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Prohibition
Prohibition, enforced by the 18th Amendment from 1920 to 1933 in the United States, banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. It aimed to reduce crime, and social problems, but instead led to an increase in illegal bootlegging, and organized crime. -
The Jazz Age
The Jazz Age, characterized by the rise of jazz music and cultural vibrancy, flourished during the 1920s. Originating primarily in African American communities, jazz became a symbol of rebellion and freedom, influencing fashion, dance, and social norms. -
Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement primarily among African Americans in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s. It celebrated African American heritage through literature, art, music, and activism, contributing to a redefinition of African American identity and pride. -
Automobile Boom
The 1920s witnessed a significant automobile boom, marked by the mass production and affordability of automobiles, particularly exemplifying by Henry Ford's Model T. This revolutionized transportation, urban development, and lifestyles, empowering individuals with newfound mobility. -
Women's Suffrage
Women's Suffrage, which led to the 19th Amendment's ratification in 1920, granted women the right to vote in the United States. This milestone in women's rights was achieved through decades of activism and paved the way for greater gender equality in society. -
Charleston's Dance Craze
The Charleston dance craze swept the nation during the 1920s, characterized by its energetic movements. Originating in African American communities in the South, the Charleston became emblematic of the carefree and hedonistic spirit of the Roaring Twenties. -
Great depresssion
The Great Depression, spanning from 1929 to the late 1930s, was the most severe economic downturn in modern history. It was triggered by the Stock Market Crash of 1929, it resulted in widespread unemployment, poverty, and social upheaval, profoundly impacting economies worldwide. -
Stock Market Crash
The Stock Market Crash of 1929, also known as Black Tuesday, occurred on October 29, 1929. It marked the beginning of the Great Depression, causing a significant economic downturn worldwide. The crash resulted from a combination of speculative trading, overvalued stocks, and economic imbalance. -
Dust bowl
The Dust Bowl, a severe drought and dust storm phenomenon, ravaged the Great Plains region of the United States during the 1930s. Poor farming practices combined with prolonged drought led to massive soil erosion, crop failures, and economic devastation, forcing many to migrate westward in search of better opportunities. -
FDRs New deal
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, implemented between 1933 and 1939, aimed to combat the effects of the Great Depression through various economic relief programs, reforms, and public works initiatives. It fundamentally transformed the role of the federal government in the United States.