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Women Gain the Vote in America
The 19th amendment to the United States Constitution, also known as the Susan B. Anthony amendment (an influential suffragette), was ratified, granting women the right to vote in America. This legally symbolized the beginning of female equality in America. -
The Radio
Radio and motion picture were recently invented in the 1920s. These inventions not only led to the growth of motion picture and radio industry, they influenced what society thought, spoke and what they purchased. Broadcasting nationally was able to broadcast sports instantaneously and create overnight celebrities. -
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America in the 1920s
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Racism
Racial violence was pushed to full heat after a mob of white men traveled to Rosewood, Florida where they murdered six black men and two white men on account of a rape. It is hypothesized that over 100 men were actually killed in the altercation. This is evidence of racial tensions in America and a significant landmark in racial crimes illustrating a dark undercurrent to a prosperous, seemingly progressive, time period. -
Establishment of the Walt Disney Company
the date Walt Disney Company was established as a humble cartoon studio, known as The Disney Brothers Studio at the time -
International Comittee to an Solve Economic Crisis
Vice president, Charles Dawes revolutionized America on the world stage with his solution to Germany’s debt schedule: America would load Germany money, who would pay reparations to Great Britain and France, who would then repay debts to America. His plan to reorganize the flow of funds illustrates USA’s place on the world stage as a world leader with the ability to essentially control the world economy. -
Fashion- Chanel
Fashion was a great contributing factor to women’s freedom. Coco Chanel was the leading designer in creating the flapper dress and creating unrestrictive clothes, a leader of fashion for women across the world. In 1926, American Vogue added Chanel's "little black dress" : the creation of this iconic dress as a fashion basic. -
Baseball
Babe Ruth was known as the greatest baseball player of all time. He was credited for changing baseball into a spectator sport due to his influence. He was the first American celebrity whose fame transcended from baseball. He was also the first player to hit 60 home runs in one season. -
“Valentines Day Massacre,”
Valentines Day Massacre,” and infamous organized crime event- orchestrated by Al Capone. Capone was a fascinating mobster- one who utilized extortion, violence and bribery- but was also very generous and donated money to charity and the less fortunate frequently. He also symbolized the prohibition (his main business), issued under the 18th amendment, and the fascination of the culture associated with alcohol and lavish parties in the Roaring 20s. -
Black Tuesday
Black Tuesday is known as the most devastating day in stock market history. This iconic plummet in the stock market was caused by the withdrawal of multiple stocks and trust in the stock market led to a “bubble” system. Eventually, the economic burst and led to the stock market crash. -
Benny Goodman and the Jazz Age
Benny Goodman culminated the 1920s by symbolizing all that it encompassed. The “king of swing”, born to Jewish immigrant parents (illustrating immigration and diversity in population), was a popular clarinet player (illustrating the culture of the “jazz age”- Fitzgerald) that destroyed racial barriers in music- initiating the first diverse band.
