Key Figures and Concepts of the Jazz Age

These flashcards cover key figures and concepts related to the Jazz Age, highlighting important cultural and historical elements.

Marcus Garvey

A Jamaican political leader and advocate for Black nationalism and Pan-Africanism.

WEB DuBois

An American sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist known for co-founding the NAACP.

NAACP

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, an organization fighting for civil rights.

Zora Neale Hurston

An influential author during the Harlem Renaissance, known for her works on African American literature.

Louis Armstrong

A renowned jazz musician and trumpeter, known for his impactful contributions to jazz music.

Jazz Age

A period in the 1920s characterized by the popularity of jazz music and dance.

Speakeasy

An illicit bar or nightclub during Prohibition, where alcohol was served.

Al Capone

A famous gangster in Chicago during the Prohibition era, known for bootlegging and organized crime.

Bootlegging

The illegal production or distribution of alcohol.

Radio

A medium of mass communication that became popular in the 1920s and changed media consumption.

Flappers

Young women in the 1920s who challenged traditional norms by wearing short dresses and expressing freedom.

Mass Media

Forms of communication that reach a large audience, especially in the context of news and entertainment.

Suffrage

The right to vote in political elections.

Alice Paul

A leader in the women's suffrage movement, known for her activism and lobbying for the 19th Amendment.

Susan B. Anthony

A prominent American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.

Standard of Living

The level of wealth, comfort, and goods available to a certain class of people.

Double Standard

A set of principles that allows one group to behave differently than another, often reflecting gender biases.