What was the jazz age?
it was after the war, prosperity spread, and urban middle class becomes the norm
Who did not share in the prosperity? (4)
- Sharecroppers
- southern black people
- urban poor
- indians
What is the economy like after WW1? (4)
- women leave
- peacetime production
- powerful labor unions
- spread of socialism
What were push factors for Blacks moving to the north? (3)
- flee discrimination
- farm mechanization destroys agriculture jobs
- boll weevils wipe out cotton crop
What were pull factors for Blacks moving to the north? (3)
- find jobs in factories
- higher wages, better schools, better healthcare
- easier to vote
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
it was the birth of jazz and blues, which created a way for Whites to be exposed to black culture
How did war change the attitudes of Black veterans?
they were now trained in weaponry and whites became scared of their assertiveness for rights
What was the red summer?
many riots in the summer of 1919
What did the 18th amendment do?
banned manufacturer, transportation, and sale or beer, wine, and liquor
What did the 19th amendment do?
women’s suffrage
What were the impacts of the radio? (2)
- created a national culture and market
- better informed population
What did movies bring to the people?
air conditioning
How did the consumer economy develop? (3)
- people began to expect to buy things
- advertising creates demand
- more leisure time
What did home appliances bring?
people using credit
what was the economic impact of cars becoming more popular? (3)
- more jobs
- gas stations
- road construction
What was the political impact of cars becoming more popular? (2)
- gov. builds road
- need traffic laws
What was the social impact of cars becoming more popular? (3)
- move to suburbs
- more affordable than trains
- more freedom
Why was the Chicago race riot different?
it was the first armed resistance of black americans
