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Frances Willard
Was one of the leaders of the nineteenth century movement to end the abuse of alcohol. She became the national president of Women's Chirstian Temperance Union. Reform as a pioneer educator. -
Social Darwinism
Biological concepts of natural selection. Humans struggled for existence results in "survival of the fittest". Charles Darwin had discovered it in plants and animals. -
Tin Pan Alley
Is the collection of New York City music publishers and songwriters. Is the popular music of the U.S in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The song publishers had backgrounds as salesmen. -
The Great Migration
About more than 6 million African Americans from the South moved to cities in the North. Black populations expand rapidly. People moved because lack of social, economic opportunities, increase in racism and violence in the South. -
William Jennings Bryan
He was an American orator from Nebraska. Also a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of State. Helped during the Prohibition as a supporter. -
Federal Reserve System
It was a banking system of the United States. The Great Depression led roles and responsibilties to this system. During financial crises this was a help to ensure the stability. -
Henry Ford
Ford was an American industrialist. Developed the assembly line of mass production. He introduced the Model T automoblie revolutionized transportation. -
Marcus Garvey
Garvey was a Jamaican political leader in the black nationalist movement. When he got to New York, he found the Negro World newspaper. He organized the Universal Negro Improvement Association. -
Prohibition
Banning the sale of alcoholic beverages. It reduced the amount of liquor consumed. Organizations helped maintain the unacceptable use of alcohol. -
1st Red Scare
It was the United States in feal of communism. During this occurrence Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president. It was caused by the Russian Revolution and the impact of World War I. -
Landston Hughes
He was an American Poet during a period known as the "Harlem Renaissance". He was born in Joplin, Missouri. He didn't have a good relationship with his father; who lived in Mexico. -
Warren G. Harding's "Return to Normalcy"
After World War I, Warren G. Harding ran for president on a promise. He was a poor model but his message hits a chord. The sense of normalcy to America succeed. -
Tea Pot Dome Scandal
The United States converted coal to fuel oil. President Warren G.Harding gave executive order to control this field in Wyoming. It was the greatest scandal in the History of America. -
Clarence Darrow
Was a most famous American lawyer. He was a leader of the American Civil Liberties Union. He defended Leaopold and Loeb on their trial for the murder of Robert Franks. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
Was an American legal case of a substitute teacher being accused of violating. A law being affected that was passed in March. The organization American Civil Liberties Union organized a defense. -
Charles A. Lindbergh
He made the first solo transatlantic airplane flight. His flight was from New York to Paris without making any stops and a hotel owner was offering Lindbergh $25,000. It was a 33.5 hour flight. He later became involved with the America First Organization. -
Jazz Music
The Jazz age was during the prohibition of alcohol. It created many opportunities for musicians. The first group to be recorded was the New Orleans Rhythm Kings. -
The Great Depression
Economy was the lowest during this time in the United States. It varied across many nations. The country was affected by the rich and poor. -
Stock Market Crash "Black Tuesday"
The most overwhelming stock market crash of the U.S. Billions of dollars were lost result in this. This signaled the Great Depression. -
The New Deal
Government programs and policies established by President Franklin D.Roosevelt. Theses programs acted to the Great Depression. Made some permanently changes to the federal government. -
Harlem Renaissance
This cultural took place in Harlem, New York. It included new African-American cultural in the Northeast and Midwest U.S. It was new era of African-American arts. -
The Dust Bowl
It was a period of severe dust storms. The reason was droughts and failure in farming methods. It affected many acres and families to move somewhere else. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Was elected president four times. He led through the Great Depression and World War II. Helped expand the economy of the federal government's role. -
Eleanor Roosevelt
Wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She showed that the first lady had a important role in the American politics. She was a leader of women's and civil rights. -
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Promotes confidence in the U.S. financial system by deposits being insured. It was created because thousands of bank failures that occurred. It responds immediately to protect insured deposits. -
20th Amendment
The day which federal government elected offices end. It helped who will be the president if the president dies. The caused was the economic disaster of the Great Depression. -
Relief, Recovery, Reform
Its known as the three R's which were said by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This was address during the Great Depression. All together this was known as the New Deal. -
Tennessee Valley Authority
It was a federal corporation. It helped develop resources of the region. It's the largest public power company signed by the President Roosevelt in the U.S. -
21st Amendment
It was the amendment that ended Prohibition. Before this amendment people would disrespect amendment 18. Today alcohol can be brought but there are some restrictions. -
Dorothea Lange
Was a photographer during the Great Depression. It influenced later documentary photography. Was educated at Columbia University in New York City. -
Securities and Exchange Commission
It's for enforcing federal securities laws. It enforces many statutes that varied among many states. The goal was to have the trust of public in the markets about public securities offerings. -
Social Security Administration (SSA)
This U.S. government agency was created by President Franklin D.Roosevelt. Deals with social insurance programs. This started by signing the Social Security Act of 1935.
