Scopes Trial-Trial against John T. Scopes, a teacher that had taught evolution. Went to jail. After released, the law was changed to teach evolution instead of creation.
Prohibition-The 18th Amendment. Period of time where Manufacture and Sale of alcohol was prohibited. Caused more drinking to occur and bars to open because of the fact that the Consumption, Transportation, and Storage of alcohol was not "banned."
Flappers-"Wildcats," or the new American Women, showing their skin and not a housewife.
Economic Issues (1920's)-Consumers could receive credit, interest rates were low, and an Installment Plan was put in effect.
Dust Bowl-Sandstorms that spanned hundreds of miles across the horizon, tore up the West. Reached the East Coast cities, like Washington D.C. and New York City.
Agriculture Issues-Using the land too much, and not letting it fix itself.
Immigration Policies (1920's)-Many restrictions, like a quota of how many of a certain racial background could come in.
Nativism-When native born Americans (not Native Americans) thought themselves better than other racial groups.
Significant Literary Works (1920's)-Jungle by Sinclair, How The Other Half Lives by Jacob Ruis.
The Great Migration-African Americans move North for better job opportunities.
Harlem Renaissance-African Americans coming out to share their culture, music and other parts of life, unashamed.
Sacco and Vanzetti-Italian immigrants that were anarchists, charged of the crime of murder.
Labor Issues (1920's)-Immigrants that had little skill caused Unions to have problems.
The Red Scare-Fear of Communists and Communist countries.
Schneck v. the United States-Espionage and Sedition Acts are declared.
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