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Prohibition- 18th Amendment
This amendment banned alcohol nationwide. -
1920's African American Identity- Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance saw the growth of African American arts taking shape, defining their culture in America. -
1920's Literature- Dorothy Parker
Female American poet and civil rights activist, delved in communism. -
1920's Culture- Jazz
In the 1920's, jazz music became popular and experimental. Music theory advanced and changed from this. -
1920's Culture- Cars
Cars began to improve greatly. Their designs were more efficient and more affordable for the average family. Cars grew in popularity, changing transportation. -
1920's Culture- The Radio
Radios began to grow in popularity and efficiency, advancing communication technology for the better. -
1920's Culture- Dance
New dances came about that followed the fast/energetic feel of the new jazz styles. -
1920's Politics- KKK
The KKK is a violent hate group that held political power in some states, creating many racist ideas. -
1920's Politics- Socco-Vanzetti Trial
Two Italian immigrants were convicted of murder, but with no solid evidence. They were found guilty primarily based on the fact that they were anarchists. -
1920's Politics- The Red Scare
Communism began to take shape as the enemy of America's democracy, and many were persecuted for being communist, many more falsely persecuted. -
1920's Economy- Advertising
Advertising became more popular and more advanced for companies to use as a means to convince people to purchase their products. -
1920's Economy- Ponzi Scheme
The Ponzi Scheme was when Charles Ponzi tricked people into thinking that their money could be trusted in his investments, when he really just took their money for himself. -
1920's Politics- Reign of Republicans
From 1920-1932, American Presidents were republican, meaning 3 terms in a row were republican ideals. -
1920's African American Identity- Langston Hughes
African American playwrite who helped bring African American culture to the theatre. -
Immigration- Immigration Act of 1921
Limited the number of immigrants allowed into the US from eastern areas. -
1920's Literature- Babbitt
Addressed American materialism of the 20's. -
1920's African American Identity- Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong was a famous African American jazz trumpeter who helped bring popularity to jazz. -
1920's Economy- The Boom Before the Crash
The Roarin' Twenties came with a large economic boom from low income taxes and new innovations, although it eventually led to the stock market crash of '29. -
1920's Economy- The Teapot Scandal
The US Navy had an oil reserve, and the Navyman in charge decided to make secret deals with commercial oilmen to make a quick buck. -
1920's African American Identity- Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington was a famous African American jazz pianist who helped to make jazz popular and expand jazz theory through his compositions. -
Immigration- Immigration Act of 1924
A more thorough version of the act of 1921. -
1920's African American Identity- A. Philip Randolph
Civil rights activist who pushed for better labor for African Americans, formed the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters; the first African American labor union. -
1920's Literature- The Great Gatsby
A classic novel that focused more on wealthy America. -
Religion: The Scopes Trial
William Jennings Bryan against John Scopes, saying that teaching evolution in schools went against Christianity. -
Religion- End of the Scopes Trial
Scopes is found guilty and is charged $100, but the verdict is overturned soon after. -
1920's Politics- Mexican Oil Reserves
US oil companies wanted US intervention/control in Mexican oil reserves, creating tensions. -
1920's Literature- Edith Wharton
Female novelist who won the Pulitzer Prize and was nominated for the Nobel Prize. Helped give women more credit in literature. -
1920's Culture- ¨Talkies¨
The film industry began to move away from silent films and moved towards films with sound, changing Hollywood forever. ¨The Jazz Singer¨ was the first feature talkie. -
Hoover's Policies- Hoover is Elected
Herbert Hoover pushed for limited federal power in the economic crisis. -
1920's Literature- Ernest Hemingway
A well-respected author who had a great cultural understanding of his time. Helped to make writing a well repsected artform. -
Hoover's Policies- The White House Conference on Health and the Protection of Children
Hoover pushed for child welfare. -
Stock Market Crash- Black Tuesday
The NYSE crashes, beginning the Great Depression. -
1920's Economy- The Great Depression
The stock market crash marked the beginning of the Great Depression, a worldwide economic crisis that lasted years. -
The Dust Bowl- Drought
In the 30's, a severe drought caused Great Plains agriculture to have little profit in the US already in a depression. -
Dust Bowl- Dust Storms
Severe drought, little vegetation, and dry/light soil led to severe dust storms in the Great Plains region. -
New Deal Policies- The New Deal
FDR implemented his New Deal program to help fix America's economy. -
New Deal Policies- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The FDIC insured people's bank deposits up to a certain amount to help prevent more bank crises. -
New Deal Policies- National Recovery Administration
This organization helped to eliminate dirty business and harsh competition by setting fair labor practice regulations. -
New Deal Programs- Civilian Conservation Corps
A New Deal policy that created jobs for millions of Americans. -
New Deal Policies- Tennessee Valley Authority
The TVA was created to aid the Tennessee Valley area specifically in the Great Depression, as it was hit very hard at the time. It povided flood protection, navigation assistance, economic development, and more in the area. -
Prohibition- 21st Amendment Ratified
This amendment removed the prohibition of alcohol. -
New Deal Policies- The 21st Amendment
FDR repealed prohibition to start the economic flow from alcohol and to relieve tensions of those who opposed prohibition. -
New Deal Policies- Federal Housing Administration
The FHA insured banks if their housing investments went sour and set guidelines for construction of houses. -
New Deal Policies- National Housing Act of 1934
This act created the FHA and its purpose was to insure banks in their real estate investments to promote growth in the real estate economy. It also sought to help make housing more affordable. -
New Deal Policies- Reciprocal Trade Agreement Act
This act allowed FDR to adjust tariff rates without congressional approval to speed up the recovery of the economy. -
New Deal Policies- Hot Oil Act of 1935
This act ensured that illegal exporting/trade of oil would not happen, in response primarily to the teapot dome. -
New Deal Policies- Resettlement Administration
Helped to relocate families who were struggling to new communities with better opportunities. -
New Deal Policies- Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
The FCIC insured farmer's crops to aid in the lasting effects of the dust bowl and the depression. -
New Deal Policies- Food Stamp Plan
Food stamps were given to urban poverty to help with starvation. -
Stock Market Crash- End of the Great Depression
WWII aided greatly in ending the Great Depression.
