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Warren Harding
The 29th President of the United States from 1921 to 1923, known for scandals, including a major political scandal involving bribery of government officials.
The Ohio Gang
A group of Harding’s friends and political allies involved in corrupt practices that contributed to political scandals during his presidency.
Teapot Dome Scandal
A significant political scandal involving the leasing of federal oil reserves in exchange for bribes paid to government officials.
Calvin Coolidge
The 30th President of the United States from 1923 to 1929, recognized for his pro-business policies, limited government, and laissez-faire economic approach.
Consumer Revolution
A significant increase in the availability and consumption of goods and services during the 1920s, fueled by innovative production methods and advertising.
Installment Purchasing
A credit system allowing individuals to buy products and pay for them in smaller payments over time, increasing product accessibility.
Popular Culture
Cultural norms and practices in America during the 1920s that were heavily influenced by mass media, jazz music, and the film industry.
Tin Pan Alley
A district known as the center of American popular music in the early 20th century, famous for its music publishing activities.
The Jazz Singer
The 1927 film recognized as the first feature-length motion picture to feature synchronized sound, representing progress in film technology.
Mary Pickford
An actress popularly referred to as 'America’s Sweetheart' who co-founded a significant film distribution company and gained fame during the silent film era.
Flappers
Young women in the 1920s who challenged traditional societal norms regarding behavior and appearance, representing a shift towards modernity.
Guglielmo Marconi
An inventor known for developing the first effective system for long-distance wireless communication, transforming global communication.
Jazz
A distinctive genre of music that emerged in the early 20th century, notable for its emphasis on improvisation and unique rhythmic patterns.
Charles Lindbergh
An aviator celebrated for completing the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927, earning international acclaim.
Great Migration
The relocation of a large population of African Americans from the rural Southern United States to urban areas in the North, occurring between 1916 and 1970.
Harlem Renaissance
A cultural movement in the 1920s that showcased a flourishing of African American arts, literature, and intellectual thought centered in a specific New York neighborhood.
Marcus Garvey
A leader from Jamaica who advocated for Black nationalism and Pan-Africanism during the 1920s, promoting pride in African heritage.
UNIA (Universal Negro Improvement Association)
An organization initiated by Marcus Garvey aiming to empower individuals of African descent through social, political, and economic improvement.
National Origins Act
A legislative measure from 1924 designed to restrict immigration to the United States based on national origins.
Christian Fundamentalism
A religious movement in the 1920s that insisted on a literal interpretation of sacred texts, impacting Protestant beliefs in America.
John Scopes
A teacher indicted in 1925 for violating a law against teaching a certain scientific theory, sparking a widely publicized trial.
ACLU (The American Civil Liberties Union)
An organization established to defend civil rights, which played a crucial role in representing Scopes during a famous trial about education and belief.
KKK
A group that experienced a resurgence in the 1920s, known for targeting minority communities and promoting a supremacist ideology.
