US history-growing crisis of industrial capitalism and responses, postwar america and the roaring twenties.

What is an anarchist?

A person who rejects all kinds of government.

What is a communist?

A person who advocates for public ownership of the means of production, often through revolution.

What is a socialist?

Similar to communists, but seeks to achieve goals through reform rather than revolution.

What were the effects of rising labor tensions in postwar America?

Hundreds of factories closed, crime increased, and the economy collapsed.

How did immigration rates change in the 1920s?

More immigrants came to America after WWI.

Why did immigration rates increase after WWI?

The war was no longer stopping them from coming.

How did the government react to fears of radical groups?

They arrested many suspected radicals, deported foreign ones without court hearings, and passed sedition laws in 30 states.

What caused rising labor tensions in post-WWI America?

Workdays lengthened to 12 hours, and there was less attention to employee satisfaction.

What discrimination did Asians face in post-WWI America?

Legal discrimination in land ownership and marriage, along with racism and lynching.

What discrimination did African Americans face in post-WWI America?

Racial discrimination and violence.

What discrimination did Jews face in post-WWI America?

Anti-Semitism.

What discrimination did Catholics face in post-WWI America?

Religious prejudice.

What is the significance of the Sacco & Vanzetti trial?

It highlighted issues of justice and xenophobia in America.

What was the Red Scare?

A period of intense fear of communism and radical leftism in the U.S.

What were the Palmer Raids?

A series of government actions to arrest and deport suspected radicals.

What is the quota system?

A system that limited immigration based on national origin.

What is the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)?

An organization that defends individual rights and liberties.

What was the Back-to-Africa movement?

A movement advocating for the return of African Americans to Africa.

What was the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)?

An organization founded to combat anti-Semitism and promote justice.

What is isolationism?

A foreign policy of avoiding involvement in international conflicts.

What actions did Harding take to promote peace?

He settled disputes and reduced military presence in foreign countries.

What factors contributed to the economic boom of the 1920s?

Mass production, new industries, and stock market growth.

Who did not prosper during the economic boom of the 1920s?

Farmers and factory workers.

What innovation contributed most to a national popular culture in the 1920s?

Radio

What innovation enabled the growth of suburbs in the 1920s?

The automobile.

What organization was formed in the 1920s to educate citizens on public issues?

League of Women Voters.

What type of music did Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington play?

Jazz music.

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

A cultural movement of African American artists and writers in Harlem.

Who were Gertrude Ederle, Babe Ruth, and Jim Thorpe?

They were athletes who popularized their sports.

How did Henry Ford change American lives with affordable cars?

He made transportation easier and faster.

What issues did farmers face during the 1920s?

Falling crop prices, people moving away from farms, and failing farms.

What factors contributed to disagreement between traditionalists and modernists?

Acceptance of scientific advancement versus strict moral codes.

What changes led to the emergence of a modern youth culture in the 1920s?

Casual dating, independence, and the influence of the automobile.

What were the arguments for and against Prohibition?

Arguments included moral concerns versus increased crime and violence.

What was the central issue in the Scopes trial?

The conflict between modern science and traditional religious beliefs.

What is normalcy?

A return to a way of life before WWI, characterized by stability and traditional values.

What is free enterprise?

An economic system where private business is allowed to operate with minimal government interference.

What was the Teapot Dome Scandal?

A bribery scandal involving the leasing of federal oil reserves in exchange for personal gain.

What was the Washington Naval Conference?

A 1921 conference aimed at naval disarmament and preventing an arms race among major powers.

What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

A 1928 international agreement that condemned war as a means of resolving disputes.

What was the Dawes Plan?

A 1924 plan to resolve reparations issues by restructuring Germany's payments and loans.

What was the Florida Land Boom?

A real estate bubble in the 1920s, characterized by rapid land sales and speculation.

What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

A stock market index that tracks 30 major publicly traded companies in the U.S.

What was Charleston?

A popular dance of the 1920s, symbolizing the lively spirit of the Jazz Age.

What were the Roaring Twenties?

A period of economic prosperity, cultural change, and social dynamism in the 1920s.

What is the League of Women Voters?

An organization formed to promote civic engagement and educate voters, especially women.

What is the Jazz Age?

The period in the 1920s marked by the popularity of jazz music and dance.

Who were the Lost Generation?

A group of American writers who were disillusioned by the events of WWI.

What is consumer culture?

A social and economic order that encourages the purchase of goods and services.

What is installment buying?

A purchasing method that allows consumers to buy goods by paying in regular installments.

What is a grassroots organization?

A movement or organization that seeks to create change at the local level.

What is credit?

The ability to borrow money or access goods and services with the promise to pay later.

What is popular culture?

Cultural activities and entertainment consumed by the general public.

What are traditionalists?

Individuals who uphold long-held customs and resist change.

What are fundamentalists?

People who believe in a strict interpretation of religious texts and often oppose modernism.

What are modernists?

Individuals who embrace new ideas, cultural trends, and scientific advancements.

What is a flapper?

A young woman in the 1920s who challenged social norms through fashion and behavior.

What was the Volstead Act?

Legislation that enforced the 18th Amendment, prohibiting alcohol in the U.S.

What is a speakeasy?

An illicit bar that operated during Prohibition.

What was the central issue in the Scopes Trial?

The legality of teaching evolution in public schools versus traditional beliefs.