Why did American Leaders worry that the ideas of communism might spread to the United States following World War I?
The war led to economic slowdown, social unrest, and racial tensions that resulted in large strikes.
What effect did the red scare have those living in the U.S.?
Labor unions lost popularity, widespread fear, and made people suspicious of any one who seems to be communists or socialist.
What factors fueled consumer demands and economic growth during the 1920s?
Welfare capitalism was meant to satisfy worker demands without relying on unions, advertising
What major scandal damaged Harding’s reputation?
Teapot dome scandal: he secretly got drilling rights from two private oil companies in return of illegal payments.
What factors contributed to the race riots after WWI
The great migration
What factors led to the great migration
While African Americans found greater opportunities in the north and west, they still confronted racism, and the whites initiated conflicts with them. They needed more places to work but they were getting stuck in violence.
Marcus Garvey’s goal for African Americans
He urged African Americans to support black-owned businesses and organizations to empower their communities. “Back to Africa”
NAACP’s approach to gaining racial equality
They organized teams of lawyers to challenge segregationist laws in court and influence legislation
What is the origin of Jazz and how did it impact society in the 1920’s
Its originated for African-American musicians in the New Orleans. It impacted society by bringing together the whites and blacks with its unique type of music, their clubs and performances, and it was broadcasted everywhere for everyone to hear.
How did flappers challenge traditional social norms?
They embraced a freezer style of clothing and the use of cosmetics, they also became more independent and demanded to exercise personal choice.
19th amendment
They right for women to vote
Scopes trial
John T. Scopes was arrested for talking about evolution in his classroom. The jury found Scopes guilty and fined him a small charge.
Red Scare
A period in 1919-1920 when the feral government targeted suspected communists, anarchists, and radicals
Teapot Dome Scandal
When secretary of the interior Albert B. Fall leased federal oil reserves in the teapot dome.
Ku Klux Klan
White hoods, regained popularity in the 1920’s, spread its beliefs of white supremacy into the northern states.
Great Migration
The 1920’s major migration from the rural south to the urban north as African Americans sought new economic and political opportunities in large cities.
Pan-Americanism
A movement that sought to unify people of African descent
Back-to-Africa Movement
Headed by Marcus Garvey that encouraged African Americans to leave the U.S. and return to Africa
Harlem Renaissance
A place where black culture thrived. African Americans led a wave of new writing, music, and art.
