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NAACP
NAACP was formed in 1909. The founder were 8 people. They fought to protect black rights. -
Babe Ruth
He played for the Yankees from 1914-1935. He was inspiring to many people. Babe Ruth holds the record for the most seasons (11) with 40+ home runs in MLB -
Jazz popularized
Nick LaRocca popularized jazz with his song “livery stable blues.” His band was Original Dixieland Jazz Band. He died inFebruary 22, 1961 in New Orleans, LA. -
Trade and Arms Control
In the 1920s there were many restrictions on firearms. Buying selling and using firearms were greatly restricted. Between wars we needed all the materials we can get. -
Rise of New Industry
The model T car came in the 1920s. New advertising strategies arose. There were many inventions in the 1920s -
Farm Crisis
Years of plowing and planting left the solid depleted and weak. The AAA set restrictions on farmers. Farmers had to downsize they’re farms and lessen the amount of animals they had -
KKK rises again
The KKK reached its peak in 1920. There were over 4 million people nationwide. They wanted to stop radical reconstruction. -
Arts and literature
The 1920s was a dynamic decade characterized by enormous change. Not surprisingly, the art, literature and popular culture of the decade were imbibed with themes of modernism. Perhaps the word 'experimental' is the best way to describe the artistic and cultural trends associated with the 'Roaring Twenties -
Harlem renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, spanning the 1920s. During the time, it was known as the "New Negro Movement", named after the 1925 anthology by Alain Locke. -
Calvin coolridge becomes president
Calvin coolridge dealt with the Boston police strike. He restricted immigration. He also understood civil rights. He died in January 5, 1933 in Northampton, MA.
