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Frances Willard
Frances is the founder of the WCTU. She influenced the 18th and 19th amendments . She also founded the Evanston College for women in 1871 which later turned in Northwestern University. -
Social Darwinism
Being collected from Herbert Spencer(sociology) the theory claimed that humans take to plants when it comes to the laws of natural selection. -
Tin Pan Alley
The name of a group of New York City Songwriters. There music was very popular in the 19th and 20th century. The name derived from west 28th street. -
Jazz Music
Started in the early 20th century in New Orleans. It was a way to express yourself through music. It later started in Chicago, Mississippi and Saint Louis. -
William Jennings Bryan
William ran for president 3 times and was never successful. He was a democratic and a Populist. He is mostly known for the "Cross of Gold speech" -
Henry Ford
Henry Ford is known for being the founder of Ford Motor cars. He was one of the first to use the assembly line for mass production. He also created the first affordable car. -
The Great Migration
6 million African-Americans migrated from the south to more northern states. Most of the small rural areas were favored. James Gregory aslo wrote a book about it called The Southern Diaspora(went on for decades) -
Marcus Garvey
Jamaican Political leader who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association. He was A Civil rights activist and a leader in Black Nationalism. He is also known as the first Jamaican National Hero. -
Harlem Renaissance
The start of black culture identity in music, art and literature. Often called the spiritual coming of age. It was mostly effective in the northern states.(no exact dates) -
1st Red Scare
A big fear of Bolshevism and anarchism because of the Russian Revolution. It was over exaggerated and frightened many. It last a few years during the 20th century. -
Warren G. Harding's "Return to Normalcy"
The speech given by Warren G. Harding explaining how to return to life post WWI. It was a speech included in his campaign promise. He promised not to disappoint but he didn't get elected. -
Prohibition
Prohibition was a Post-war decision made in the 20's by the Women's Christian Temperance Union. It restricted the transportation and sale of alcohol. Although it was "effective" for some time people still got their liquor. -
Tea Pot Dome Scandal
Incident where Albert Bacon Hall had leased oil reserves to private oil companies without competitive bidding. -
Clarence Darrow
An American lawyer who was a leader of the ACLU. He is best known for defending Leopold and Loeb. He also defended scopes in the Scopes Monkey Trial. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
Also know as Tennessee vs. John Thomas Scopes. A case that ensued when a substitute violated the Butlers Act, which means it is unlawful to teach human evolution in a state-funded school. He was later found guilty and fined for $100. -
Langston Hughes
Langston is strongly connected to the Harlem Renaissance. He wrote the first book of poetry in 1926. In 1930 he was awarded the Harmon Gold Medal for literature. -
Charles A. Lindbergh
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Stock Market Crash
The Stock Market Crash was the start of the Great Depression. It was caused by americans over use of credit. Many people used credit to by things that they truly knew they couldn't afford. -
The Great Depression
A huge downfall in the economy causing many Americans to become homeless,hungry and unemployed. It was thought to be triggered by by downfall of the stock market. It lasted 10 years and was the worst time in the economy. -
Black Tuesday
When prices in stock collapsed. It was a huge factor in the Great Depression. It has also been called black Thursday -
The Dust Bowl
AKA the dirty 30's. It was caused by over "farming" the land. It is wind picks up the top soil and sends it flying. Droughts contributed to it severely. -
"Relief, Recovery, Reform"
Also known as the 3 r's. It was introduced by FDR in the 30's and was the goal of the new deal. It was supposed to help relieve the depression. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin was the 32nd President of The United States. He was elected 4 times, serving for 16 years until his death. He attempted to turn the American economy around many times while in office. -
20th Amendment
The President's term ends at noon on January 20th and the elect starts. -
Elanor Roosevelt
Being married to FDR isn't all former first lady Roosevelt is known for . She also was a diplomat and an activist. While in office Elanor also wrote books -
The New Deal
A large sum of programs proposed by Franklin D. Roosevelt to improve the economy. The slogan for the New deal is "Relief,Recovery Reform." There was supposedly 2 of them. -
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
An organization founded to provide certain services to the Tennessee Valley. It was founded during the time of the great depression. The organization is led by David Lilienthal. -
FDIC
Signed by FDR, the banking act of 1933 put the FDIC in play. It ensures deposits up to 250,000 dollars. It is also called the Glass Steagal act. -
Federal reserve system
Also know as the Central Banking System of the United States. It was derived from the Federal Reserve Act. It is 103 years old and strongly trusted by most Americans. -
SEC
With 4,301 people working there, the SEC is responsible for enforcing federal laws through the nation. -
Social Security Administration (SSA)
The SSA was created by FDR in 1935 in Austin, Texas. It was brought around to help the elders keep some source of income. It is also in charge of unemployment. -
Dorothea Lange
An American journalist during the great depression. She was a large contribution to documentary photography. She also worked for the FSA.
