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Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a time of intense creativity that took place from 1920 to 1937. It was a celebration of African American heritage. A determined and incredibly talented group of writers decided to use their work to express pride in being African American in Harlem, a Black neighborhood in New York City. Many works of art were created during this time period. -
Prohibition
Prohibition was a period from 1920 to 1933 where it was illegal to sell, produce, and transport alcohol. Alcohol was made illegal by the 18th amendment in hopes to reduce domestic violence, political corruption, and prostitution. Alcohol was seen as the major cause of all of these issues. Prohibition introduced speakeasies, which were bars and nightclubs that illegally sold alcohol during this time. -
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19th Amendment Ratified
The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. It was passed by congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920. The ratification made the amendment official. Woodrow Wilson publicly defended women’s suffrage in 1918. This helped a great deal in having the movement pass. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
The Teapot Dome Scandal revealed an unprecedented level of greed and corruption within the federal government, shocking America. The scandal involved poker-playing politicians, grouchy oil tycoons, illegal liquor sales, a bagful of bribery cash delivered slyly, a murder-suicide, and a womanizing president. In the end, the Senate was empowered by the scandal to conduct rigorous investigations into government corruption. A notable figure involved is Albert Fall, who was at the heart of the event. -
The Great Gatsby Published
The Great Gatsby is a book written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and was published in 1925. The book details a self-made millionaire and his pursuit of a woman. The book highlights many popular things in the 20s such as speakeasies, jazz, dancing, and parties. -
Babe Ruth's 60th Home Run
On September 30, 1927, Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run in a single season. This broke the record and was the highest number of home runs in a single season for 34 years. He hit 60 home runs in the 154th game that season. -
Mickey Mouse Introduced
Mickey Mouse was introduced on November 18, 1928. His debut film was titled “Steamboat Willie.” It was received incredibly well, as it was the first cartoon to have synchronized sound. Mickey Mouse was created by Walt Disney, and was originally named Mortimer Mouse. Walt’s wife, Lillian Disney, didn't like the name Mortimer for the mouse and convinced Walt to rename him Mickey. -
Great Depression
The Great Depression started in 1929 following the stock market crash. An overproduction of industrial and agricultural goods furthered the despair. The unequal distribution of wealth made it difficult for middle and lower classes to make any purchases. In the end, the Great Depression led to record-breaking rates of unemployment, homelessness, and suicide. -
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Stock Market Crash
The Stock Market Crashed in 1929 due to stockholders misunderstanding the system and the fear that comes with that. Stock prices began to fall, and investors began to sell all of their stocks as fast as they could. Prices collapsed and businesses started going bankrupt. Banks also went bankrupt and couldn’t give customers the money that they had entrusted the banks with. -
FDR's New Deal
FDR’s New Deal made the government get more involved in problem solving. Roosevelt used what he called “fireside chats” to rally the frightened nation. He put people to work and established the WPA (Works Progress Administration), the AAA (Agricultural Adjustment Act), and the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation). The Social Security Act offered safeguards for retired and disabled workers, but excluded domestic workers. -
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