well as Mexicans, and Europeans |
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Revival of the KKK |
1920 due to the Palmer Raids
Hated basicly all non-white "true" americans
5 Million+ Members in early 1920 |
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Lynching by the KKK |
Due to Palmer Raids from 1920-1930ish
Over 70,000 blacks lynched in 1923 alone |
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"The Great Migration" |
Relocation of 6+ million Blacks from the rural South to the urban North and Mid-West around 1916 |
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1920 Census |
Population was more in Urban than Rural areas for the first time ever |
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Intercensal Activity |
House of Reps. fixed to adjust with the ever changing population to give everyone a voice |
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Treaty of Versailles |
Treaty that ended WW1, causing Germany to enter into depression
Highly debated on how US should act |
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League of Nations |
Woodrow Wilson calls for a League of Nations to conduct large-scale peace, hopefully preventing another major war
Pre-UN committee |
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1920 Election |
Warren G. Harding is elected President
Very popular, what began the "roaring 20's" |
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1924 Election |
Calvin Coolidge is elected president |
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1928 Election |
Herbert Hoover is elected president |
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Ohio Gang |
Warren G. Hardings close-friends in politics that conducted many scandals, especially bootleggng |
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Teapot Dome Scandal |
Worst before Watergate, was bribery by Harding and the Ohio gang
Took place from 1921-1924 |
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Charles Forbes |
Good friend of Harding who helped him win election
Accused of fraud in 1928 |
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Bootlegging |
During prohibition, people who smuggle beer and wine within there boots |
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19th Amendment |
Gave Women the right to vote
"Can't be denied on the bias of gender" |
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Tariffs furing the 1920's |
Mainly on imported goods, thus harming the farm industry sending them into a "depression before the depression" |
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Scopes Trail |
Scopes (Teacher) caught teaching evolution in schools, and looses in court, but unpopular decision by general populatoin |
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Popular Movies |
Comedies, as well as dramas |
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Frank Lloyd Wright |
Great artist during the time, somewhat contributing to Harlem revolution |
