Warring G, Harding
Republican President of the 1920s who ran on the “return to normalcy” campaign slogan
The Ohio Gang
Hardings friends that he gave government jobs to which led to scandals and corruption
18th amendment
passes 1919, banned manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquor
what movement supported the 18th amendment
temperance movement
21st amendment
passed 1933, repealed the 18th amendment, making alcohol legal
Sacco and Vanzetti
Two Italian immigrants that were anarchists were put on trial with and openly prejudice judge. They were accused of murder and robbery, and even with no evidence, they were convicted
prejudice
opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Bull Market
Defines a period of increased stock prices and a strong market. It encouraged purchasing
Bear Market
defines a period of decreased stock prices and a weak market. It encouraged selling
Harlem Renaissance
Artist and culture movement by African Americans to celebrate their culture through art, music, and literature.
Prosperity
A time of success, usually by making a lot of money
Coolidges pro business view led to boosted economic growth which was nicknames
Coolidge prosperity
Speakeasies
Illegal liquor store run during time of prohibition
bootleggers
criminals who smuggled illegal liquor from place to place
installment buying
Buying on credit - buyer would make a monthly payment until they paid the full price, plus interest
What did installment buying result in
debt
Scope Trial
Trial of teacher from Dayton, Tenessee for teaching evolution
In the scopes trial, who was the teacher, who were the attornies
John scopes, Clarence Darrow (defendant- with John scopes), William Jennings Bryan
Quota System
A law passed by the American Government to limit the entry of immigrants into the US in response to the millions of Europeans attempting to enter the US
Palmer Raids
Government officials would raid people’s homes, clubs, union halls, etc., in search of communists and anarchists during the red scare
Flappers
Trendy young women with bobbed hair and flashy shortened skirts
Fad
Something that is popular for a short amount of time
Model T
Henry Fords famous automobile- its efficient production led to a large increase in automobiles
What did the Model T lead to
suburb living
